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N. Satisfactory Progress: Conduct

Professional Conduct

This Graduate Program, the Graduate School, and the Division of Student Life all uphold the UW System policies and procedures in place for academic and non-academic misconduct. In addition, graduate students are held to the same standards of responsible conduct of research as faculty and staff. Unprofessional behavior towards clients/study participants, faculty, staff, peers, and the public are significant issues in the evaluation and promotion of students. In turn, we hold expectations for the highest level of academic integrity and expect professional, ethical, and respectful conduct in all interactions. Students may be disciplined or dismissed from the Graduate Program for misconduct or disregard for professional conduct expectations, regardless of their academic standing in the program. Separate and apart from a violation of Professional Conduct, a student may face university disciplinary action with regard to the same action.

Concerns about infractions of Professional Conduct may be effectively handled informally between the instructor/advisor and the student within a given department or school. If a resolution is not achieved, a graduate program representative may be included in the discussion. Separate and apart from a violation of Professional Conduct, a student may face University disciplinary action regarding the same action. Students are responsible for reading the information here as well as the information published on all the relevant websites. Lack of knowledge of this information does not excuse any infraction.

  1. Professional Ethics. Students shall show respect for a diversity of opinions, perspectives, and cultures; accurately represent your work and acknowledge the contributions of others; understand the UW Student Code of Conduct (https://conduct.students.wisc.edu/); represent your profession and the program; ensure your resumes/CVs must reflect accurate information; and ensure fair and appropriate credit is given to all contributors on a project.
  2. Honesty and Integrity. Students shall demonstrate honesty and integrity as shown by honesty and ethics in research and IRB applications—including honesty in interpretation of data; commitment to an unbiased interpretation of academic and professional endeavors; and the need to document research activities, protect subject/client confidentiality, and HIPAA regulations; not plagiarize others or past work (self-plagiarism), cheat, or purposefully undermine the work of others; and
  3. Interpersonal and Workplace Relationships. Students shall interact with peers, faculty, staff and others they encounter within their professional capacity in a manner that is respectful, considerate, and professional. This includes and is not limited to: attending all scheduled meetings, honoring agreed-upon work schedules, being on-time and prepared for work/meetings, contributing collaboratively to the team, keeping respectful and timely communication, offering prompt response to inquiries, and employing respectful use of available equipment/technology/resources. Regular or unexplained absences are unprofessional in the workplace and could trigger a review. To facilitate the free and open exchange of ideas, any criticism shall be offered in a constructive manner, and the right of others to hold different opinions shall be respected.

Academic Misconduct

Non-Academic Misconduct

Research Misconduct

HSRP Handbook

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