It is the policy of the University of Dayton that high legal and ethical standards be maintained in the areas of research and scholarship. Misconduct in research is considered a major breach of the contract between the scholar or researcher and the University. This policy has been designed to maintain high standards that provide (a) mechanisms for dealing with instances of alleged misconduct; (b) a defined chain of responsibility for conducting research; (c) assurance that individuals charged with supervision of other researchers and scholars can realistically execute their responsibilities, particularly when research teams are large; (d) assurance that named authors of papers and abstracts play a genuine role in the research and accept responsibility for the quality of their contributions; (e) assurance that research data are recorded and retained in a clear and appropriate manner; and (f) guidance and direction for scholars and researchers concerning public announcement and publication or research findings.

            For questions concerning this policy or to obtain the complete text of this policy, contact the Office of the Provost, St. Mary’s Hall Room 212, or the Office of the Director of the Research Institute, Kettering Laboratories Room 524.