Ethics-related resources and programs at Tufts University:
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A comprehensive list of Tufts University policies and procedures can be found here .
Programs and Groups:
Center for International Environment and Resource Policy
Ethics and Values Signature Program at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
The Experimental College at Tufts University - Regularly offers courses regarding how ethics pertains to various fields (e.g. Business Ethics)
Philsophy Department's Certificate Program in Ethics, Law, and Society
Schloarship and Research:
The Office of the Vice Provost (OVP) administers, encourages, and facilitates research at the University, including implementing the University's research policies.
The Research and Scholarship Misconduct Hotline - Tufts University has instituted a 24-hour hotline on which complaintants may leave an anonymous message in order to report an allegation of research or scholarship misconduct.
Policy-Specific Resources:
Conflict of Interest Policy (TUSM)
Business and Administration:
The EthicsPoint Auditing Service - Tufts University has established a 24-hour, independent hotline on which complaintants may leave an anonymous message in order to report suspicions of business misconduct within the University.
Audit and Management Advisory Service - Independently and objectively reviews Tufts University operations to strengthen effectiveness in governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy
Finance Policy on Regulatory Compliance - Tufts University views compliance with federal, state and local regulatory matters as a serious obligation. Employees should become familiar with any pertinent regulations which govern teaching, research and administrative activities in his or her area of responsibility.
Information Technology's Policy on Responsible Use
Faculty Scholarship:
Sheldon Krimsky, Department of Urban and Environmental Planning, School of Arts and Sciences
Father David O'Leary, University Chaplain
