Code of Conduct Policy

Policy Owner: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Policy Contact: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs 

POLICY STATEMENT

Types of Infractions

The School of Dentistry believes all oral healthcare providers must possess the highest level of integrity and ethics. School of Dentistry students are expected to govern conduct toward patients, other students, faculty, staff and others with integrity, mutual respect and honor. Students enrolled in a School of Dentistry educational program must follow the guiding principles of the School of Dentistry Code of Conduct as articulated in the Code of Conduct Student Handbook Statement. 

Alleged violations of the Code of Conduct are defined by three categories: Academic Integrity, Professionalism in Healthcare and Personal Conduct. These categories are defined in the Code of Conduct Student Handbook Statement. In addition to these violations, the Board of Regents policy guides and governs conduct for members of the University community.

Code of Conduct Policy (University Policy Library)

REASON FOR POLICY

To describe the types of infractions and resolution process for students enrolled in the School of Dentistry who violate or observe a violation of the School of Dentistry Code of Conduct.

PROCEDURES

Alleged conduct violations are reported using the Code of Conduct Incident Report. Faculty, staff and students may submit a report for any other faculty, staff or student in the School of Dentistry. Complaints reported against faculty or staff will be given to the School of Dentistry Office of Human Resources for resolution. Complaints reported against students will be investigated by the School of Dentistry Code of Conduct Officer.

The Code of Conduct Officer will investigate complaints following the steps defined in the Code of Conduct Officer Investigation. The Code of Conduct Officer will determine the type of allegation and next steps. Professionalism in Healthcare and Personal Conduct violations may be resolved through informal resolution or a hearing. 

Academic Integrity violations must be referred to a hearing. Hearings mandated by the Code of Conduct Officer will be conducted following the School of Dentistry Hearing Board Order of Proceedings. 

The Office of Academic Affairs will maintain all records associated with investigation and resolution of complaints. The Office of Academic Affairs is also responsible for enforcement of sanctions determined through informal resolution or by a hearing board.

FORMS/INSTRUCTIONS 

Code of Conduct Incident Report

APPENDICES

There are no appendices associated with this guideline.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

There is no FAQ associated with this policy.

DEFINITIONS

Students

Any individual enrolled in any educational program directed by or associated with the School of Dentistry. These include dental, dental hygiene and dental therapy students as well as postgraduate certificate and advanced degree-granting programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no responsibilities associated with this format. 

RELATED INFORMATION

Process for Managing Student Conduct Complaints

Code of Conduct Officer’s Investigation of Alleged Violations of the Code of Conduct

School of Dentistry Hearing Board Order of Proceedings

Code of Conduct Student Handbook Statement

HISTORY

ADDITIONAL CONTACTS