TAMIU Student Handbook 2022-2023

Page 57 of 92 e. The respondent, the faculty member, and the SCCE (on behalf of Council) may arrange for witnesses to present pertinent information to the Chairperson. Witnesses may provide this information to and answer questions from the Chairperson, SCCE, and student respondent. Character statements shall be accepted in written form only. 2. Relevant records, exhibits, student impact statements and other written statements may be offered as information for consideration at the discretion of the chairperson. The student may appear in person to the Honor Council appeal hearing. 3. The Honor Council may ask additional questions of student respondent in regards to their testimony. 4. All procedural questions are subject to the final decision of the chairperson. 5. After all relevant information has been received, the hearing panel will deliberate in private. 6. The focus of inquiry in Honor Council appeal hearings shall determine whether a violation of the Honor Code has occurred. Determination is by majority vote. 7. In some instance, the Honor Council will serve as the complaint of an academic violation. In such circumstances, the appeal will be reviewed by the Provost. 8. There shall be a single record of all Honor Council appeal hearings and deliberation. The record shall be the property of the University. 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 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