Student Judicial Affairs jurisdiction only covers behaviors that occur on campus or when the University is being formally represented off campus. Instructors are encouraged to meet with the student first to determine if an alleged academic misconduct can be confirmed or supported. Student Judicial Affairs works with faculty often to arrive at an acceptable outcome. If the course in which the alleged misconduct occurred is within the college in which the student is registered, most likely the case will be handled within established college guidelines. Therefore, the reporting instructor should always contact the college office as well.
Many colleges have forms that can be filled out to document the misconduct.
Student Judicial Affairs can review complaints for possible formal charges only if the incident is documented and copies of the work in question are sent to the office of Student Judicial Affairs. Instructors should make and retain copies of any questionable work to assist in reporting. In the event that a college or program does not have established procedures, Student Judicial Affairs can act as a consultant. Many times there are established collegiate guidelines regarding what to do in situations such as this. Student Judicial Affairs can help identify other good resources for instructors.