Faculty Handbook

Unacceptable and Questionable Research Practices

Last updated: 6/19/2009

PROCEDURES CONCERNING ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT 
IN RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES (Cont.)

These Procedures were approved by the Board of Trustees on April 11, 1997 and revised June 28, 2002 and June 19, 2009. 

XI. Unacceptable and Questionable Research Practices

a. Referral from Proceedings. An Inquiry Panel may find that, while a Respondent's conduct does not warrant an Investigation, it nevertheless constitutes an Unacceptable Research Practice or Questionable Research Practice. Similarly, an Investigative Committee may find that, while a Respondent's conduct does not constitute Misconduct, it nevertheless constitutes an Unacceptable Research Practice or a Questionable Research Practice. Any such finding shall be referred to the appropriate administrator for review. The administrator may deem further action appropriate, including, in the case of Unacceptable Research Practices, disciplinary action pursuant to applicable University policies, procedures, and contracts, including procedures for challenging or grieving disciplinary action. 

b. Discovery and Report. Unacceptable Research Practices or Questionable Research Practices may also be discovered in circumstances other than a review of an Allegation under these Procedures. When that happens, the alleged Unacceptable Research Practice or Questionable Research Practice should be referred to the appropriate administrator for review and such further action, if any, as the administrator may deem appropriate, including, in the case of Unacceptable Research Practices, disciplinary action pursuant to applicable University policies, procedures, and contracts, including procedures for challenging or grieving disciplinary action.