Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing (ACON) 2025–2026 133 must refer the infraction directly to the AHC. The AHC will review the allegations of academic dishonesty and make a determination as to whether the behavior constitutes academic dishonesty. The AHC will provide the determination to the program director. If academic dishonesty is found, the program director will communicate the decision to the CSP, who will then follow the process outlined under the Committee on Student Progress section of this handbook. If the behavior is not found to constitute academic dishonesty, the CSP will not hear the case. The AHC is composed of faculty representatives from each discipline within the ACON. Student Appeals Policy and Procedure for Appeals The Student Appeals Hearing is a proceeding conducted by the ACON’s CWAC upon the written request of the student in question. This written request must be received by the chair of the CWAC within five business days of student notification from the chair of the department. Participation by legal representatives with regard to preparation of the written request is prohibited. No rules of evidence will be used. The hearing shall be internal, private, and closed to those not associated with the university. Nonuniversity personnel are not available for consultation during these hearings. Legal representation or any other form of representation during the appeal hearing is prohibited. No recording devices will be permitted during the hearing process. All procedures and actions are aimed to safeguard and preserve the educational and developmental mission of the ACON. The purpose of the CWAC is to review decisions to ensure the policies and procedures of the university, health colleges, and the ACON have been followed. Only evidence which was presented to the CSP will be considered by the CWAC. Appeals Committee Responsibilities The CWAC will hear all student appeals of decisions adopted by the dean of Academic Programs of each of the individual programs of the ACON relating to dismissal (academic or behavioral). If a student appeals the decision, the appeal must be in writing and submitted to the chair of the CWAC within five business days (excluding holidays and weekends) after the date of receiving notification of the associate dean’s decision. Any appeals not submitted to the chair of the Appeals Committee within this time frame shall not be heard. The appeal must contain a concise statement of all relevant facts and the result sought. The CWAC will not consider evidence which was not presented to the program or the ACON’s Committee on Student Progress. The appeal may be submitted in hard copy, including a mailing address, and should also be emailed to the chair of the Appeals Committee to expedite committee response. Appeals Committee Membership The Appeals Committee shall consist of an administrative dean position from the health colleges, or designee; six faculty members from the ACON, one of whom will be elected by the members of the committee to serve as chair; and one representative from ACON’s Office of Student Affairs. The student affairs representative is a nonvoting member and assures that policies and procedures are carried out to protect the rights of the student and to assure that the policies of the college are followed. Each associate dean, or designee, will be responsible for appointing one faculty representative. The chair of the CSP will attend the hearing, but will not participate during any votes. The chair of the CWAC will participate in the voting process only in the case of a tie or if the chair is counted to make a quorum.
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