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97 wide meetings were subsequently held to solicit input, resulting in the formation of a Task Force on Diversity and Equality that continues to work on three areas: crisis response, building an inclusive community, and building diversity. clxxi In addition, a policy of clear and timely communication to the Curry community regarding incidents that might threaten campus safety has been instituted. To support continued work in this area, the Strategic Planning process has identified “An inclusive campus community that respects, supports and attracts diversity in all its multiple forms” as one of four strategic directions for Curry, going forward. Integrity has also been strengthened since the last self‐study through the institution of a Board of Directors Conflict of Interest Statement and the inclusion of a Whistleblower policy in the Employee Handbook. Progress has also been made on the issue of intellectual property, which has been an ongoing concern of the faculty, primarily as a result of challenges introduced through newer technologies. While the new Collective Bargaining Agreement will include a policy on this issue, the adequacy of the newly‐developed policy has yet to be tested. As the College has increased its research activity and profile (faculty, staff, and students) at the undergraduate and graduate levels, there has been an increased need for Institutional Review Board (IRB) review of research involving human subjects. A task force was convened in 2009 to make recommendations for revitalizing and updating the IRB; recommendations went into effect in 2010. clxxii The IRB has also provided educational outreach to assure that all members of the College community are equipped to proceed in an ethical manner when conducting research. This action typifies Curry’s commitment to embed ethical principles throughout the educational experience and to be proactive in developing policies that encourage high ethical standards. With that said, dealing with student infractions of academic honesty is an issue with which the College still struggles. Of particular concern to the faculty is the issue of subsequent offenses by the same student. The current policy allows for the reporting of the offense to the Chief Academic Officer, but does not require it; as a result, it is not always possible to know if a student has a history of academic dishonesty. This issue is being considered by the Undergraduate Academic Policy Committee, as they review the current Honesty Statement. Beyond the academic enterprise, Athletics and Residential Life have continued to strengthen their commitment to ethical action. Utilizing the Fans Code of Conduct at Athletic events, and holding regular meetings between Resident Advisors (RAs) and students that include discussions of integrity and civility in the Residence Halls send a clear message to students that integrity and honesty are important in all aspects of College life. Projection The College’s commitment to act with integrity and to provide an environment where students can learn to value integrity will remain central to the mission of the College. To that end, College faculty and staff will: • Review the College’s current statement and policy regarding Academic Honesty and Curry College 2012 Self-Study Standard Eleven
98 consider developing and implementing new policy to ensure greater awareness and compliance. • Explore the relationship and consistency of undergraduate and graduate policies and the mechanisms for their development and evaluation. • Continue the work of cross‐constituency teams as the strategic planning process unfolds and initiate new cross‐functional collaborations. • Increase institutional focus on strengthening a diverse and inclusive campus community. Institutional Effectiveness Ongoing structures and mechanisms to evaluate and improve the ethical functioning of the College are in place and function well; these include: • Undergraduate Academic Policy Committee receives and reviews suggestions from the faculty related to academic honesty concerns; it then makes recommendations to the faculty for any necessary policy changes. At the graduate level, the Graduate Council performs the same function. • Regularly scheduled meetings between the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and the Chair of the Faculty and between the CAO and the AAUP President serve as ongoing opportunities for discussion of any current problems as well as for ongoing assessment of the overall environment. These relationships maintain an important balance between administrative and faulty agendas. • In light of the College’s commitment to providing students with a safe living environment, the annual safety report published by the Public Safety Department is another important mechanism to evaluate the campus. It is used to provide a clear picture of the extent to which this commitment is met. • The IRB is an ongoing structure that assures compliance with federal regulations and ethical guidelines concerning research with human subjects. Perhaps the most important structure in place to assure the integrity of the College is a committed faculty and administration. A long history of high ethical standards characterizes the College and is a mainstay of the institution. Curry College 2012 Self-Study Standard Eleven
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