Grade Trading Underground

As Dean of Academic Affairs, you've discovered evidence of a massive grade-selling operation involving multiple faculty members and students. The investigation takes a devastating turn when your own child's name appears in encrypted messages. Now you must navigate between institutional integrity and family loyalty, knowing any move you make could destroy both your career and your child's future.

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Dr. Marcus Rivera, Dean of Academic Affairs

Conversation Partner

Detective Sarah Chen, Internal Affairs

Setting

Private university office after hours, blinds drawn, single desk lamp casting harsh shadows, surveillance footage playing silently on a wall-mounted screen

Location

Thornton University Administration Building

Learning Objectives

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Navigate the investigation without incriminating your child

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Expose the grade-trading network while maintaining institutional reputation

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Find evidence of who initiated the scheme

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Dr. Rivera, your signature appears on 47 grade changes this semester. Interesting timing, considering your daughter's struggling performance in Advanced Biochemistry. Shall we discuss this now, or after I speak with the Board of Trustees?”

This is how Detective Sarah Chen, Internal Affairs's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1156

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