Duke University is a community dedicated to scholarship, leadership, and service and to the principles of honesty, fairness, respect, and accountability. Citizens of this community commit to reflect upon and uphold these principles in all academic and non-academic endeavors, and to protect and promote a culture of integrity.<\/p>\n
To uphold the Duke Community Standard:<\/p>\n
Objective. The objective of the Sanford Code of Professional Conduct is to promote the Duke Community Standard. Since the entire Duke community benefits from the atmosphere of trust fostered by the Code, each of its members is responsible for upholding the spirit, as well as the letter, of the Code.<\/p>\n
Applicability. The Sanford Code addresses standards expected of, and violations committed by, Master of Public Policy (MPP) or Master of International Development Policy (MIDP) students of the Sanford School of Public Policy or other students taking courses for graduate credit at the Sanford School. MPP and MIDP students who violate the Honor Code within other schools or programs remain under the jurisdiction of the Sanford School of Public Policy and will have their cases reviewed and acted upon, as necessary, according to the Honor Code and procedures described in this document. For dual degree students simultaneously enrolled in the Sanford School and another school at Duke University, the Dean of the Sanford School and the Director of the MPP or MIDP program will discuss any Honor Code violations committed with administrators in the dual degree student\u2019s sister program to determine the appropriate course of action. Disciplinary action, including revocation of a diploma, may be taken against someone who has graduated but later determined, in accordance with procedures established by the Dean, to have committed a Code violation while a student in the MPP or MIDP programs.<\/p>\n
PhD students are members of the Graduate School of Duke University and are governed by the Standards of Conduct and Judicial Procedures of the Graduate School. Undergraduates are governed by the policies and procedures of the Duke University Division of Student Affairs \u2013 Office of Student Conduct. For all students, any conduct arising under Duke University\u2019s pickets and protests regulations and cases involving students across communities (Sanford, Fuqua, Divinity, Undergraduate, etc.) also fall under the jurisdiction of the University Judicial Board.<\/p>\n
Student Obligations. Students will uphold the Sanford Code of Professional Conduct and the Duke Community Standard, including its obligation to take action if the Standard is compromised.<\/p>\n
Student Professionalism. Integral to upholding the Duke Community Standard is the obligation to develop and maintain a professional atmosphere in every aspect of graduate student life. This includes complying with the Honor Code, as set out in further detail below, and according dignity and respect to other students, faculty, and staff, both on and off campus. This obligation extends to official and unofficial activities and events.<\/p>\n
Student Grievance Procedures. It is the responsibility of the Director of the MPP or MIDP program to inform students of the appropriate channels for redressing complaints or grievances other than Honor Code violations. Normally students should bring their concerns to the attention of the person who is the subject of the complaint to see if they can resolve the matter. Although students may also discuss their complaints with any member of the faculty or staff in a position to advise or assist them, students should submit their complaints to the Director of the MPP or MIDP program for resolution. If the complaint cannot be resolved satisfactorily at this level, the student may appeal to the Dean of the Sanford School. An appeal must be filed in writing within two weeks from the date that the student receives notice of the decision by the program directors mentioned above.<\/p>\n
An essential feature of Duke University is its commitment to integrity and ethical conduct. Duke\u2019s honor system builds trust among students and faculty and maintains an academic community in which a code of values is shared. Instilling a sense of honor and of high principles that extend to all facets of life is an inherent aspect of a professional education. A student, by accepting admission to the Sanford School of Public Policy, thereby indicates willingness to subscribe to and be governed by the rules and regulations of the University as currently are in effect or, from time to time, are put into effect by the appropriate authorities of the University, and indicates willingness to accept disciplinary action, if behavior is adjudged to be in violation of those rules or in some way unacceptable or detrimental to the University. A student\u2019s responsibility to the authorities and the regulations of the University in no way alters or modifies responsibilities in relation to civil authorities and laws.<\/p>\n
Violations of the Sanford School of Public Policy Honor Code include the following:<\/p>\n
Unsanctioned collaboration<\/strong> on any examination or assignment. All academic work undertaken by a student must be completed independently unless the faculty member or other responsible authority expressly authorizes collaboration with another. Students may not discuss exams until all students have taken the exam.<\/p>\n Plagiarism<\/strong>: \u201cPlagiarism\u201d occurs when a student presents any information, ideas or phrasing of another as if they were his or her own. Proper scholarly procedures require that all quoted material be identified by quotation marks or indention on the page, and associated with a particular source, be identified and attributed to that source. Instructors should make clear what their expectations are with respect to citing sources for each project. Students unsure about the University definition of plagiarism should consult the undergraduate bulletin, The Duke Community Standard in Practice, at: https:\/\/studentaffairs.duke.edu\/conduct\/about-us\/duke-community-standard<\/a> and this link on the Duke Student Affairs website: https:\/\/studentaffairs.duke.edu\/conduct\/z-policies\/academic-dishonesty<\/a>. The Duke Library website offers guidelines for citing sources and avoiding plagiarism at: https:\/\/library.duke.edu\/research\/plagiarism<\/a> and http:\/\/library.duke.edu\/research\/citing\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Harassment<\/strong>: \u201cHarassment\u201d is any persistent, unsolicited behavior that threatens, intimidates, or torments another and is likely to interfere with an individual\u2019s work or education, or to affect adversely an individual\u2019s health, welfare, safety, or living conditions. Students unsure about the University definition of harassment should consult The Office of Student Conduct harassment policy statement at: https:\/\/studentaffairs.duke.edu\/conduct\/z-policies\/harassment<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cheating<\/strong>: \u201cCheating\u201d is the act of wrongfully the source of information and ideas, if closely using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, study aids, or the ideas or work of another in order to gain an unfair advantage. It includes, but is not limited to, the following: plagiarism; giving or receiving unauthorized aid on tests, quizzes, assignments, or examinations; consulting unauthorized materials or using unauthorized equipment or devices on tests, quizzes, assignments, and examinations; altering or falsifying information on tests, quizzes, assignments, and examinations; using without prior instructor permission any material portion of a paper or project to fulfill requirements of more than one course; submitting an altered examination or assignment to an instructor for re-grading; or working on any test, quiz, examination, or assignment outside of the time constraints imposed. See more at: https:\/\/studentaffairs.duke.edu\/conduct\/z-policies\/academic-dishonesty.<\/a><\/p>\n Computer-Related Offenses<\/strong>: It is expected that any student of the Duke community using its computer resources (all hardware, software, and network connections) will act in a legal and ethical manner. For more information, see https:\/\/web.duke.edu\/policies\/students\/universitywide\/computing.php<\/a>.<\/p>\n Stealing<\/strong>: \u201cStealing\u201d is the theft, mutilation, or any other unlawful or improper appropriation or use of any property that does not belong to oneself. This includes funds or property found in student common areas, faculty and staff offices, classrooms, library and reserve materials; intellectual property of anyone other than oneself; and other funds or property, whether or not related to Duke University. Refer to: https:\/\/studentaffairs.duke.edu\/conduct\/z-policies\/academic-dishonesty<\/a><\/p>\n Lying<\/strong>: \u201cLying\u201d includes, but is not limited to, communicating a falsehood in order to gain unfair academic, professional, personal, or employment advantage that impacts the students, faculty, and administration of Duke University. Refer to: https:\/\/studentaffairs.duke.edu\/conduct\/z-policies\/academic-dishonesty<\/a><\/p>\n