Appendix L: Centre College Policy for Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct

Table of Contents

I. Introduction

A. General Policy

B. Scope

II. Definitions

III. Rights and Responsibilities

A. Research Integrity Officer

B. Whistleblower

C. Respondent

D. Deciding Official

IV. General Policies and Principles

A. Responsibility to Report Misconduct

B. Protecting the Whistleblower

C. Protecting the Respondent

D. Cooperation with Inquiries and Investigations

E. Preliminary Assessment of Allegations

V. Conducting the Inquiry

A. Initiation and Purpose of the Inquiry

B. Sequestration of the Research Records

C. Appointment of the Inquiry Committee

D. Charge to the Committee and the First Meeting

E. Inquiry Process

VI. The Inquiry Report

A. Elements of the Inquiry Report

B. Comments on the Draft Report by the Respondent and the Whistleblower

C. Inquiry Decision and Notification

D. Time Limit for Completing the Inquiry Report

VII. Conducting the Investigation

A. Purpose of the Investigation

B. Sequestration of the Research Records

C. Appointment of the Investigation Committee

D. Charge to the Committee and the First Meeting

E. Investigation Process

VIII. The Investigation Report

A. Elements of the Investigation Report

B. Comments on the Draft Report

C. Institutional Review and Decision

D. Transmittal of the Final Investigation Report to ORI

E. Time Limit for Completing the Investigation Report

IX. Requirements for Reporting to ORI

X. Institutional Administrative Actions

XI. Other Considerations

A. Termination of Institutional Employment or Resignation Prior to Completing Inquiry or Investigation

B. Restoration of the Respondent's Reputation

C. Protection of the Whistleblower and Others

D. Allegations Not Made in Good Faith

E. Interim Administrative Actions

XII. Record Retention

Sections that are based on requirements of the PHS regulations codified at 42 C.F.R. Part 50, Subpart A have endnotes that indicate the applicable section number, e.g., 42 C.F.R. ' 50.103(d)(1).