One student admitted copying a few answers, while the second student maintained that there was no collaboration and that the work was entirely that of the second student. Upon closer examination of the assignment, it was determined that the second student was honest in completing the work and that the first student had copied without the second's knowledge or consent. The first student was placed on deferred dismissal. The case was dismissed against the second student, who was innocent of any wrongdoing. A student whose name was already on file with Student Judicial Affairs for possession of alcohol was referred for being involved in a water fight in the residence halls.
Spilled water can lead to property damage and personal injury.
The student signed a censure contract confirming that further violations could lead to probation or suspension. The instructor suspected cheating on the exam because there were two very different types of handwriting on the test. The instructor suspects the student either entered the examination with previously prepared answers that had been written by someone else, or that the student gave the exam to another to complete during the test.