Reflection Paper
Division of Academic and Student Affairs Student Conduct
11200 SW 8th Street, Graham Center 311 • Miami, FL 33199 • 305 (348-3939) • 305 (348-6477) (fax) • conduct.fiu.edu Florida International University is an Equal Opportunity/Access Employer and Institution •TDD via FRS 1-800-955-8771
February 2, 2021
Marcelo Andino Sent electronically to mandi004@fiu.edu
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
Regarding Case Number: 2020062803
Dear Marcelo Andino (5962158, December 25, 1997):
This letter serves to inform you of the outcome of your Administrative Hearing held on January 13, 2021.
The report alleges: On (or around) July 15, 2020, as part of MAN 4600 International Business, a student reported you were involved in a group chat in which you thanked another student who posted a video of Test 1.
Based upon the information, testimony and evidence presented, the findings are as follows: 1. 6.c.1. - Cheating: The unauthorized use of any materials, information, study aids or assistance from another person on any academic assignment or exercise, unless explicitly authorized by the course Instructor. -- Responsible
The Sanctions Assigned as a Result of the Hearing :
Written Reprimand: This letter serves as a written reprimand from the University. The University takes official notice that your actions were inappropriate and not in accordance with our community standards.
Course Sanction: You will receive a grade of 25% deduction on the final grade for the entire course. There will be no ability to drop or withdraw from the course for any reason.
Reflection Paper - Future Behavior: You have been assigned to complete a reflection paper. It is expected that you will take the time to reflect on each section and question to assist in writing a well-developed response that shows you have thought about the issue and considered all possible aspects. This sanction allows you the opportunity to demonstrate the insight you have gained regarding the incident and your decision making, as well as demonstrate proactive measures to minimize the likelihood of future occurrence. You must answer the designated number of questions from each section in order to complete this sanction. This paper should be typed essay, 11-point font, with standard margins, double spaced, and checked for errors (spelling and grammar). Please refer to the enclosed attachment for further instruction. The paper
is to be submitted to Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity by March 1, 2021. You may submit your paper electronically to conduct@fiu.edu. The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity reserves the right to require you to rewrite the paper if it does not adhere to the outlined instructions.
Based on the above, a finding of Responsible for the charge(s) was reached. As you were found "Responsible" for an Academic Misconduct violation under the Code, you are prohibited from using the Grade Forgiveness Policy for the course in which the academic misconduct occurred: MAN 4600 International Business.
Failure to complete these sanctions by the dates indicated will result in an Academic Integrity Hold being placed on all of your academic records. This means that you will be unable to register for classes, obtain financial aid, transcripts, receive a diploma, or other academic records.
You have the right to appeal this decision. You may do so by submitting the attached Appeal Form to the appropriate appellate body. This appeal must be received within seven (7) business days of receipt of this letter: February 11, 2021. The grounds and procedures for appeal are outlined in the FIU Student Conduct & Honor Code.
Should you wish not to appeal, be advised that this decision constitutes final agency action of the University and that no further action will be taken by the University on this matter. You may seek judicial review of this final University decision pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.190(b)(3), applicable to review of quasi-judicial decisions of an administrative body not subject to the Administrative Procedure Act, by filing a petition for certiorari review with the appropriate circuit court within thirty (30) days of the final University decision. If you seek review with the court, you must also provide a copy of the petition to the following university office or official: Office of the General Counsel, Clerk of the University, Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th Street, PC 511, Miami, FL 33199.
I hope that you have learned from this experience and will avoid such situations in the future. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at dmparra@fiu.edu.
Sincerely,
Devin Parra Associate Director, Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
Student Conduct and Academic Integrity 11200 S.W. 8th St., GC 311, Miami, FL 33199 – Tel: 305-348-3939 – Fax: 305-348-6477 – conduct.fiu.edu
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Reflection Paper ‐ Future Behavior:
You have been assigned to complete a reflection paper. It is expected that you will take the time to reflect on each section
and questions to assist in writing a well‐developed response that shows you have thought about the issue and considered
all possible aspects. This sanction allows you the opportunity to demonstrate the insight you have gained regarding the
incident and your decision making, as well as demonstrate proactive measures to minimize the likelihood of future
occurrence. This should not be used as an opportunity to complain about policies or laws. You must answer the designated
number of questions from each section in order to complete this sanction.
Awareness: (Answer two of the following questions.)
1. Describe, in detail, your decision making process regarding this incident.
2. Describe the principles or reasons behind the University's policies associated with this incident.
3. Identify what motivations influenced your decision making process.
Scope: (Answer two of the following questions.)
