Division of Academic and Student Affairs Student Conduct 11200 SW 8th Street, Graham Center 311 • Miami, FL 33199 • 305 (348-3939) • 305 (348-6477) (fax) • conduct.fiu.edu Florida International University is an Equal Opportunity/Access Employer and Institution •TDD via FRS 1-800-955-8771 February 2, 2021 Marcelo Andino Sent electronically to [email protected] PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL Regarding Case Number: 2020062803 Dear Marcelo Andino (5962158, December 25, 1997): This letter serves to inform you of the outcome of your Administrative Hearing held on January 13, 2021. The report alleges: On (or around) July 15, 2020, as part of MAN 4600 International Business, a student reported you were involved in a group chat in which you thanked another student who posted a video of Test 1. Based upon the information, testimony and evidence presented, the findings are as follows: 1. 6.c.1. - Cheating: The unauthorized use of any materials, information, study aids or assistance from another person on any academic assignment or exercise, unless explicitly authorized by the course Instructor. -- Responsible The Sanctions Assigned as a Result of the Hearing : Written Reprimand: This letter serves as a written reprimand from the University. The University takes official notice that your actions were inappropriate and not in accordance with our community standards. Course Sanction: You will receive a grade of 25% deduction on the final grade for the entire course. There will be no ability to drop or withdraw from the course for any reason. Reflection Paper - Future Behavior: You have been assigned to complete a reflection paper. It is expected that you will take the time to reflect on each section and question to assist in writing a well-developed response that shows you have thought about the issue and considered all possible aspects. This sanction allows you the opportunity to demonstrate the insight you have gained regarding the incident and your decision making, as well as demonstrate proactive measures to minimize the likelihood of future occurrence. You must answer the designated number of questions from each section in order to complete this sanction. This paper should be typed essay, 11-point font, with standard margins, double spaced, and checked for errors (spelling and grammar). Please refer to the enclosed attachment for further instruction. The paper is to be submitted to Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity by March 1, 2021. You may submit your paper electronically to [email protected] The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity reserves the right to require you to rewrite the paper if it does not adhere to the outlined instructions. Based on the above, a finding of Responsible for the charge(s) was reached. As you were found "Responsible" for an Academic Misconduct violation under the Code, you are prohibited from using the Grade Forgiveness Policy for the course in which the academic misconduct occur ...

1. Division of Academic and Student Affairs
Student Conduct
11200 SW 8th Street, Graham Center 311 • Miami, FL 33199 •
305 (348-3939) • 305 (348-6477) (fax) • conduct.fiu.edu
Florida International University is an Equal Opportunity/Access
Employer and Institution •TDD via FRS 1-800-955-8771
February 2, 2021
Marcelo Andino
Sent electronically to [email protected]
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
Regarding Case Number: 2020062803
Dear Marcelo Andino (5962158, December 25, 1997):
This letter serves to inform you of the outcome of your
Administrative Hearing held on January
13, 2021.
The report alleges:
On (or around) July 15, 2020, as part of MAN 4600
International Business, a student reported
you were involved in a group chat in which you thanked another
student who posted a video of
Test 1.
Based upon the information, testimony and evidence presented,

2. the findings are as follows:
1. 6.c.1. - Cheating: The unauthorized use of any materials,
information, study aids or assistance
from another person on any academic assignment or exercise,
unless explicitly authorized by the
course Instructor. -- Responsible
The Sanctions Assigned as a Result of the Hearing :
Written Reprimand: This letter serves as a written reprimand
from the University. The
University takes official notice that your actions were
inappropriate and not in accordance with
our community standards.
Course Sanction: You will receive a grade of 25% deduction on
the final grade for the entire
course. There will be no ability to drop or withdraw from the
course for any reason.
Reflection Paper - Future Behavior: You have been assigned to
complete a reflection paper. It
is expected that you will take the time to reflect on each section
and question to assist in writing
a well-developed response that shows you have thought about
the issue and considered all
possible aspects. This sanction allows you the opportunity to
demonstrate the insight you have
gained regarding the incident and your decision making, as well
as demonstrate proactive
measures to minimize the likelihood of future occurrence. You
must answer the designated
number of questions from each section in order to complete this
sanction. This paper should be
typed essay, 11-point font, with standard margins, double
spaced, and checked for errors

3. (spelling and grammar). Please refer to the enclosed attachment
for further instruction. The paper
is to be submitted to Office of Student Conduct and Academic
Integrity by March 1, 2021. You
may submit your paper electronically to [email protected] The
Office of Student Conduct and
Academic Integrity reserves the right to require you to rewrite
the paper if it does not adhere to
the outlined instructions.
Based on the above, a finding of Responsible for the charge(s)
was reached. As you were found
"Responsible" for an Academic Misconduct violation under the
Code, you are prohibited from
using the Grade Forgiveness Policy for the course in which the
academic misconduct occurred:
MAN 4600 International Business.
Failure to complete these sanctions by the dates indicated will
result in an Academic Integrity
Hold being placed on all of your academic records. This means
that you will be unable to
register for classes, obtain financial aid, transcripts, receive a
diploma, or other academic
records.
You have the right to appeal this decision. You may do so by
submitting the attached Appeal
Form to the appropriate appellate body. This appeal must be
received within seven (7) business
days of receipt of this letter: February 11, 2021. The grounds
and procedures for appeal are
outlined in the FIU Student Conduct & Honor Code.

