10. Investigation by Faculty Panel

10.1 On receipt of a report concerning suspected Unacceptable Academic Practice, the Faculty shall convene a small panel to investigate the case. The panel shall be composed of the Assistant Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience (AFPVC ESE) or nominee and at least one member of academic staff not associated with the assessment in question. A secretary shall be present to keep a record of the meeting.

10.2 Where a case is referred to a faculty panel after an interview to determine authenticity of work, interview panel members shall not be permitted to take part in the faculty panel. The secretary, who is not a panel member, may be the same as in the interview.

10.3 The information about the panel and the invitation to the panel meeting shall be communicated to the student by a member of the faculty administrative team.