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Every semester, students contact me after receiving an academic misconduct charge, honor code violation notice, or conduct hearing letter from their university. Unfortunately, too many wait until the situation has already escalated. By the time I hear from them,...

Getting through one academic integrity case is stressful enough. But when a student is found responsible a second time, the stakes often become much higher. Many colleges treat repeat violations as serious offenses, even if the incidents were completely unrelated....

If you’ve gone through a college conduct hearing and received a decision you don’t agree with, you might be wondering if it’s over or if you have the right to appeal. In many cases, students can appeal a disciplinary decision. But the process can be confusing, the...

Many college students are surprised to learn that their work from last semester or even years ago can be pulled back into question. Whether it’s because of new AI detection tools, a professor’s suspicion, or a routine review, schools are starting to revisit old...

In-state tuition at Florida colleges and universities can save students thousands of dollars each year. But for many families, securing that classification isn’t as simple as it sounds. Whether you’re a recent Florida resident, a dependent student, or someone facing...

For Florida teachers, few moments are more stressful than opening a letter from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) or the Professional Practices Services (PPS) notifying you that an investigation has been opened into your conduct or certification. What may...

You’re dealing with a conduct issue at school. The university sends you a notice of a hearing. Maybe you missed the email, misunderstood the process, or got overwhelmed and didn’t attend. Now you’re wondering what’s going to happen, and what you can do. Missing a...

It’s one of the most stressful situations a student can face. You finish an exam, feel fine about it, and then get an email saying you’ve been accused of using unauthorized materials. Whether you’re accused of having notes, accessing another device, or using online...

You open your inbox and see the subject line: Academic Integrity Violation or Allegation of Cheating. Your heart drops. You know you didn’t cheat, but your professor or the school believes you did. The worst part is being told there’s “evidence,” even though nothing...

You went through your college’s disciplinary process. A decision was made. Maybe you were found responsible for cheating, plagiarism, or another code violation. But now, you have new information that wasn’t available before. Can you appeal based on that? The short...