Once the hearing has completed the chair or the panel convener shall communicate in writing all findings of the hearing panel through the written report of the panel to the AVPAA or her/his designate.
This written report of the panel's decision shall contain the numerical vote of the panel and its findings and shall be prepared so as to protect the confidentiality of the parties involved.
a.
The report of the Panel is considered a recommendation to the AVPAA who shall be responsible for making a final determination. However, the recommendation of the Panel shall not be overturned or modified by the AVPAA unless:
i.
There has been a determination by the AVPAA and AIB chair that there was a material breach of these procedures; or
ii.
There has been consultation with AIB chair and approval by the Provost.
b.
The AVPAA or her/his designate shall maintain a record of the board’s actions and ensure that the imposed sanctions are carried out.
c.
Notice of the final decision in each case shall be sent by the AVPAA to the student involved, as well as to the dean of the College of the student against whom sanctions have been imposed.
d.
The AVPAA or her/his designate maintains all records of reports of sanctions imposed by faculty for violations of the Academic Integrity Policy.
e.
All proceedings of the panel are to be held in strictest confidence by all persons involved in any aspect of the proceedings. Panels will only review prior violations once there has been a determination that a second (or additional) violation has occurred.
f.
Records shall be kept for seven years from the date the alleged violation is reported.
Handbook for Undergraduate Studies 
