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Every college and university in Alaska has its own set of rules to promote academic integrity, honesty, and responsibility. However, these policies vary from one institution to another, causing discrepancies and misjudgments. If you are ever accused of academic misconduct, your institution may require you to undergo a disciplinary process that involves an investigation or hearing to determine whether you have violated the school’s academic integrity policy.
The good news is that if your school determines that you have committed academic misconduct, you still have the right to appeal. An academic appeal entails challenging the validity of a school’s disciplinary decision through a letter where you must explain why the decision was unjust or unwarranted. Then, an appeals panel at your institution reviews your appeal and decides whether there are valid grounds for affirmation.
When To File An Appeal
You should file an appeal if you genuinely believe that you are innocent and did not commit any act of academic misconduct. Innocent students often fall victim to minor misinterpretations or misjudgments that can snowball into significant issues affecting their academic progress. From erroneous plagiarism detection software to group projects gone wrong, students face wrongful accusations all the time.
Another reason for appealing is when you feel the sanction imposed on you is too harsh as it should match the severity of the supposed offense. Do not appeal if you have already admitted committing violation as there needs to be an injustice element for an appeal; also, never appeal stating reasons that are irrelevant such as claiming insufficient knowledge regarding school policy or professor not telling about the rule, among others.
Alaska Academic Appeal Advisor – Joseph Lento
Joseph Lento is an experienced attorney who serves as an Alaska Academic Appeal Advisor, helping students facing disciplinary cases across Alaska and nationwide prevail in their appeals process while getting back on track with their academic journey. He passionately fights for his clients’ future at colleges and universities throughout America by providing invaluable guidance on filing a successful appeal. If you believe that you have been falsely accused of academic misconduct, reach out to him today by calling 888-535-3686.
The Appeals Process
Filing an appeal requires writing a detailed, concise letter explaining why you were wrongly accused and consulting an attorney-appeal advisor if unsure about writing skills. They can help draft a compelling letter convincing enough for the appeals panel to hear your case. After filing the appeal, a hearing is usually scheduled, which is conducted by a panel of faculty members and/or staff, where you must be ready to make a statement, present evidence and answer questions before their final decision, considering all facts presented.
If the panel agrees that you did not violate school policy, any sanctions imposed will be reversed; however, if the panel determines you broke the rules, then the case moves to the college’s dean who handles it from there.
Colleges And Universities In Alaska
| Institution |
|---|
| Alaska Bible College |
| Alaska Pacific University |
| Charter College Anchorage |
| Ilisagvik College |
| Prince William Sound Community College |
| University of Alaska Anchorage |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks |
| University of Alaska Southeast |
Why Hire Joseph D Lento For Your Appeal?
Being falsely accused of academic misconduct is frustrating and can hinder your academic and professional goals, affecting future internships, graduate school opportunities, and employment, among others. Therefore, it’s crucial to address such concerns as early as possible in the disciplinary process, but in instances where appealing the outcome is necessary, seek out the best.
Joseph D Lento is a licensed attorney in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, and is admitted as an attorney pro hac vice in federal and state courts in different states, including Alaska. He also serves as an academic misconduct advisor, helping students facing disciplinary cases throughout the nation, protecting their interests and well-being without settling for easy ways out.
Protect your interests by putting your case in capable hands. Contact Joseph D Lento today at 888-535-3686 and let him fight for you in this emotionally charged and critical situation.