1. Charge to the Committee ..... 15
  2. First Meeting ..... 16
  3. Investigation Process ..... 16
  4. Time for Completion ..... 17
  5. The Investigation Report ..... 17
  6. Elements of the Investigation Report ..... 17
  7. Comments on the Draft Report and Access to Evidence ..... 18
  8. Respondent ..... 18
  9. Confidentiality ..... 18
  10. Decision by Deciding Official ..... 18
  11. Notice to ORI of Institutional Findings and Actions ..... 19
  12. Completion of Cases; Reporting Premature Closures to ORI ..... 19
  13. Institutional Administrative Actions [Optional] ..... 20
  14. Other Considerations ..... 20
  15. Termination or Resignation Prior to Completing Inquiry or Investigation ..... 20
  16. Restoration of the Respondent's Reputation ..... 20
  17. Protection of the Complainant, Witnesses and Committee Members ..... 21
  18. Allegations Not Made in Good Faith ..... 21

Appendix A: Research Integrity Officer Responsibilities KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO ALLEGATIONS OF RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

This statement of policy and related procedures is intended to assist Kentucky State University (KSU) in addressing the investigation and resolution of allegations regarding research misconduct consistent with 42 CFR Part 93.

I. Introduction

A. General Policy and Scope

This statement of policy and procedures is intended to carry out KSU's responsibilities under the Public Health Service (PHS) Policies on Research Misconduct, 42 CFR Part 93. This document applies to allegations of research misconduct (fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results) involving:

  • A person who, at the time of the alleged research misconduct, was employed by, was an agent of, or was affiliated by contract or agreement with this institution;1 and