APS #1039

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Degree Revocation

Brief Description

Affirms the right of the Board of Regents to revoke a previously awarded degree due to subsequent discovery of academic misconduct or administrative error and outlines procedures for degree revocation.

Reason for Policy

This policy affirms the right of the Board of Regents to revoke a previously awarded degree due to subsequent discovery of academic misconduct or administrative error, as stated in Regent Law, Article 4, Part B.  It outlines the procedures that must be followed for degree revocation, as required by Regent Policy 4.B.6.

I. Introduction

II. Policy Statement

III. Justification for Degree Revocation

IV. Procedures

V. Definitions

VI. Related Policies

VII. History