TAMIU Student Handbook 2021-2022

Page 57 of 91 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 deliberate 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 violation constitutes a serious offense. Sanctions for academic violation 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 violation. 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 violation 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; 4. 3000 or 4000 or graduate level course with a first violation, grade penalty of an “F” in the course. 2. If the faculty member determines that assigning a grade of “F” to the course is the appropriate penalty and this action is reported to the SCCE prior to the deadline for