Persons alleged to have violated the University’s rules and regulations (respondents) within the Code of StudentConduct have the following rights:a. Written/electronic notice of alleged violation(s), account of the conduct resulting in alleged violations, andnotice of the scheduled hearing.b. The right to a hearing.c. The right to a timely student conduct process and decision.d. The right to challenge the admissibility of information.e. The right to appeal.f. The preponderance of the evidence is the default standard or burden of proof used to determine if aviolation has occurred, unless a different standard or burden of proof is set forth by Policy.g. The right to a personal advisor, whose role is to advise the student rather than actively represent.h. The right to participate in the conduct hearing or remain silent.i. The right to present witnesses and a reasonable number of character statements.j. A written decision specifying the violation, outcome, and right of appeal.k. The right to challenge the seating of any hearing officer for good cause.l. The right to have the case heard only on the misconduct for which they have been given notice.m. The right to question all available witnesses.n. The right to request a reasonable postponement of the hearing.o. The right to face their accuser. (Special conditions may be imposed in sensitive cases.)

Students:a. Understand and abide by the Code of Student Conduct.b. Take responsibility for personal behavior.c. Actively oppose every instance of academic dishonesty.2. Faculty members:a. Serve as mentors, advisors, and educators for students.b. Uphold and enforce University rules and guidelines.c. Clarify academic expectations for students.3. Administrators and staff:a. Educate the campus and surrounding communities about academic integrity.b. Ensure reasonable and consistent enforcement of standards.

Plagiarism, cheating, attempted cheating, and all other forms of academic dishonesty.a. Examples of plagiarism include, but are not limited to, the following:

Written warning.b. Grade of F on the assignment.c. Grade of F in the course.d. Grade of FX in the course. (If a penalty grade of FX is imposed in the course, the student will not be ableto drop the course, petition a grade change, or use the grade forgiveness policy.)e. Requirement to complete an academic integrity workshop.f. Other educational sanctions (in consultation with the academic integrity officer).