Academic Misconduct

The reporting described below is for resolved cases and designated reporters only.  Faculty seeking to file an initial charge of academic misconduct should speak with their Chair or Director for information about how to proceed.  

Consistent with the requirements of The Higher Learning Commission, the Office of Academic Affairs maintains a central record of all resolved cases of academic misconduct in Maxient. The Maxient system allows us to capture all case outcomes across the Lawrence and Edwards campuses.  We periodically review this data to look at changes and patterns over time, using the information gathered to inform process.  Authorized staff in the College and Schools are able to search Maxient to determine if a student facing current charges has a prior incident.  Records for both undergraduate and graduate students are maintained for a period of 7 years. 

To ensure the accuracy and integrity of our records, Schools not already using Maxient for case management are required to report all resolved cases of academic misconduct (see link in sidebar).  Academic Affairs strongly encourages reporting of resolved cases as soon as a case is closed. Otherwise, the final deadlines for reporting are as follows:  

• Fall semester cases - February 1
• Spring semester cases - July 1
• Summer term cases - September 1

If a deadline falls on a weekend, reporting is due by the following business day.

Questions?

For information about reporting requirements or the content of the reporting form, contact Alyssa Maglone in Academic Affairs.

For information about using the Maxient system for case management, contact Emily Lowrance-Floyd in Student Affairs.