Research Security, Integrity and Compliance

The Office of Research Security, Integrity and Compliance (RSIC) mission is to protect the security and integrity of the Boston College research enterprise; provide support and guidance to faculty and staff engaged in research, academic, administrative and business activities; ensure compliance with all applicable BC policies, U.S. laws and federal regulations; and support BC’s strategic goals to expand the University’s research and scholarship and increase its global presence.

RSIC is responsible for the following compliance programs:

  • Research Security
  • Research Integrity
  • Research Misconduct
  • Export Controls

To accomplish its mission, RSIC works closely with other offices within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (VPR), including:

  • Office of Sponsored Research
  • Office of Research Protections
  • Office of Technology Transfer and Licensing
  • Office of Research Infrastructure

RSIC also regularly coordinates and works with several offices outside of the VPR, including:

  • Office of General Counsel
  • Office of the Vice Provost for Faculties
  • Office of the Vice Provost for Global Engagement
     

Contact

Leigh-Alistair Barzey
Director, Research Security, Integrity and Compliance
Office of the Vice Provost for Research

Phone
617-552-1144

Email
leigh-alistair.barzey@bc.edu

Address
Waul House 207D
270 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Research integrity is a concept that cannot be fully defined by a short, simple phrase. A recent national report asserts that for the individual researcher it "embodies above all the individual's commitment to intellectual honesty and personal responsibility. It is an aspect of moral character and experience. For an institution, it is a commitment to creating an environment that promotes responsible conduct by embracing standards of excellence, trustworthiness, and lawfulness..."
Institute of Medicine and National Research Council, Integrity in Scientific Research, 2002

EthicsPoint Hotline

The University ethics reporting hotline provides an anonymous channel for employees to facilitate reporting of possible illegal, unethical, or improper conduct when normal channels of communication are not available or are impractical under the circumstances. You can submit an anonymous report through the EthicsPoint Hotline at bc.ethicspoint.com

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