Safeguarding Rights. Shaping Futures.

Safeguarding Rights. Shaping Futures.

Dan Rothfeld

Sep 29, 2025

10 minutes read

I’m at risk of being dismissed from my master’s program. What are the steps to appeal and stay in school?

Dismissal at the graduate level is serious since there are greater stakes and a substantial time, financial, and effort commitment. […]

Dan Rothfeld

Sep 29, 2025

8 minutes read

How to Appeal Dismissal for GPA Less than 2.0 During Dad’s Illness &1st Appeal Denied?

At this stage, the formal processes appear to have been exhausted. The remaining option may be to submit an informal […]

Dan Rothfeld

Sep 29, 2025

8 minutes read

Dental School is Forcing a Leave of Absence due to Failed Classes. Can I Appeal to Continue my Studies?

The objective would be to seek continuation of your student status until all appeal processes are concluded. The immediate priority […]

Dan Rothfeld

Sep 29, 2025

5 minutes read

How to Defend Cheating Accusations Based on Mouse & Phone Suspicions?

The focus should remain on evidence directly related to the examination; other opinions are not material to the determination. The […]

Dan Rothfeld

Sep 29, 2025

9 minutes read

I used a calculator on an exam and admitted it, but now I’m facing a second, false allegation from the same professor. How do I prove retaliation?

Regarding the first incident involving the calculator, that matter appears to be concluded. The use of the calculator was acknowledged, […]

Dan Rothfeld

Sep 22, 2025

7 minutes read

What you should do If an online university (like WGU or Capella) flags your exam for screen sharing and having programs in the background?

The answer to this question is subjective to each situation, but online institutions sometimes prioritize financial considerations over student welfare. […]

Dan Rothfeld

Sep 22, 2025

12 minutes read

Falsely accused of academic dishonesty because of a 20-minute lag when I uploaded my exam work. What’s the best way to prepare for my hearing?

In a situation like this, the burden of proof is on the professor. What evidence does your professor possess that […]

Dan Rothfeld

Sep 22, 2025

9 minutes read

I made a mistake and cited my sources wrong, and now the school is charging me with fabrication. How can I explain it was an unintentional error?

This comes down to intent. The question is, did you do anything with the intent to deceive? It sounds like […]

Francesca Korbas

Sep 4, 2025

11 minutes read

8 IEPs Examples in 2025

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a written document for kids with impairments/disability . It is a plan for teaching […]

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