Sample Emails for Chairs
Sample Email for Chairs: No Prior Offence on File
cc: Dean (academicintegrity@trentu.ca); Instructor
Attachment: Academic Dishonesty Report
CONFIDENTIAL [should appear in subject line and in body]
Dear
Re: [assignment, instructor]
I regret to advise that after reviewing the documentation provided by [instructor] and your written comments, I am satisfied that you are guilty of an offence of [cheating/plagiarism] under the university’s Undergraduate Academic Integrity Policy. My decision is confirmed in the attached Academic Dishonesty Report, which also sets out your penalty.
You are strongly encouraged to access and avail yourself of the resources available from the Academic Integrity website: www.trentu.ca/academicintegrity. You are also encouraged to consider whether you would benefit from the resources available from the Academic Skills Centre. If you are unsure whether a practice is permissible, it is your responsibility to consult with your instructor for guidance. Please be advised that if you are charged with a further offence during your academic career at Trent you will be facing a more serious penalty which may include a period of suspension and/or expulsion from the university.
You have a right to appeal this decision to the Dean at academicintegrity@trentu.ca within two weeks. Please see the Academic Integrity website for more information.
Sample Email for Chairs: Prior Offence on File
cc: Dean (academicintegrity@trentu.ca); Instructor
CONFIDENTIAL [should appear in subject line and in body]
Dear
Re: [assignment, instructor]
I am writing to inform you that I have completed my investigation and am satisfied that you have committed the academic offence of [insert type of offence]. As there is a record on file in the Office of the Dean of a previous instance of academic dishonesty, I have forwarded your case to the Dean who will decide the matter.
You have a right to appeal this decision to the Dean at academicintegrity@trentu.ca within two weeks. Please see the Academic Integrity website at www.trentu.ca/academicintegrity for more information.