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'''''Inquiry''''' means preliminary information-gathering and preliminary fact-finding in accordance with applicable law to | '''''Inquiry''''' means preliminary information-gathering and preliminary fact-finding in accordance with applicable law to determine whether an allegation of research misconduct warrants investigation.<br /> | ||
'''''Investigation''''' means the formal development of a factual record and the examination of that record leading to a decision to recommend or not a finding of research misconduct and may include a recommendation for other appropriate actions, including administrative action. | '''''Investigation''''' means the formal development of a factual record and the examination of that record leading to a decision to recommend or not a finding of research misconduct and may include a recommendation for other appropriate actions, including administrative action. | ||
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'''''Retaliation''''' means any adverse action taken against a complainant, witness, or committee member by an institution or one of its members in response to—(a) a good faith allegation of research misconduct; or (b) good faith cooperation with a research misconduct proceeding. | '''''Retaliation''''' means any adverse action taken against a complainant, witness, or committee member by an institution or one of its members in response to—(a) a good faith allegation of research misconduct; or (b) good faith cooperation with a research misconduct proceeding. | ||
== Responsibility for Implementation == | == Responsibility for Implementation == | ||
The Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is responsible for assuring compliance with federal, state, and university policies and procedures governing the responsible and ethical conduct of research. The Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs delegates responsibility for responding to allegations of research misconduct to the Research Integrity Officer, who shall be responsible for ensuring that inquiries and investigations thoroughly evaluate the facts while protecting the rights of the parties involved in the alleged misconduct. | The Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is responsible for assuring compliance with federal, state, and university policies and procedures governing the responsible and ethical conduct of research. The Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs delegates responsibility for responding to allegations of research misconduct to the Research Integrity Officer, who shall be responsible for ensuring that inquiries and investigations thoroughly evaluate the facts while protecting the rights of the parties involved in the alleged misconduct. | ||