TAMIU Student Handbook 2022-2023

Page 60 of 92 A. Ineligibility to hold an office in any recognized student organization recognized by the University or to hold any elected or appointed position within the University. B. Ineligibility to compete in intercollegiate athletic activity. C. Ineligibility to represent the University in any capacity, including representing the University at any official function. D. Ineligibility to receive a University-administered scholarship or fellowship when the “Honor Code Probation” is in place for longer than one semester. Additional restrictions or conditions also may be imposed, depending on the timing, nature and severity of the misconduct. Examples are inability to pre-register, to receive an official transcript, or to participate in commencement exercises. The Honor Council will disclose the outcome to persons who meet the definition of a school official who has a legitimate educational interest in the record and/or who are performing a task that is specific to the sanction imposed. Section 10.18 Appeal to Honor Council of Academic Charge A student who is found responsible for an Honor Code violation, assessed a sanction, and has yet to appeal, has 10 University business days from the date of notification of outcome to file an appeal of the findings. The appeal must be stated in writing. The chair will determine if the appeal merits a hearing. Section 10.19 Appeals of Faculty Findings Faculty alone are responsible for assigning grade penalties in their courses for violations of the Honor Code. A student’s appeal of a faculty member’s charge of academic violation must be based on one of the following reasons: 1. Insufficient or misinterpreted evidence that led to the initial finding of the violation of the Honor Code. 2. Substantial new evidence not available at the time of the original faculty decision. In this case, the Honor Council will consider new information that is sufficient to alter a decision or other relevant facts not known to the person appealing at the time of the original hearing. Section 10.20 Honor Council Findings The Honor Council will hear the appeal and assess a finding of “responsible” or “not responsible” of academic violation. The Honor Council will notify the student, the faculty member, the chair of the department, the dean and the Provost of its findings. If the Honor Council assesses a finding of “responsible,” the student may appeal following the appeal process defined below.