1.2, Academic Misconduct

 Policy Statement

Members of the Cornell University community are expected to perform their scholarly and scientific activities with honesty, to meet the highest ethical standards, and to respect the facts, the appropriate standards of evidence, and the contributions and scholarship of others. The university will vigorously investigate allegations of academic misconduct, taking all reasonable steps to protect the rights and interests of individuals whose work or performance is questioned.

 Entities Affected by this Policy

Endowed Ithaca and contract colleges of the university (excluding the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College).

Note: This policy covers undergraduate, graduate or extramural students only insofar as their actions are not already covered by the Code of Academic Integrity.

 Policy Information

• Responsible Executive: Provost
• Responsible Offices: Dean of the Faculty/Vice Provost for Research 
• Dates: Issued: December 1998
• Contact: Your local unit's administrative office or Dean of Faculty 

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