Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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• The Chairperson shall direct proceedings of the review
and participate fully in all reviews to include voting.
• The objective of the Board is to review the findings and
sanctions originally imposed by the Conduct Officer
or designee. The Board may not impose more severe
penalties.
• The decision shall be made by majority vote. All votes
shall be recorded by secret ballot and tabulated by the
Chairperson.
• The findings and conclusions of the Board shall be final.
• The Chairperson will have three (3) working days to
provide written results of the review to all involved.
General Rules for Reviews
• Reviews are informal proceedings, and traditional rules
of the courtroom evidence shall not apply. However,
the Conduct Officer or his/her designee must show
preponderance of evidence and that the sanction
imposed was reasonable based upon the circumstances.
• An advisor, attorney, or support person for the student
may be present for the review; however, the advisor,
attorney, or support person may not make statements,
represent the accused, or question witnesses.
• If an attorney accompanies a student for the review,
the attorney shall not be permitted to present evidence
before the Board. The College reserves the right to
counsel in the event it is deemed necessary. The time
frame for scheduling a review may be extended if the
College elects to retain counsel.
Academic Dishonesty Procedures
Procedures for discipline due to academic dishonesty will
first be considered and reviewed by Student Learning.
Notice of Complaint
• The instructor of record shall give advance written
notice to the student to inform of the alleged violation
and to request a meeting at a designated date, time,
and location. The instructor shall notify the student
of the alleged violation and provide the student an
opportunity for explanation..
• If student chooses not to attend the meeting, the
student automatically waives his/her right to a
conference, and the faculty member will make a
decision based solely on the information at hand.
Notice of Disciplinary Findings
• The instructor shall assess and render academic
sanctions by completing the Academic Integrity
Discipline Report Form. The student shall receive a copy
of the completed form.
• The completed Academic Integrity Discipline Report
Form shall inform the student of the findings, any
academic sanctions imposed, and the student’s right to
a review if applicable. The faculty member shall report
the violation and sanctions by submitting the form to
the Student Conduct Officer via the official incident
reporting system.
Academic Sanctions
• May include reduced or failing grade on an assignment
or examination.
• May include reduced or failing grade in a course.
• May be rendered in addition to other disciplinary
measures imposed by TSTC.
• Further disciplinary sanctions may occur if
circumstances warrant or multiple academic dishonesty
violations.
Review Process
Students may request a Review of the instructor’s decision
to the Student Conduct Review Board. A written, final
decision will be provided to the student by the Associate
Provost or designee within five working days of the
Student Conduct Review Board’s formal findings letter.
Compact With Texans
Texas State Technical College (TSTC) is a public
coeducational institution of higher education offering
courses of study in technical education leading to the
award of Certificates and Associate of Applied Science
Degrees. TSTC also provides workforce training to business
and industry, continuing education to the public, and
training programs for community and state economic
development.
Compact With Texas Complaint Representatives:
Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood, and Sweetwater
Griselda Sanchez, Coordinator of Transition Services
griselda.sanchez@tstc.edu
325-235-7311
East Williamson County
Chemese Armstrong, Campus Enrollment Executive
chemese.armstrong@tstc.edu
512-759-5907
Fort Bend County
Michelle Atkinson, Campus Enrollment Executive
michelle.atkinson@tstc.edu
903-923-3231
Harlingen
Janette Gomez, Community Standards Liaison
janette.gomez@tstc.edu
956-364-4383
tstc.edu
Texas State Technical College