Responsible Conduct of Research & Scholarly Activity Committee

The charge of the Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarly Activity (RCR) Committee is to:

  • Guide the development and implementation of a UNH RCR program, including development of a web-based program of instruction, complementary formal and informal educational offerings, and ongoing communication with UNH faculty, students and staff about the initiative and related issues,
  • Advise the Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School on related policy formulation, implementation and training, and
  • Advocate within the UNH community for the RCR program.

The RCR Committee meets monthly in the Fall and Spring semesters.

Current Members

Will Clyde ~ Graduate School*
Patricia Condon ~ Library (Interim Chair)
Jennifer Miksis-Olds, EOS
Gregg Moore ~ Biological Sciences and Faculty Senate**
Christopher Neefus, Biological Sciences
Shantel Palacio, Graduate Student
Houssam Sabri ~ Postdoctoral Association
Julie Simpson ~ Research Integrity Services*
John Sparrow ~ Psychology, UNH-Manchester
Sharon Tarleton, Office of Community, Equity, and Diversity
May-Win Thein ~ Mechanical Engineering & Ocean Engineering
Anita Tucker ~ Social Work
Karen VanGundy ~ Sociology
James Wible ~ Economics

*Ex-officio voting Member
** Faculty Senate Research and Public Service Committee Representative (ex-officio voting member)

RCR Committee publications: 

  1. Simple Guide to Starting a Research Group
  2. Simple Guide to Using Generative Artificial Intelligence Writing Tools in Research & Scholarship at UNH

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Julie Simpson, Director
Research Integrity Services
Service Building Room 107
51 College Road
Durham, NH 03824
Phone: (603) 862-2003
Email: julie.simpson@unh.edu