University of Dayton Student Conduct & Academic Misconduct Defense

Medical amnesty through the Blueprint Program for students who seek medical attention for alcohol or drug issues

Marianist Catholic values integrated into the student conduct system

Disciplinary records expungement after 7 years from the date of the last incident, post-graduation, for violations not resulting in suspension or expulsion

Two separate processes: Academic Honor Code violations handled by course instructors and deans, and general conduct violations handled by the Office of Community Standards and Civility

Nondiscrimination and anti-harassment violations, including sexual harassment, handled through a separate Equity Compliance Resolution Process or Sexual Harassment Resolution Process

Who handles academic misconduct cases at Dayton?

Office of Community Standards and Civility (CS&C) has jurisdiction over academic misconduct matters at Dayton. Conduct cases that proceed to a formal hearing are heard by the University Hearing Board, which consists of three or five trained community members and has a majority of student members in each hearing. Each hearing is facilitated by a board chair who administers procedures and participates in questioning but does not vote on findings. The Standards of Behavior and Code of Conduct apply to all students and student organizations/groups, regardless of where a violation may occur

What is the evidence standard at Dayton?

Dayton applies preponderance of the evidence, used to determine what more than likely occurred under Academic Honor Code and Student Code of Conduct (Standards of Behavior and Code of Conduct) (UNVERIFIED: needs human research). Office of Community Standards and Civility 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 Dayton conduct proceeding?

Under Academic Honor Code and Student Code of Conduct (Standards of Behavior and Code of Conduct), students facing a Office of Community Standards and Civility proceeding have specific procedural rights, including the right to To participate in the conduct process; To have the opportunity for a student meeting during the initial academic honor code investigation process; To appeal findings and consequences; To be assigned a conduct adviser to assist in preparing for an Accountability Hearing. Exercising these rights correctly from the first notice can materially affect the outcome of your case.

How is an academic misconduct case initiated at Dayton?

The Office of Community Standards and Civility administers the University's Student Code of Conduct. Course instructors are required to investigate all suspected violations of academic dishonesty. Cases are typically initiated through reporting to CS&C at csc@udayton.edu, by phone at 937-229-4627, or in person at Gosiger Hall, Room 227.

What sanctions can Dayton impose for academic misconduct?

Office of Community Standards and Civility can impose a range of sanctions depending on the violation, including f grade in the course, letter of concern, disciplinary warning, 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 Dayton, and what is the deadline?

The appeal deadline at Dayton is UNVERIFIED: needs human research. For academic honor code violations, the student's first level of appeal is with the instructor during the student meeting. If an incident report is filed, the student may appeal the action and consequences to the Dean. For conduct code violations, students may appeal suspension or expulsion decisions issued in a Behavioral Resolution Meeting or may appeal from an Accountability Hearing decision. Appeal grounds typically include unverified: needs human research. 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 Dayton Office of Community Standards and Civility proceeding?

In most cases, no. Dayton's proceedings follow university policy under Academic Honor Code and Student Code of Conduct (Standards of Behavior and Code of Conduct), not the legal system. What you need is someone who understands Dayton'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 Dayton handle Title IX cases?

Dayton handles Title IX matters separately from general academic misconduct, through the Equity Compliance Office. Executive Director for Equity Compliance and Title IX Coordinator is Maureen Anderson, JD, LLM, located in Marianist Hall, Suite 240, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469-0701. Phone: 937-229-3622 or 937-229-3688. Email: manderson1@udayton.edu. The office handles Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment matters, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking allegations. Reports can be filed online, by phone, email, or in person. Qualifying allegations of sexual harassment involving students are handled through the Sexual Harassment Resolution Process rather than the general conduct process. Title IX proceedings have their own procedures, evidence standards, and timelines. If you are a respondent in a Title IX case at Dayton, 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 Dayton?

At Dayton, the most frequently cited violations include: cheating on exams or other assignments; plagiarism and misrepresenting someone else's work as your own; submitting the same work for multiple courses without instructor approval; submitting false data or deceptive information. 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 Dayton conduct case?

At Dayton, 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 Community Standards and Civility, document the dates on the notice immediately and calendar every deadline, even ones that do not seem urgent.