GENERAL INFORMATION
B. Second and Final Incident
Any subsequent violation of the Academic Integrity Policy in any other class will result in a failing grade in the class as well as disciplinary dismissal from the University. The Provost will notify the University Registrar to enter the notation “Dismissed for Academic Dishonesty” on the student’s academic record.
III. Appeal Processes Franklin University’s appeal processes are designed to preserve academic integrity by providing a student the opportunity to have the charge(s) of academic dishonesty or a final grade(s) reviewed secondarily by an independent Academic Appeal Officer and, if necessary, by the Provost.
Each step of the respective process has been specifically designed to accomplish the goal of providing the student with a decision demonstrated by the exercise of honest, professional judgment. Failure to meet any timeline within the appeal processes will result in a waiver of the student’s right to invoke an appeal. The Academic Appeal Officer and/or Provost will provide the student with notification of the waiver through Franklin University email and via certified mail delivery.
The student’s academic standing will not be altered during the appeal process. In cases where the grade appeal is filed in a prerequisite course, the grade remains in effect, unless and until the appeal is upheld. The final result of the appeal will be updated to the student’s record accordingly, and any necessary changes will be documented at that time by the University Registrar.
The Academic Appeal Officer or Provost may request or approve a request for a hearing with relevant individuals, either individually or together, as deemed appropriate by the administrator.
All appeals, including questions regarding the process or any matters relating to an appeal, must be sent to
caoappeal@franklin.edu. The subject line of the message must include the student’s full name and course number.
A. Appeal of Charge of Academic Dishonesty An appeal may be invoked for a charge or penalty pertaining to the University’s Academic Integrity Policy.
Step One: The Faculty Member A good faith appeal discussion with the faculty member must be initiated in writing by the student within 15 calendar days of the date of the Franklin University email notification. If the student believes the good faith appeal discussion has not adequately resolved the matter, the student may move forward to Step Two, submission of the appeal to the Provost.
Step Two: The Provost The student must submit a formal written appeal (via email to
caoappeal@franklin.edu) to the Provost within 15 calendar days from the date of the good faith discussion, including:
1. Background information.
a. Date b. Student’s name and identification number c. Course name, number, and section d. Course trimester (Fall, Winter, Summer) and year
e. Faculty member’s name f. Reason for the academic dishonesty appeal g. Date of good faith appeal discussion h. Outcome of the good faith appeal discussion
2. Facts – state all relevant facts in dispute with supporting documentation (including all assignments in question). For all persons/witnesses, list full name(s), contact information, and facts specific to each individual. Facts and/ or documents not included will not be considered.
3. Desired outcome of the appeal (be specific). 4. Rationale in support of the desired outcome.
The Provost or designee will appoint an independent Academic Appeal Officer to review and investigate the case. The Academic Appeal Officer will issue a written decision to the student through Franklin University email and via certified mail delivery within 15 calendar days of the date the appeal is received by the Provost. The Academic Appeal Officer may prescribe alternate penalties, such as suspension, to those listed under “Penalties for Charges of Academic Dishonesty” as deemed appropriate.
If the student or the faculty member believes the Academic Appeal Officer’s decision has not adequately resolved the matter, either the student or the faculty member may move forward to the Final Step of the appeal process, submission of the second appeal to the Provost.
Final Step: The Second Appeal to the Provost The student or faculty member must submit a written appeal (via email to
caoappeal@franklin.edu) within 15 calendar days from the date of the Academic Appeal Officer’s decision, including:
1. Date 2. Student’s name and identification number
3. Summary of all facts pertaining to the appeal to date (facts and/or documents not included will not be considered)
4. A letter explaining why the Academic Appeal Officer’s decision is being appealed
5. Desired outcome of the appeal 6. Rationale in support of the desired outcome 7. Attached copies of the: a. Appeal submitted to the Provost in Step Two b. Academic Appeal Officer’s written decision
The Provost or designee will issue a written decision to the student through Franklin University email and via certified mail delivery within 15 calendar days of the date of the receipt of the appeal.
B. Academic Grade Appeal An academic grade appeal may be invoked for a final course grade.
Step One: The Faculty Member A good faith appeal discussion with the faculty member must be initiated by the student in writing within 15 calendar days of the last day of the class. If the student believes the good faith appeal discussion has not adequately resolved the matter, the student may move forward to Step Two, submission of the appeal to the Provost
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