ࡱ> 352k zbjbj 4$[f[fl \\\\\ppp8p<$L\\\[[[:\\[[[[0h8aF[ 0<[?[\[L[[<X ": General Policies Regarding Misconduct in Scientific Research 1. Policy. Misconduct in academic research poses a fundamental threat to the process of academic research and creative endeavors and therefore cannot be tolerated. 2. Handling of allegations. Allegations of misconduct in academic research are a serious matter. They must be handled in a prompt and appropriate manner with due respect and concern both for the accused and the accuser. The responsibility for coordinating these procedures rests with the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs unless there is a conflict of interest, in which case the Chancellor will assume this responsibility. 3. Protection of the accused. Until a decision as to the facts of the case is made through the judicious application of the policies and procedures described in this document, the accused is to be protected by the institution. Individual parties involved must be shielded from the possible damage arising from allegations of misconduct, while ensuring a prompt and effective response to the allegations raised. The primary mechanism for this protection will be strict confidentiality. The damages resulting from spurious allegations of misconduct in academic research, and inappropriate assumptions of guilt must be minimized. 4. Protection of the accuser. The accuser is also to be protected by confidentiality and anonymity in the initial handling of the case until it becomes necessary for the identity of the accuser to be revealed to the accused and to other parties that need to know. Except under extraordinary circumstances, the accused has the right to confront the accuser. Special care in this respect must be taken in cases where the accuser is subordinate to the accused. Spurious, frivolous, or irresponsible accusations of misconduct are, themselves, a form of academic misconduct and should be dealt with accordingly. Individuals must be protected by the institution from these types of allegations. 5. Confidentiality. An investigation of an allegation of misconduct in academic research must be handled with strict confidentiality at all times. 6. Conflict of interest. A conflict of interest, real or perceived, must be avoided in the investigation of an allegation of misconduct in academic research. The membership of the investigating committee must be screened to avoid this difficulty. 7. Timeliness. Fairness and justice to the parties involved require that allegations of misconduct in academic research be resolved in a timely manner. Any deviation from the time guidelines given below should involve the preservation of the fair and appropriate handling of the investigation. When a departure from these time constraints is judged to be necessary, the extent and specifics of the departure must be documented and agreed to in writing by the parties involved. 8. Documentation. The investigation of an allegation of misconduct in academic research must be carefully documented starting with the initial allegation and proceeding through disposition and reporting of findings. Thorough documentation is important for several reasons, including potential legal proceedings that may follow from such cases. Every substantive aspect of the investigation needs to be documented. Personnel decisions or other actions arising from the disposition of the case need to be justified in the documentation. 9. Organization. There will be three stages involved in the handling of an allegation of misconduct in academic research. The first stage, which is the internal (Inquiry) stage, involves the gathering of facts as quietly and confidentially as possible with only the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Inquiry Committee, and the faculty member(s) named in, the allegations being informed of the proceedings. If the inquiry indicates that a formal investigation is warranted, then an Investigating Committee is formed as described below, and the second (Investigation) stage begins. At this stage, the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs informs the Chancellor that such proceedings are underway. The third (Summary) stage involves actions taken by the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs based on findings in the first two stages. 10. If in the Inquiry stage it is found that a full investigation (second stage) is appropriate, then the University has the responsibility of informing various parties both within and external to the university community. Those who need to be informed will depend on the circumstances, but may include: (l) department chairs, administrators, or other faculty who will be affected by the investigation; (2) persons who have been or are currently in collaboration with the accused; and (3) any funding agency that requires reporting under such circumstances. 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