4. Should you wish not to appeal, be advised that this decision
constitutes final agency action of the
University and that no further action will be taken by the
University on this matter. You may
seek judicial review of this final University decision pursuant to
Florida Rule of Appellate
Procedure 9.190(b)(3), applicable to review of quasi -judicial
decisions of an administrative body
not subject to the Administrative Procedure Act, by filing a
petition for certiorari review with the
appropriate circuit court within thirty (30) days of the final
University decision. If you seek
review with the court, you must also provide a copy of the
petition to the following university
office or official: Office of the General Counsel, Clerk of the
University, Florida International
University, 11200 SW 8th Street, PC 511, Miami, FL 33199.
I hope that you have learned from this experience and will avoid
such situations in the future. If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via
email at [email protected]
Sincerely,
Devin Parra
Associate Director, Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
https://studentaffairs.fiu.edu/get-support/student-conduct-and-
academic-integrity/student-conduct-and-honor-code/index.php
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Reflection Paper ‐ Future Behavior:
You have been assigned to complete a reflection paper. It is exp
ected that you will take the time to reflect on each section
and questions to assist in writing a well‐ developed response th
at shows you have thought about the issue and considered
all possible aspects. This sanction allows you the opportunity to
demonstrate the insight you have gained regarding the
incident and your decision making, as well as demonstrate proac
tive measures to minimize the likelihood of future
occurrence. This should not be used as an opportunity to compla
in about policies or laws. You must answer the designated
number of questions from each section in order to complete this
sanction.
Awareness: (Answer two of the following questions.)
1. Describe, in detail, your decision making process regarding t
his incident.
2. Describe the principles or reasons behind the University's pol
icies associated with this incident.

6. 3. Identify what motivations influenced your decision making pr
ocess.
Scope: (Answer two of the following questions.)
1. Describe the impact, if any, of your actions on each of the fol
lowing: you, your friends, your family, police, staff, others
present or not present, and the FIU community as a whole.
2. Explain your responsibility as a member of the FIU communit
y and what you will do in the future to make sure you are
meeting these responsibilities and expectations.
3. What realistic advice would you give to other students simila
r to yourself who are considering behavior that would
violate University policy?
Personal Reflection: (Answer two of the following questions.)
1. Describe the impact that your decision making process has ha
d on your experiences at FIU, whether academically,
socially, financially, professionally, or otherwise.
2. How did you grow or change as a result of reflecting on your
decisions?
3. What influences impacted your decision making process and
how did your decision align with your personal values?
Application: (Answer one of the following questions.)

7. 1. Describe some of the common situations you will continue to
face in your life as a student where you will need to
consider what you have learned from this incident and detail ho
w you would respond in those situations.
2. Identify any factors (whether environmental, personal, or oth
erwise) that may negatively influence your decision to meet
the University's expectations. Describe, in detail, how you plan
to overcome these hurdles.
Paper Expectations:
This paper should be typed essay, 11‐ point font, with standard
margins, double spaced, and checked for errors (spelling and
grammar). Your hearing officer reserves the right to require you
to rewrite the paper if it does not adhere to the outlined
instructions.
APPEAL FORM
Instructions for Appeal Form:

8. 1. The Appeal Form and any additional pages must be
completed and typed (please attach the
additional pages to this form) by the charged
student/complainant.
2. The Appeal Form must be signed and dated by the charged
student/complainant.
3. The reason(s) for appeal must be selected on the Appeal
Form.
4. The charged student or complainant must submit the Appeal
Form to the appropriate office:
a. Appeal form is to be submitted to the Office of the Senior
Vice President for Academic
& Student Affairs, [email protected], and address the appeal to
the Senior Vice President
for Academic & Student Affairs.
5. Appeal Forms submitted and/or signed by an individual
other than the appealing party will not be accepted.
6. Late appeals will NOT be accepted. All appeals must be
received in the appropriate office no later
than 5:00pm of the seventh (7th) Business Day after the
delivery date of the hearing decision letter.
Appellate Review Process:
The Appellate Officer will review the written appeal, hearing
recording (if applicable) and documentation
from the original hearing, and determine if there are sufficient
grounds for an appeal. If the Appellate Officer
determines there is no basis for appeal, a written decision will
be sent to the student stating that the appeal was
denied, thus sustaining the initial decision and sanction(s).

