TAMIU Student Handbook 2021-2022

Page 55 of 91 cannot be contacted for further information on the case. An anonymous tip is not sufficient ground to initiate a charge; however, the tip can initiate an investigation. Section 10.12 The SCCE Process The student will receive a notification via University email or in person informing the student that an academic violation charge has been brought against them. Other forms of communication will be used when necessary or appropriate. The SCCE will schedule an appointment with respondent to obtain an account of the events. The following will then occur: 1. A Student Conduct Administrator will meet with the student to explain the charge. 2. A Student Conduct Administrator will discuss the student’s rights and responsibilities. 3. A Student Conduct Administrator will explain the academic violation process. 4. A Student Conduct Administrator will hear any statement that student may wish to make for case file or Honor Council review. 5. Should the student respondent accept responsibility during the course of the meeting with faculty or Student Conduct Administrator, the respondent waives their right to an appeal. Section 10.13 Student Advisor Recognizing that participating in the student academic violation process can be a challenging experience for any student, a student can seek the assistance of an advisor. An advisor must be an administrative official, faculty member, or student of the University unless otherwise allowed by the Honor Council at the Council’s discretion. More information on the advisor’s role is described below. The advisor, upon request of the student, may: 1. Advise the student in the preparation of information relevant to the case. 2. Accompany the student to all academic violation proceedings. 3. Advise the student in the preparation of an academic appeal. 4. Not speak for the respondent. Section 10.14 Academic Violation Process All charges shall be presented to the student respondent in written form via University e- mail. The student respondent will be given 10 University business days to request an Honor Council Hearing as of the date of the faculty and/or SCCE notice, whichever comes first. Honor Council appeal hearings will be conducted by the following procedures: