Cheating is both academically intolerable and a violation of standards of student conduct. The instructor should take every step possible to prevent and discourage cheating. It is strongly suggested that instructors have alternate test forms and seat students so as to discourage cheating. Don't be naive enough to think that your students would never cheat in your class. Don't take it personally if your students do try to cheat. Just stop them from doing it or getting away with it. That's part of your job. The following are appropriate actions instructors may take in dealing with cheating:

• Issuing of an oral reprimand.

• Assigning a failing grade to the exam or assignment in which cheating or plagiarism has occurred.

• Assigning to the student a failing grade for the course upon the joint recommendation of the faculty member and department chair.

• In more severe incidents, including, but not limited to, impersonation, stealing exams or research papers, or repeated violations, recommending suspension or expulsion to the College Disciplinarian, Assistant Dean, Judy Penchansky.

In any incident of academic dishonesty, the faculty member should adhere to the following procedures:

• Inform the student that academic dishonesty was the basis for the action.

• Inform the department chair or evening dean about the incident.

• Complete an Academic Dishonesty Report form and submit it, along with any related evidence, to the department chair and the college disciplinarian, associate dean Brenda Simmons, within five working days of the allegation. This information will remain a part of the student's disciplinary records for two years. These forms are available from the department chair or evening dean.