1. Describe the impact, if any, of your actions on each of the following: you, your friends, your family, police, staff, others
present or not present, and the FIU community as a whole.
2. Explain your responsibility as a member of the FIU community and what you will do in the future to make sure you are
meeting these responsibilities and expectations.
3. What realistic advice would you give to other students similar to yourself who are considering behavior that would
violate University policy?
Personal Reflection: (Answer two of the following questions.)
1. Describe the impact that your decision making process has had on your experiences at FIU, whether academically,
socially, financially, professionally, or otherwise.
2. How did you grow or change as a result of reflecting on your decisions?
3. What influences impacted your decision making process and how did your decision align with your personal values?
Application: (Answer one of the following questions.)
1. Describe some of the common situations you will continue to face in your life as a student where you will need to
consider what you have learned from this incident and detail how you would respond in those situations.
2. Identify any factors (whether environmental, personal, or otherwise) that may negatively influence your decision to meet
the University's expectations. Describe, in detail, how you plan to overcome these hurdles.
Paper Expectations:
This paper should be typed essay, 11‐point font, with standard margins, double spaced, and checked for errors (spelling and
grammar). Your hearing officer reserves the right to require you to rewrite the paper if it does not adhere to the outlined
instructions.
APPEAL FORM
Instructions for Appeal Form:
1. The Appeal Form and any additional pages must be completed and typed (please attach the additional pages to this form) by the charged student/complainant.
2. The Appeal Form must be signed and dated by the charged student/complainant. 3. The reason(s) for appeal must be selected on the Appeal Form. 4. The charged student or complainant must submit the Appeal Form to the appropriate office:
a. Appeal form is to be submitted to the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, vpdsa@fiu.edu, and address the appeal to the Senior Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs.
5. Appeal Forms submitted and/or signed by an individual other than the appealing party will not be accepted. 6. Late appeals will NOT be accepted. All appeals must be received in the appropriate office no later than 5:00pm of the seventh (7th) Business Day after the delivery date of the hearing decision letter.
Appellate Review Process:
The Appellate Officer will review the written appeal, hearing recording (if applicable) and documentation from the original hearing, and determine if there are sufficient grounds for an appeal. If the Appellate Officer determines there is no basis for appeal, a written decision will be sent to the student stating that the appeal was denied, thus sustaining the initial decision and sanction(s).
If the Appellate Officer determines that there is a basis for appeal, an appellate review will be conducted. The Appellate Officer may then do one of the following:
1. Modify any sanction(s). 2. Order a new hearing.
The appellate decision is issued within twenty-one (21) business days of receipt of the written request for appeal, unless notification is given that additional time is necessary for consideration of the record on appeal. Decisions of the Appellate Officer reflect final agency action.
An appeal has no effect on a Charged Student’s status when the sanction was suspension or expulsion - the sanction(s) are effective immediately from the date of the decision. If the Charged Student appeals in any other case, once an appeal is requested, the sanction(s) will be stayed and will not take effect until the appeal process has been completed. Under these circumstances, a Charged Student shall remain eligible to attend classes and University activities pending the appeal. Refer to Section 18 of the Student Conduct and Honor Code at conduct.fiu.edu for further information.
Revised 12/16/2020
Student Conduct & Academic Integrity 11200 SW 8th Street, Graham Center 311 • Miami, FL 33199 • Ph: (305) 348‐3939 • Fax: (305) 348‐6477 • conduct.fiu.edu
Florida International University is an Equal Opportunity/Access Employer and Institution • TDD via FRS 1‐‐‐800‐‐‐955‐‐‐8771
Date: Name: Panther ID:
Date of your decision letter: Case # (found on decision letter): FIU E-mail:
Local Address: Phone: I am appealing a decision made by a hearing body in the following office:
Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
Office of Residential Life I choose to appeal based on the following criteria (check all that apply):
Violations of the appealing party’s rights or other failure to follow the Student Conduct procedures that substantially affected the outcome of the initial hearing. Appeals based on this reason will be limited solely to a review of the record of the hearing.
On an additional page, describe in detail the irregularities in fairness and stated procedures that could have affected the outcome of the hearing.
New information which was not available at the time of the hearing and could not have been presented. In addition, the appealing party must show that the new information could have substantially affected the outcome.
On an additional page, describe the new information and how you believe it could have affected the outcome. Enclose copies of all new documentation or evidence referenced in the appeal.
The severity of the sanction(s) is disproportionate to the nature of the charges(s).
On an additional page, describe why the sanctions are disproportionate and what you would recommend as alternative sanctions.
By signing below, I understand the information explained above and I have attached a typed explanation for my reason(s) for appeal according to the criteria I have selected above.
Student Signature: Date:
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