Student conduct decisions
January, 2002, through June, 2003

According to School policy, the Student Conduct procedures uses counseling interviews as the first line of due process.

If a resolution or discipline can be achieved at this level, with agreement of all three parties (student, Student Conduct Committee chairperson and associate dean for student affairs), this decision is the final recommendation to the dean. If not, the matter is referred to the full Student Conduct Committee (four students and four faculty members). All final decisions are made by the dean.

In general, for a first-time verified offense of cheating, suspension is considered the minimum disciplinary action possible. First offenses usually incur one-week suspension decisions and second occurrences, or offenses after warnings, usually incur one-year suspension or dismissal.The following incidents took place between January, 2002, through June, 2003.

Accusation:
• Inappropriate and unprofessional behavior after warnings
Action:
• One quarter suspension of clinic privileges
• Required weekly counseling
• Monthly self reports to Dr. Hooker
• Two meetings per month with Dr. Hooker
• Make up clinic work in the Summer Quarter

Accusation:
• Cheating on quiz
Action:
• One week suspension and will be part of permanent academic file
• Recommended counseling
• Citizenship probation until graduation

Accusation:
• Looking on classmate's paper during a final examination
• This is a second offense of the above
Action:
• Delay graduation by one year; repeat specified courses during half of the repeat year
• Recommendation to share this experience with student's class (optional)
• 100 hours extra service learning time in the following year
• Citizenship probation and dismissal if there are any further incidents

Accusation:
• Dishonesty in addressing parking accusations
Action:
•Letter of reprimand and warning

Accusation:
• Looking on neighbor's paper during midterm examination
Action:
• One week suspension and action will be part of permanent academic file
• Citizenship probation until graduation

Accusation:
• Suspicion of looking on classmate's paper during quiz
Action:
• Warning to avoid gazing about the room during examinations
• Submit written essay on responsibilities of dental professionals. It should also include results of inter viewing classmates about importance of honesty in the academic environment and suggestions for improving the environment.