Procedures for Students Who Witness an Act of Plagiarism or Cheating

The University expects anyone who witnesses or has knowledge of plagiarism or cheating to report it using the following procedure: (1) report the incident to the faculty member whose course is involved; (2) if not satisfied with the results, discuss the incident with the Department Chair; and (3) if still not satisfied, see the Dean of the appropriate school. University employees are responsible to maintain confidentiality. Cases should not be discussed beyond official channels; breaking of confidentiality by a faculty member is considered to be unprofessional conduct and is a violation of the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA.)