The procedures outlined in this document constitute the formal administrative mechanisms by which Mailman School of Public Health responds to allegations of Honor Code violations. Faculty and students are responsible for reporting any violations of the Honor Code, observed or otherwise identified or suspected; but it is the responsibility of the school to pursue and investigate allegations, and, where appropriate and necessary, impose sanctions. In the event of a suspected Honor Code violation, the faculty member or student may, at their discretion, informally consult appropriate Mailman School of Public Health colleagues for advice, such as a faculty member, department chair, or a representative from the Office of Student Affairs. It is, however, the obligation of all faculty and students to follow the procedures detailed in this document to respond to suspected Honor code infractions, rather than to attempt to resolve them on an individual or informal basis. Confidentiality must be strictly maintained by all parties; only those with a legitimate need to know shall be informed. Professors must withhold assigning grades for any disputed assignments and the final course grade until the Disciplinary Hearing and Honor Board Procedures have been completed.

A written complaint is required to initiate the process. If a student or faculty member suspects that an Honor Code infraction has occurred, he or she (hereafter referred to as the "witness") must address a written complaint to the Dean of Students, describing the circumstances of the suspected infraction and the person believed to be responsible.

All faculty and students are required to use these Honor Code enforcement procedures to address suspected Honor code infractions, rather than to try to resolve them on an individual basis.