TAMIU Student Handbook 2019-2020

Page 55 of 86 9. If a respondent does not appear at an Honor Council appeal hearing, the information in support of charges will be presented, considered, and a decision will be made. Concerns for the safety, well-being, and/or fears of confrontation during the hearing may be made at the discretion of the Chair. 10. The respondent and advisor may attend the entire Honor Council appeal hearing except the private deliberations of the Council. The Chairperson may remove a student or advisor for disruptive behavior. 11. A finding of responsibility may not be based on a respondent who chooses not to appear before an Honor Council appeal hearing. 12. The Council will deliberation in private and notify student of the decision within 10 University business days. 13. The student may accept or appeal the Honor Council’s decision. An appeal must be submitted in writing to the Provost within 10 University business days of Honor Council notice of decision. 14. If the student accepts the Honor Council’s decision, the case is closed. Section 10.15 Sanctions for Violations of the Honor Code Academic integrity is fundamental to health and success of the University and the TAMIU community. Academic misconduct constitutes a serious offense. Sanctions for academic misconduct should reflect the importance of this bedrock principle, balancing individual accountability with the educational purpose of the sanction. A wide range of sanctions can be utilized to redress findings of responsibility for academic misconduct. Section 10.16 Grade Sanctions Faculty alone are responsible for assigning grade penalties in their courses for violations of the Honor Code. 1. The following are possible sanctions for academic dishonesty within a single course. These are non-binding recommendations. Faculty retains the right to assign grade penalties as deemed appropriate for their course. 1. 1000 or 2000 level course with a first violation, a grade penalty of an “F” or “0” on the assignment or exam, if faculty deems the violation a result of a misunderstanding of the requirements of proper documentation. 2. 1000 or 2000 level course with a first violation, a grade penalty of an “F” in the course if faculty deems the violation a result of a deliberate attempt to deceive and not a result of misunderstanding of proper documentation. 3. 1000 or 2000 level course with a second violation in the same course, grade penalty of an “F” in the course;