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Policy for [academic area] with procedures and sanctions

Purpose & Scope Definitions Prohibited Conduct Reporting Procedures Sanctions Appeals Process Policy Review

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Academic Policy Document

Use this template to policy for [academic area] with procedures and sanctions.

Template Metadata

Field	Details
Category	Education
Owner	[Team or owner]
Version	[Version number]
Effective Date	[Date]
Review Cycle	[Monthly / Quarterly / Annual / Event-based]
Status	[Draft / In Review / Approved]

Purpose & Scope

Why this policy exists and who it applies to (students, faculty, staff).

Item	Details	Owner	Status
[Item or requirement]	[Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision]	[Owner]	[Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement]	[Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision]	[Owner]	[Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Definitions

Clear definitions of key terms referenced throughout the policy.

Item	Details	Owner	Status
[Item or requirement]	[Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision]	[Owner]	[Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement]	[Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision]	[Owner]	[Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Prohibited Conduct

Specific behaviors that violate the policy, organized by category with examples.

Item	Details	Owner	Status
[Item or requirement]	[Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision]	[Owner]	[Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement]	[Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision]	[Owner]	[Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Reporting Procedures

Step-by-step process for reporting violations, including who to contact and timelines.

Item	Details	Owner	Status
[Item or requirement]	[Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision]	[Owner]	[Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement]	[Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision]	[Owner]	[Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Sanctions

Table of sanctions organized by offense level (first offense, second offense, severe), with specific consequences for each.

Item	Details	Owner	Status
[Item or requirement]	[Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision]	[Owner]	[Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement]	[Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision]	[Owner]	[Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Appeals Process

How to file an appeal, timelines, who reviews appeals, and possible outcomes.

Item	Details	Owner	Status
[Item or requirement]	[Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision]	[Owner]	[Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement]	[Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision]	[Owner]	[Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Policy Review

Review cycle and responsible committee. Use numbered lists for procedures. Use tables for sanctions. Be precise and unambiguous.

Item	Details	Owner	Status
[Item or requirement]	[Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision]	[Owner]	[Open / Complete]
[Item or requirement]	[Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision]	[Owner]	[Open / Complete]

Notes

[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]

Template Structure

What the Academic Policy Document Includes

Use this education template as a starting point, then customize each section to match your internal workflow, evidence, and signoff needs.

1

Purpose & Scope

Why this policy exists and who it applies to (students, faculty, staff).

2

Definitions

Clear definitions of key terms referenced throughout the policy.

3

Prohibited Conduct

Specific behaviors that violate the policy, organized by category with examples.

4

Reporting Procedures

Step-by-step process for reporting violations, including who to contact and timelines.

5

Sanctions

Table of sanctions organized by offense level (first offense, second offense, severe), with specific consequences for each.

6

Appeals Process

How to file an appeal, timelines, who reviews appeals, and possible outcomes.

7

Policy Review

Review cycle and responsible committee. Use numbered lists for procedures. Use tables for sanctions. Be precise and unambiguous.

Recommended Structure

Write an Academic Policy Document in a formal, authoritative tone. Structure with:

Purpose & Scope

Why this policy exists and who it applies to (students, faculty, staff).

Definitions

Clear definitions of key terms referenced throughout the policy.

Prohibited Conduct

Specific behaviors that violate the policy, organized by category with examples.

Reporting Procedures

Step-by-step process for reporting violations, including who to contact and timelines.

Sanctions

Table of sanctions organized by offense level (first offense, second offense, severe), with specific consequences for each.

Appeals Process

How to file an appeal, timelines, who reviews appeals, and possible outcomes.

Policy Review

Review cycle and responsible committee.

Use numbered lists for procedures. Use tables for sanctions. Be precise and unambiguous.

Example Filled Template

Academic Integrity Policy — Westfield University

Policy Number: ACAD-2026-003 | Effective Date: August 1, 2026 | Approved By: Faculty Senate

Purpose & Scope

Westfield University is committed to fostering an environment of honest intellectual inquiry. This policy defines academic integrity expectations and applies to all enrolled students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) across all courses, examinations, and academic submissions.

Definitions

Term	Definition
Plagiarism	Presenting another person's words, ideas, or data as one's own without proper attribution
Cheating	Using unauthorized materials, information, or aids during an examination or assignment
Fabrication	Inventing or falsifying data, citations, or research results
Collusion	Unauthorized collaboration on work that is meant to be completed individually
Contract cheating	Submitting work completed in whole or in part by a third party, including AI-generated content presented as original work without disclosure

Prohibited Conduct

During examinations: Using notes, electronic devices, or communication with other students unless explicitly authorized by the instructor.
Written assignments: Submitting text from published or unpublished sources without citation; paraphrasing without attribution; submitting the same work for multiple courses without prior approval.
Lab and research work: Fabricating experimental data, omitting contradictory results, or misrepresenting methodology.
Group work: Submitting collaborative work as individual work, or allowing others to submit your individual contribution as their own.

Reporting Procedures

The instructor documents the suspected violation with supporting evidence (e.g., similarity report, exam proctoring logs).
The instructor meets with the student within 5 business days to discuss the allegation.
If unresolved, the instructor submits a formal report to the Office of Academic Integrity (OAI) within 10 business days.
The OAI notifies the student in writing and schedules a hearing within 15 business days.
A three-member panel (two faculty, one student representative) reviews evidence and renders a decision.

Sanctions

Offense Level	Sanction	Additional Consequences
First offense (minor)	Zero on the assignment + mandatory Academic Integrity Workshop	Notation in student conduct file (removed after 2 years if no further violations)
First offense (major)	Failing grade in the course	Notation in conduct file; academic probation for one semester
Second offense	Failing grade in the course + one-semester suspension	Permanent notation in conduct file; must petition for readmission
Severe or third offense	Expulsion from the university	Permanent notation on transcript

Appeals Process

Students may file a written appeal with the Provost's Office within 10 business days of receiving the panel's decision.
Appeals must cite at least one of: procedural error, new evidence, or disproportionate sanction.
The Appeals Committee (appointed by the Provost) reviews the case within 20 business days.
Possible outcomes: uphold original decision, modify the sanction, or order a new hearing.
The Appeals Committee's decision is final.

Policy Review

This policy is reviewed every two years by the Faculty Senate Academic Standards Committee. The next scheduled review is August 2028.

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A: A academic Policy Document is a structured document for policy for [academic area] with procedures and sanctions.

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