Policies regarding the penalties and procedures for violations of academic integrity can be found in the Graduate Bulletin. Faculty members encountering a violation of academic integrity in their courses are required to complete this VAIR form.
With formal submission of the VAIR, a copy will be electronically sent to:
- The student
- Department chair or program director
- Dean of the School or College
- The Graduate School
Any documentation that contains a separate student's information must have that student's personal information redacted. Redact this information prior to including it as part of this submission. Failure to redact this information will result in a FERPA violation for the separate student.
Note: Students who feel they have been erroneously penalized for an academic integrity infraction, or who think that a penalty is inappropriate, may make use of the grievance procedures, beginning with the Department and the College/School where the course was offered. Additional information regarding grievance procedures can be found in the Graduate Bulletin.
Please contact the Graduate School at gradvair@albany.edu regarding questions related to this form and the process. Violations must be discussed with the student prior to submitting the VAIR.
The academic integrity policy indicates the following:
If a faculty member informs the student that he or she will receive a failing grade for the course as a whole or for a component of the course as a result of academic dishonesty, the student receiving such a penalty will not be permitted to withdraw from the course, or to change the grading basis of the course from A-E to S/U.