The Russ College of Engineering and Technology of Ohio University announced in a

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The Russ College of Engineering and Technology of Ohio University announced in a press conference that it had found

The Russ College of Engineering and Technology of Ohio University announced in a press conference that it had found "rampant and flagrant plagiarism" in the theses of mechanical engineering graduate students. Faculty singled out for "ignoring their ethical responsibilities" included Jay Gunasekera, chair of the department. Gunasekera was prohibited from advising students. He filed a suit against Dennis Irwin, the dean of Russ College, for violating his due process rights. What does due process require in these circumstances? Why?

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Due process usually requires notice, an opportunity to defend oneself, and the right to grieve an action already taken. But Gunasekera did not lose his job; he was only prohibited from advising students. Therefore it could be argued that there was no loss of life, liberty or property. So constitutional due process rights may not apply in this case. However, there may be additional rights guaranteed by the collective bargaining agreement of the Ohio Federation of Teachers.

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