SUNY Brockport Student Conduct & Academic Misconduct Defense

Restorative Justice approach available that promotes individual responsibility and community restoration through mutually beneficial solutions

Academic Integrity Policy has separate tiered system with Level 1, 2, and 3 breaches with corresponding sanctions

Second confirmed violation of Academic Dishonesty Policy may result in dismissal from the University

For dismissal cases, seven-year record retention after graduation/withdrawal; dismissal records kept indefinitely

Title IX grievance process is separate from general student conduct process with different procedures and timelines

Who handles academic misconduct cases at Brockport?

Conduct Board (UNVERIFIED: needs human research) has jurisdiction over academic misconduct matters at Brockport. At least three thoroughly trained members drawn from a pool of students, faculty, and staff Hears cases of students charged with potentially violating SUNY Brockport's Code of Student Conduct

What is the evidence standard at Brockport?

Brockport applies Preponderance of the evidence, which means the evidence brought forth must prove potential violations are more likely true than not true under Code of Student Conduct 2025-2026 (UNVERIFIED: needs human research). Conduct Board 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 Brockport conduct proceeding?

Under Code of Student Conduct 2025-2026, students facing a Conduct Board proceeding have specific procedural rights, including the right to have an advisor or outside legal counsel present at the hearing; written notice of charges and notification of rights before any hearing or investigation; respond to alleged violations; present witnesses and evidence. Exercising these rights correctly from the first notice can materially affect the outcome of your case.

How is an academic misconduct case initiated at Brockport?

Incident reports come from various sources including University Police, Brockport Police Department, Residential Life/Learning Communities, students, faculty, and staff. Students are notified via their official SUNY Brockport email account with details of alleged violations, date, time, and location of the preliminary review meeting.

What sanctions can Brockport impose for academic misconduct?

Conduct Board can impose a range of sanctions depending on the violation, including official warning, vicinity letter, educational sanctions including alcohol and/or drug education classes, 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 Brockport, and what is the deadline?

The appeal deadline at Brockport is Five business days from the decision letter. Students have five business days from the decision letter to appeal. The appeal is submitted electronically or in hard copy to the Appeals Officer, Vice President for Student Affairs, 7th Floor, Allen Administration Building. The appeal officer may affirm findings and sanctions, modify sanctions, or remand for a new hearing. Appeal grounds typically include due process: a process or procedural error was made that was significantly prejudicial to the outcome of the hearing, new information: new information not available or known at time of hearing has arisen which may materially alter the outcome, severity of sanction: the sanctions were not appropriate for the specific violation. Appeals that succeed are usually the ones that ground each argument in the record and the specific policy language, not emotional or general objections.

Can I bring an advisor to my Brockport hearing?

Yes. Under Code of Student Conduct 2025-2026, students have the right to have an advisor or outside legal counsel present at the hearing. AdvocatED can serve as that advisor and help you prepare your response, question witnesses where allowed, and navigate Brockport's specific procedural rules. What an advisor can and cannot do varies from school to school, and at Brockport the rules are set out in the governing policy.

Do I need a lawyer for a Brockport Conduct Board proceeding?

In most cases, no. Brockport's proceedings follow university policy under Code of Student Conduct 2025-2026, not the legal system. What you need is someone who understands Brockport'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 Brockport handle Title IX cases?

Brockport handles Title IX matters separately from general academic misconduct, through the Title IX Office / Title IX & College Compliance Office. Title IX Coordinator is Denine Carr, JD (dcarr@brockport.edu, 585-395-5066, Allen Administration Building Room 624). Deputy Coordinator is Karen Logsdon (klogsdon@brockport.edu, 585-395-5042). Title IX handles cases involving sex-based harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, gender identity discrimination, and pregnancy discrimination. Has separate 2020 Title IX Grievance Policy and 2024 Title IX Grievance Procedure for Student Sex-Based Harassment Complaints with different processes than general student conduct. Title IX proceedings have their own procedures, evidence standards, and timelines. If you are a respondent in a Title IX case at Brockport, 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 Brockport?

At Brockport, the most frequently cited violations include: academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, submitting ai-generated work as own creation, purchasing assignments); disruptive behavior in class; alcohol and drug violations; sexual harassment and sexual assault. 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 Brockport conduct case?

At Brockport, the most consequential deadlines are: Three business days: Student must respond to conduct charges or waive right to choose hearing type; Three business days before hearing: Notice of charges and hearing details sent via email; Ten business days: Hearing must be held from date of preliminary review (unless legitimate delay). Missing any of these windows can eliminate procedural options that are otherwise available. If you have received a notice from Conduct Board, document the dates on the notice immediately and calendar every deadline, even ones that do not seem urgent.