If you're a student that attends a college or university in Alaska and you're facing an academic misconduct charge, one, it needs to be taken seriously. Two, you should let your parents know. Three, you should familiarize yourself with your school's resolution method. Different schools use different methods to address and resolve an academic misconduct case. Some schools use an investigation method. Some schools use a hearing process. Some schools use a combination thereof.
Academic misconduct itself can encompass various forms. Plagiarism, not citing properly, cheating on an exam, having a cell phone in a testing center. Whatever the academic misconduct charge is, it can have unfortunate, tremendous implications if not successfully resolved on internships, graduate school, employment. It's important to take necessary steps to effectively respond to an academic misconduct charge. An experienced advisor can help in this capacity.
Alaska colleges and universities where Joseph D. Lento can help as your or your student's academic misconduct advisor during investigations, hearings, and appeals include, but are not limited to, the following schools:
- 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
It is an unfortunate reality that academic misconduct charges can upend an accused student's life if not properly addressed, and Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm have unparalleled experience passionately fighting for the future of his clients at colleges and universities in Alaska and throughout the nation. He does not settle for the easiest outcome, and instead prioritizes his clients' needs and well-being. Joseph Lento is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, is admitted as an attorney pro hac vice in state and federal court if needed when representing clients nationwide, and serves as an academic misconduct advisor for students facing disciplinary cases in Alaska and throughout the nation. Make certain your or your student's interests are protected - Contact National Academic Misconduct Advisor Joseph D. Lento today at 888-535-3686.