4.2 Academic Integrity Policy
As a part of the MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP), the Healthcare Administration (HA) program is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical behavior, including academic integrity and intellectual honesty. Faculty students, and staff are all held to these principles to maintain a strong and ethical academic community.
All students at the IHP, including those enrolled in the HA Program, must adhere to the Institute’s Academic Integrity Policy.
Community members are expected to report violations of this policy as they witness or are made aware of them. If you are aware of any violations, you are expected to submit an Academic and Conduct Report Form.
Academic Integrity Standards
All students in the HA program must uphold the standards of academic integrity as defined in Article II, Section 1 of the Institute’s Academic Integrity Policy. Students, faculty, and staff are responsible for the honesty and integrity of their own academic work, including applications for admission, financial aid, in addition to any group or collaborative academic or clinical work attributed to them that is submitted for academic evaluation or credit in an academic course or program of study.
Academic Integrity Procedures
A. Informal Resolutions
Faculty and administrators aim to address minor academic integrity issues informally when appropriate. Informal resolutions are designed to provide students with feedback and guidance to improve, rather than imposing punitive measures. Reporting Informal Resolutions: Faculty or administrators must report informal resolutions to the academic advisor. Repeated informal violations may result in formal action.
• Documentation: Informal resolutions will not be added to a student’s permanent academic file but will be recorded to track patterns of behavior.
B. Formal Resolutions
Formal resolution is pursued when:
1. A pattern of violations exists.
2. The breach in conduct is severe.
Formal resolutions will follow the Academic and Disciplinary Action Policy and procedures outlined in the Academic Integrity Policy.
1. Hearing Committee
Formal resolutions will be heard by a Hearing Committee. The hearing committee will consist of at least 3 faculty members. Hearings may be convened to determine whether a violation has occurred, to discern the seriousness of a violation, and/or to decide on a course of disciplinary actions. Hearings will generally occur within 2 weeks of a violation being reported. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the Committee will make a recommendation of sanctions to the Program Director. The Program Director will send written notification of the decision to the student with relevant course faculty and/or IHP officials cc’ed.
2. Sanctions
Sanctions for violations that are resolved through the formal resolution process will be in accordance with those outlined in the Institute’s Academic Integrity Policy.
C. Appeals
Students who wish to appeal decisions should refer to the SHRS appeals policy