9. If the Appellate Officer determines that there is a basis for
appeal, an appellate review will be conducted.
The Appellate Officer may then do one of the following:
1. Modify any sanction(s).
2. Order a new hearing.
The appellate decision is issued within twenty-one (21) business
days of receipt of the written request for
appeal, unless notification is given that additional time is
necessary for consideration of the record on appeal.
Decisions of the Appellate Officer reflect final agency action.
An appeal has no effect on a Charged Student’s status when the
sanction was suspension or expulsion - the
sanction(s) are effective immediately from the date of the
decision. If the Charged Student appeals in any
other case, once an appeal is requested, the sanction(s) will be
stayed and will not take effect until the appeal
process has been completed. Under these circumstances, a
Charged Student shall remain eligible to attend
classes and University activities pending the appeal. Refer to
Section 18 of the Student Conduct and Honor
Code at conduct.fiu.edu for further information.
Revised 12/16/2020

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Date:
Name:
Panther ID:
Date of your decision letter:
Case # (found on decision letter):
FIU E-mail:
Local Address:
Phone:
I am appealing a decision made by a hearing body in the
following office:
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Office of Residential Life
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apply):
Violations of the appealing party’s rights or other failure to
follow the Student Conduct procedures

11. that substantially affected the outcome of the initial hearing.
Appeals based on this reason will be
limited solely to a review of the record of the hearing.
On an additional page, describe in detail the irregularities in
fairness and stated procedures that
could have affected the outcome of the hearing.
New information which was not available at the time of the
hearing and could not have been
presented. In addition, the appealing party must show that the
new information could have
substantially affected the outcome.
On an additional page, describe the new information and how
you believe it could have affected
the outcome. Enclose copies of all new documentation or
evidence referenced in the appeal.
The severity of the sanction(s) is disproportionate to the
nature of the charges(s).
On an additional page, describe why the sanctions are
disproportionate and what you would
recommend as alternative sanctions.
By signing below, I understand the information explained above
and I have attached a typed
explanation for my reason(s) for appeal according to the criteria
I have selected above.

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Please write a 150 word response to Tabitha post.
Tabitha,
State Hazard Mitigation Officer
The State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO) is the
individual responsible for all matters regarding FEMA funded
Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) that includes the Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Pre-Disaster Mitigation
(PDM), and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) (Federal
Emergency Management Agency, 2015). The HMA programs are
designed to reduce the risk from natural hazards to individuals
and property. They also seek to reduce reliance on Federal
disaster funds. HMA programs provide funding that increases
community resilience and reduces long-term vulnerability. The
HMA program reduces resource requirements for response and
recovery after a disaster, resulting not only in a safer
community but a more self-reliant one. Funding for the HMGP
is generated from a federally declared disaster, while PDM’s are
used for pre-disaster natural hazard mitigation programs.
SHMO’s manage these grants while also ensuring local
compliance with the hazard mitigation assistance (Smith, Vila,
& Caverly, 2020). They develop hazard mitigation strategies to
prioritize distribution of funds to local governments. SHMO’s
can use funds to hire staff and contractors to aid in grant
management administration. They also conduct training,

13. develop manuals and guides to assist local governments in
applying for and implementing grants, collect and analyze data,
conduct risk assessments, and create quarterly reports.
The Florida Department of Emergency Management
appoints the Florida State Hazard Mitigation Officer while the
State Administration Plan identifies the positions and number of
personnel needed for the mitigation team. The SHMO manages
the mitigation team and can boost the number of personnel with
staff from the emergency management agency after a disaster.
The mitigation team includes clerical, administrative, financial
management staff, program specialists, environmental planners,
and representatives involved in natural resources, floodplain
management, environmental issues, historic preservation,
transportation, planning and zoning, housing and economic
development, building regulations, public information,
insurance, local government, business, and nonprofit
organizations. “With the varied backgrounds and specialized
expertise of members, the team creates interagency,
interdisciplinary insight regarding risks and potential solutions”
(Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2015, p. 97). This
lessens political pressure on the agency receiving the funds and
increases the availability of resources. The mitigation team also
communicates with local governments about State mitigation
priorities and builds support for mitigation initiatives.
An example of the specific role of a State Mitigation
Officer is found in the State of FloridaAdministrative Plan for
the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (State of Florida Division
of Emergency Management, 2018). This plan outlines the
administrative procedures for the HMGP for Hurricanes
Hermine and Matthew and establishes responsibilities between
the State, the Florida Division of Emergency Management
(FDEM), and FEMA. FDEM appoints the State Hazard
Mitigation Officer who ensures the State has an approved
Standard State Hazard Mitigation Plan, conducts a post-disaster
assessment of damages incurred, and gives suggestions for
updating the Local Mitigation Strategies. Along with the FDEM,

