University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Student Conduct & Academic Misconduct Defense

Educational and restorative approach to addressing student misconduct

Restorative justice processes available including mediation and circles with community representatives

Faculty, academic staff, and student representation on hearing committees

Who handles academic misconduct cases at UW-Green Bay?

Committee on Student Misconduct (CSM) has jurisdiction over academic misconduct matters at UW-Green Bay. Three faculty representatives serving three-year staggered terms, three academic staff representatives serving three-year staggered terms, and five student representatives from the Student Court serving single-year terms Hears both academic misconduct cases governed by UWS 14 and non-academic misconduct cases governed by UWS 17; hearing committees consist of at least three persons including at least one student, with no majority of student members

What is the evidence standard at UW-Green Bay?

UW-Green Bay applies clear and convincing evidence for academic misconduct findings carrying suspension or expulsion, and a preponderance of the credible evidence for other academic misconduct sanctions under UWS Chapter 14 under UW System Administrative Code Chapters 14, 17, and 18 (UWS 14 (academic misconduct), UWS 17 (non-academic misconduct)). Committee on Student Misconduct 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 UW-Green Bay conduct proceeding?

Under UW System Administrative Code Chapters 14, 17, and 18, students facing a Committee on Student Misconduct proceeding have specific procedural rights, including the right to conference with instructor or investigating officer to hear basis for misconduct claim and respond; written decision informing student of charges and decision; appeal the decision regarding finding of responsibility, sanction assigned, or both; Due process rights to ensure fair and unbiased resolution. Exercising these rights correctly from the first notice can materially affect the outcome of your case.

How is an academic misconduct case initiated at UW-Green Bay?

Cases are initiated through incident reports made to the Dean of Students Office, typically by University Police or Housing and Residential Education; Dean of Students Office meets with the student and presents charges

What sanctions can UW-Green Bay impose for academic misconduct?

Committee on Student Misconduct can impose a range of sanctions depending on the violation, including oral reprimand, written reprimand presented only to the student, assignment to repeat the work, 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 UW-Green Bay, and what is the deadline?

The appeal deadline at UW-Green Bay is UNVERIFIED: needs human research. Students may appeal suspension or expulsion sanctions to the Chancellor; appeal is based on the record of the original hearing; for other sanctions, right to appeal regarding finding of responsibility and/or sanction assigned 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 UW-Green Bay Committee on Student Misconduct proceeding?

In most cases, no. UW-Green Bay's proceedings follow university policy under UW System Administrative Code Chapters 14, 17, and 18, not the legal system. What you need is someone who understands UW-Green 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 UW-Green Bay handle Title IX cases?

UW-Green Bay handles Title IX matters separately from general academic misconduct, through the Title IX Office, led by Christopher Paquet (Assistant Chancellor for Compliance, Facilities and Safety and Title IX Coordinator). Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Caitlin Henricksen; Title IX protects individuals from discrimination based on gender; office handles reports of gender-based harassment, discrimination and sexual violence; Wellness Center provides confidential reporting option for sexual assault victims with counseling and medical services Title IX proceedings have their own procedures, evidence standards, and timelines. If you are a respondent in a Title IX case at UW-Green 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 UW-Green Bay?

At UW-Green Bay, the most frequently cited violations include: academic misconduct: plagiarism, cheating, copying homework, stealing exams or course materials; relationship violence and sexual harassment. 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 UW-Green Bay conduct case?

At UW-Green 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 Committee on Student Misconduct, document the dates on the notice immediately and calendar every deadline, even ones that do not seem urgent.