1. Copying from others during an examination.
2. Collaborating on a test, quiz, or project with others without authorization.
3. Using unauthorized materials to complete an exam or assignment.
4. Programming of notes, formulas, or other aids into a programmable calculator or electronic dictionary without prior authorization.
5. Using a communication device such as a cell phone, pager, PDA, or electronic translator to obtain unauthorized information during an exam.
6. Using online resources such as Web sites or e-mail while completing an online exam without the permission of the instructor.
7. Copying computer files from another person and representing the work as the student’s own work.
8. Taking an exam for another student or permitting someone else to take a test for the student.
9. Allowing others to do research or writing of an assignment; e.g.,
   1. Using the services of a commercial term paper company,
   2. Using the services of another student,
   3. Using Internet services to access another’s work.
10. Submitting substantial portions of the same academic work for credit in more than one course without consulting the second instructor (and the first instructor if the courses are concurrent at GBC).

Fabrication:  the use of invented information or the falsification of research or other findings. Fabrication includes but is not limited to the following examples:

1. Citation of information not taken from the source indicated. This may include incorrect documentation of secondary source materials; e.g., using the bibliographic information from a source instead of going to the original source yourself.
2. Listing sources in a bibliography not used in the academic exercise.
3. Submission in a paper or other academic exercise of false or fictitious data, or deliberate and knowing concealment or distortion of the true nature, origin, or function of such data.
4. Submitting as the student’s own work any academic exercises prepared totally or in part by another.

Plagiarism:  the inclusion of another’s words, ideas, or data as one’s own work. This covers unpublished as well as published sources. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to the following examples:

1. Quoting another person’s words, sentences, paragraphs, or entire work without acknowledgment of the source.
2. Utilizing another person’s ideas, opinions, or theory without acknowledgment of the source.
3. The use of resources without documentation on a task that is to be completed without resources.
4. Copying another student’s essay test answer.
5. Copying, or allowing another student to copy, a computer file that contains another student’s assignment, and submitting it, in part or in its entirety, as one’s own.
6. Working together on an assignment, sharing the computer files and programs involved, and then submitting individual copies of the assignment as ones own individual work.

Academic Misconduct:  other academically dishonest acts. Academic misconduct includes but is not limited to the following examples:

1. Stealing, buying, or otherwise obtaining all or part of an unadministered exam.
2. Selling or giving away all or part of an exam, including answers; e.g., telling someone in the 10 a.m. class what was on the 8 a.m. class exam.
3. Bribing another to obtain an exam.
4. Copying and distributing an unadministered exam.
5. Continuing to work on an exam or project after the specified allotted time has elapsed.
6. Changing, altering, or being an accessory to the changing or altering of a grade on a test, assignment, or project.
7. Falsifying an excuse to obtain an extension on a deadline for a test, assignment or project.
8. Attempting to use technology to alter grades or academic records.

A reported incident of academic misconduct will be handled by the instructor by one of the following means:

1. written reprimand,
2. assignment of additional work,
3. re-examination,
4. lowering the assignment or course grade,
5. assigning an “F” grade for the course.

All communication with the student should be in private and completely documented. The instructor must apprise the student of the appeal process available to him/her.
 

Parties involved in the administrative hearing process have the following rights and responsibilities:

The Student:

1. At least five (5) business days prior to the hearing, the Student shall be sent written notice via the GBC e-mail account and a letter of the administrative hearing specifying the alleged violation, the time and the place of the hearing, and a copy of the procedures which will be used during the hearing.
2. Shall be given the opportunity to present his/her explanation of the alleged violation of academic dishonesty.
3. Is entitled to be present during the hearing while evidence is being presented and may remain until the committee begins deliberations. If the student elects not to appear at the hearing, the hearing shall be conducted in the student’s absence.
4. Shall have the right to produce witnesses, written documents, and other evidence to substantiate his/her case.
5. Shall have the right to ask questions, directed to the Chair of the hearing, of all witnesses.
6. Shall have the right to refuse to answer any question (s) or to make a statement.
7. May have someone present to advise them, e.g., a faculty member, fellow student, or staff member of the College Community. Legal counsel is not permitted to be present during the hearing.
   

1. Shall base its findings upon the preponderance of evidence.
2. Shall make all decisions by majority vote at a meeting with a quorum of at least three (3) members.
3. Shall submit its findings, decision, and action to be taken within ten (10) business days following the hearing.
4. Shall keep summary minutes of the hearing, which will be available to the student, upon request, within ten (10) business days following the hearing.
5. At the discretion of the Chair, an audio record may be made. Deliberations need not be recorded.

The student will receive written notice via the GBC e-mail account with “return receipt requested” and letter either hand delivered or mailed certified within ten (10) business days following the hearing informing him/her of the Committee’s decision. Copies should be sent to the faculty member, the appropriate Cluster Coordinator, and the Academic Affairs Office.

The decision of the Academic Honor Code Committee may be appealed to the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) within ten (10) business days after the notification of the Committee’s decision. The Chief Academic Officer will review the case and make a final determination within ten (10) business days from receipt of the appeal. The student will receive written notice via the GBC e-mail account with “return receipt requested” and letter either hand delivered or mailed certified within ten (10) business days. The Chief Academic Officer’s decision in all Academic Honor Code cases is final.