Conflict of interest in academic honesty cases
For cases of academic dishonesty, “conflict of interest” is defined in part on a person’s role in the process, and in part on a person’s relationships to the student(s) and instructor(s) directly involved in the alleged breach of academic integrity. No person who has brought an academic integrity case against the specific student, or who has a close personal relationship with the accused student, may serve in a decision-making role on the committee; however, said individuals may remain in non-decision making roles, such as advisor or support person.