14. the SHMO collects relevant documents pertaining to the current
disasters and forwards them to the Implementation Unit,
coordinates with local governments to ensure their actions are
consistent with the plans and actions of the State, manages
HMGP funds, submits quarterly progress reports to FEMA, and
notifies all required personnel of hazard mitigation grant funds.
Please write a 150 word response to Rodrique post
Rodrique,
Roles of State Hazard Mitigation Officer
A State Hazard Mitigation Officer has an essential
responsibility in creating, implementing, and planning strategies
to reduce losses of life and property. These disasters consume a
lot of money; For example, hurricanes in some parts of the
United States use billion of dollars. To end these natural and
technological hazards, hazard and disaster scholars have
emphasized the need for hazard mitigation officers to minimize
the hazard impacts, limit individual and community exposure to
dangers, and strengthen the built environment's resilience. This
paper will discuss the roles of these State Hazard Mitigation
Officers.
First, they create a safe and resilient community through
mitigation planning policies and actions to control hazardous
conditions. By encouraging the people from various
communities and making them gain interest, they reduce these
conditions. Constant visits done by these officers to the affected
areas also assure the community that they are safe; hence
everybody is ready and willing to support the officers to get a
safe neighborhood and stay and carry out their day-to-day
activities (Smith, 2013). They also distribute guidebooks to the
people and conduct workshops and conferences to provide
information and conduct training. After this training, one can
apply to join the State Hazard Mitigation Team. This is done in
states like California and Florida.
Secondly, they facilitate the exchange of information among

15. stakeholders. Since they are the ones that visit the affected
areas and get to see what happened, they are mostly consulted
to determine the amount of money that could be taken to deal
with a specific disaster, whether it is the supply of water or the
materials needed to prevent a likely occurring hazard. They also
go to the affected areas and listen to the affected (Smith, 2013)
people and get to know how desperately they need to be
assisted. Collaboration with the stakeholders develops and
adopts strategies that enhance disaster resilience in
communities. They also communicate with officers from various
areas and exchange vital information to achieve broader hazard
mitigations.
Thirdly, they conduct risk and vulnerability assessments. These
officers are the ones that do research on the most probable risk
and report to the authorities for solutions. They also assess the
integrity of community public water systems to prevent water
crisis events. They also consider the affected areas and then
create awareness among the people living in those risky areas
and advise them on how to handle the various hazards. They
report the assessments done to the stakeholders for earlier plans
to solve any problem that can occur. They also hand out
questionnaires and conduct interviews, and collect them later
for assessment.
Fourth, mitigation officers and Federal Emergency Management
Agency [FEMA] promote resilience in the design of buildings
and infrastructure. FEMA has implemented Sections 404 and
406 of the Stafford Act that allows funding to co-operate
mitigation measures for recovery activities. They recognize the
risk of a disaster increasing as a result of various factors. They
include; high population growth in the high-risk areas, aging
infrastructures, and climatic changes. They co-operate (May
1985) with mitigation officers, inform and update FEMA to
reduce and fund hazardous environmental conditions. For
example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, it supported 42 states
in Washington D.C for the vaccination. FEMA works together
with these officers to create a conducive environment.

16. Mitigation officers also work with the Pre-Disaster Mitigation
Program [PDM] to assist states, territories, tribes, and local
communities in making programs to protect communities from
future hazardous events. They also organize funds that can be
used for projects and planning activities. This Period of
Performance [POP] of this program ends immediately after 36
months of selection. The Flood Mitigation Assistance Program
[FMA] was created to control floods from occurring. They
work (Raikes, 2019) with mitigation officers to evacuate people
from poorly drained areas and bring them to safe places. FMA
receives its funds from the National Insurance Fund for
mitigation processes. Mitigation officers encourage people to
apply for FMA funds. The POP also ends after 36 months of
selection.
Mitigation officers also work with the Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program to assert that the measures taken to reduce loss of life
and property from future disasters are not lost during the
reconstruction process. The funding for this job is available also
long as there is a declaration from the president. The POP ends
after 36 months of selection. In addition to that, every state
appoints its mitigation officers with the assertation of their
leaders.
In conclusion, mitigation officers have a significant role in
preventing disastrous changes in the environments around us.
They create safe and resilient communities, facilitate the
exchange of information among stakeholders, conduct risky and
vulnerable assessments, promote resilience in the construction
of buildings and infrastructure, help in controlling floods,
create programs to create awareness among people, and
asserting measures taken are not lost during reconstruction
process Each state should be encouraged to appoint these
officers.