Confronting Violations
The Belmont University Academic Honor System is designed to assist in upholding the values inherent in the Community Commitments and the Affirmation of Academic Integrity, emphasizing to all members of the university community the value of integrity within an educational community. Any member of the university community may confront a violation of the Honor Pledge if s/he believes there is information to support such a report.
I. Faculty. If a faculty member believes or has been informed of a violation of the Academic Honor System has occurred s/he should:
- Complete a Community Conduct Form, notify the student of the alleged violation, and set up a meeting with the student, in person if possible.
- Refer to Adjudication Section
II. Student or Staff Member. If a student or staff member believes a violation of the Academic Honor System has occurred s/he should:
- Urge the person to admit the violation to the appropriate faculty or staff member.
- Contact the faculty member in whose class the alleged violation occurred to inform the faculty member.
- Contact the Office of the Dean of Students for violations that occur at other academic programs, such as Convocation.
