California State University, East Bay Student Conduct & Academic Misconduct Defense

Academic Dishonesty Reports (ADRs) maintained in database for five years or until graduation, whichever comes first

Director contacts student for each ADR beyond the first to discuss allegations and offer resolution options

Grade Appeal and Academic Grievance Committee can review whether sufficient evidence exists to remove ADR from file

Sanctions of probation, suspension, and expulsion recorded on academic transcript

Who handles academic misconduct cases at Cal State East Bay?

Office of Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities (OSCRR) has jurisdiction over academic misconduct matters at Cal State East Bay. Nonacademic conduct cases are administered by the Office of Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities under CSU Executive Order 1098, with formal hearings conducted by a single Hearing Officer rather than a standing board. Academic dishonesty reports may be reviewed by the Grade Appeal and Academic Grievance Committee. Addresses conduct issues and violations of the Student Conduct Code, administers California Code of Regulations Title 5, Section 41301

What is the evidence standard at Cal State East Bay?

Cal State East Bay applies Preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not) under Student Conduct Code (California Code of Regulations Title 5, Section 41301; Chancellor's Executive Order 1098). Office of Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities uses this standard when determining whether a student is responsible for an alleged violation. The evidence standard is critical because it determines how strong the evidence must be before a finding of responsibility can be made.

What rights do I have during a Cal State East Bay conduct proceeding?

Under Student Conduct Code, students facing a Office of Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities proceeding have specific procedural rights, including the right to Notice and opportunity to be heard before any sanction is imposed; Access to information and evidence supporting charges; present information and documentation relevant to the claim; identify witnesses to support their position. Exercising these rights correctly from the first notice can materially affect the outcome of your case.

How is an academic misconduct case initiated at Cal State East Bay?

Violations reported to the Office of Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities. For academic dishonesty, faculty file an Academic Dishonesty Incident Report with the Academic Affairs Office. If multiple reports are filed on a student, the Director of Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities is notified.

What sanctions can Cal State East Bay impose for academic misconduct?

Office of Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities can impose a range of sanctions depending on the violation, including warning, resubmission of work or retake of exam under specified conditions with possible grade penalty, grade adjustment for assignment, and more serious outcomes including suspension and expulsion. The specific sanction depends on the facts, the student's prior record, and any mitigating factors presented during the proceeding. Sanction-phase advocacy is often as important as the responsibility phase, since even a first finding can carry long-term consequences on transcripts and graduate school applications.

How do I appeal a decision at Cal State East Bay, and what is the deadline?

The appeal deadline at Cal State East Bay is UNVERIFIED: needs human research. Students may appeal sanctions through administrative hearing process per Chancellor's Executive Order 1098. For academic dishonesty reports, students may petition the Grade Appeal and Academic Grievance Committee. Appeal grounds typically include disagreement with proposed sanction, belief that academic dishonesty report was filed inappropriately. Appeals that succeed are usually the ones that ground each argument in the record and the specific policy language, not emotional or general objections.

Do I need a lawyer for a Cal State East Bay Office of Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities proceeding?

In most cases, no. Cal State East Bay's proceedings follow university policy under Student Conduct Code, not the legal system. What you need is someone who understands Cal State East Bay's specific procedures, the evidence standard, and how sanctions are assessed. An education advocate typically provides stronger, more targeted guidance than a general-practice attorney because the body of law here is university policy, not criminal or civil procedure. AdvocatED brings deep, specialized expertise in these exact processes at a fraction of a law firm's cost.

How does Cal State East Bay handle Title IX cases?

Cal State East Bay handles Title IX matters separately from general academic misconduct, through the Civil Rights/Title IX Office (also referred to as East Bay Civil Rights Office). Director of Civil Rights and Acting Title IX Coordinator: Jolani Hironaka, (510) 885-2237, jolani.hironaka@csueastbay.edu. Acting Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Terri LaBeaux, (510) 885-4918, terri.labeaux@csueastbay.edu. Handles sex/gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation. Title IX proceedings have their own procedures, evidence standards, and timelines. If you are a respondent in a Title IX case at Cal State East Bay, you should not conflate the process with general conduct cases, and you should respond carefully to any notice you receive.

What are the most common academic misconduct violations at Cal State East Bay?

At Cal State East Bay, the most frequently cited violations include: cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty intended to gain unfair academic advantage; furnishing false information to university official or campus office; forgery, alteration, or misuse of university document or identification; unauthorized entry or use of university property. Knowing which violation is alleged is the foundation of an effective defense, because the response strategy differs substantially based on whether the case involves plagiarism, AI use, exam cheating, collaboration, or a procedural technicality.

What are the key deadlines in a Cal State East Bay conduct case?

At Cal State East Bay, the most consequential deadlines are: UNVERIFIED: needs human research. Missing any of these windows can eliminate procedural options that are otherwise available. If you have received a notice from Office of Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities, document the dates on the notice immediately and calendar every deadline, even ones that do not seem urgent.