Expectations of Conduct for UMIACS Members
Throughout its 40+ year history, UMIACS has developed a collegial culture that values all members of the Institute equally, irrespective of academic rank or demographic characteristics. In order to promote and maintain this culture, which is a key enabler of the Institute's academic excellence, we hold all members of the Institute to the highest standards for professional and academic conduct.
Allegations of professional or scientific misconduct are addressed according to the relevant University policies, notably:
University of Maryland Policy on Faculty Professional Conduct
USM Policy on Professional Conduct and Workplace Bullying
Other relevant USM and UMD Policies:
Below we list some of the policies relevant to promoting scientific integrity and professional conduct. This list is not exhaustive. Additional policies may apply.
Non-discrimination:
University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy
University of Maryland Policy on Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
Professional Conduct:
University of Maryland Policy on Sexual Misconduct
University of Maryland Policy on Faculty Professional Conduct
USM Policy on Professional Conduct and Workplace Bullying
State of Maryland Policy on Bullying in the Workplace
Scientific Conduct:
University of Maryland Policy and Procedures Concerning Scholarly Misconduct