The procedures to be followed in matters of academic misconduct are described in the following sections. Experience of the Academic Appeals Board has indicated that the standard of proof requires more than a mere assertion that a student has been involved in dishonesty.
Academic dishonesty requires an intent to deceive.
However, even this represents a state of mind. A person's behavior in context can provide clear and convincing evidence of intent. Only in instances in which no other supporting evidence is available should faculty members use other students as witnesses in support of an allegation of academic dishonesty. Because the student accused of academic dishonesty has the right to cross-examine the witnesses against him or her, written statements by persons not present at the Academic Appeals Board hearing normally will not be considered by the Board. The instructor of record is the individual responsible for the grade assignment.