The Health Center is obligated by audit requirements to account for property, including permanent equipment. The Department of Fiscal Services has the responsibility for maintaining equipment records. The Health Center is committed to providing a safe work environment for faculty, staff, and students, and expects everyone to cooperate in maintaining our high standards of environmental health and safety. The Health Center has a license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to use substances which emit ionizing radiation. Training and bio-safety related services are available from the Office of Research Safety.
Researchers share an ethical obligation which requires integrity in research.
The concept 'integrity in research' embraces a wide range of issues and practices. The Health Center has established procedures for investigating allegations of misconduct which respect the rights of all parties involved. In general, if the University is to be a sub-contractor, a proposal must be submitted to the contracting organization. This proposal must be reviewed and approved through the Health Center in the routine manner as a regular grant or contract. This proposal must be signed by an authorized official of the institution which will serve as the subcontractor, and must include both technical information and a budget.