committee: standing committee on research misconduct charge: the standing committee on research misconduct (scrm) is charged with overseein
COMMITTEE: Standing Committee on Research Misconduct
CHARGE: The Standing Committee on Research Misconduct (SCRM) is
charged with overseeing the investigation phase of research misconduct
review in accordance with USF Policy 0-301, Misconduct in Research.
The SCRM is responsible for 1) appointing the Investigation Panel when
a Research Misconduct Inquiry proceeds to an Investigation; 2)
charging the Investigation Panel with investigating the allegation(s);
3) reviewing the Investigation Panel’s Report; and 4) issuing its own
SCRM Report for transmission to the Vice President for Research and
Innovation; including nonbinding recommendations for corrective or
disciplinary action.
OPERATING
PROCEDURES: The Standing Committee on Research Misconduct will develop
its own operating procedures, subject to rules provided in the
University Policy 0-301, Misconduct in Research.
MEMBERSHIP: The Standing Committee on Research Misconduct will be
comprised of six faculty members from different colleges or areas
within the University. The members of the Standing Committee serve for
staggered terms, with two of the members appointed for one year, two
for two years, and two for three years. Membership terms are
renewable.
APPOINTMENT: 1. Nominations for membership on the Standing Committee
will be solicited from the faculty via the USF Faculty Senate,
Committee on Committees.
2. The Vice President for Research and Innovation will select members
from the nominations and appoint nominees to serve.
CHAIRPERSON: Designated by the Vice President for Research and
Innovation
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Approved by the Faculty Senate, 01/21/09