Guidelines for Conduct
The following guidelines apply to all persons affiliated with the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Their intent is to insure that the Institute’s Core Values are reflected in all we do, to preserve freedom of expression and association, and to protect civil, personal, and property rights. Conduct subject to disciplinary action includes but is not limited to:
• Intentional disruption of teaching, research, administration, or any other functions at the Institute.
• All forms of dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized copying of software, providing false information to the Institute, forgery, and any alteration or misuse of Institute ID cards, documents or instruments of identification.
• Any behavior incompatible with the guidelines for professional and ethical conduct.
• Any action that endangers the health or safety of self or others.
Any violations of the Guidelines for Conduct that result in a grading penalty or any other formal recommendation for academic or disciplinary action will be reported by the faculty member to the Chair or Director of the student’s program and the Dean of Student and Alumni Services. For any egregious violation or more than one offense, disciplinary action up to and including dismissal is at the discretion of the department.