ARI is committed to serving Harvard Medical School (HMS) by promoting institutional values and standards of professional integrity.  The professional integrity team helps individuals access resources and supports informal resolution and formal complaint processes in accordance with the following policies:

Additional information related to the University’s NDAB Policies can be found at the Office for Community Conduct website. 

ARI serves as a resource to help HMS community members make informed decisions about options and navigate available supports under the Title IX and Sexual Misconduct policies:

When concerns are raised by sponsors, including the NIH, regarding harassment, bullying, retaliation or hostile working conditions, the professional integrity team reviews the concerns raised and collaborates with partner offices to facilitate any required reporting or response to such sponsors. 

Consultation when concerns arise

ARI encourages community members to contact us to discuss conduct that may implicate the professional integrity policies we support. We are available to help community members navigate supportive resources, discuss informal ways of addressing concerns, and to assist individuals with navigating informal resolution procedures and formal complaint processes.  Community members may also contact the Harvard Ombuds Office, a confidential resource available to anyone from the Harvard community, including faculty, trainees, staff, students and those with a Harvard appointment at an affiliate institution, to discuss concerns, clarify goals and consider options and next steps. In addition, University Disability Resources (UDR) serves as a central resource on disability-related information, procedures and services for the Harvard community and provides expertise in the development, implementation, and acquisition for best and promising disability-related University practices, procedures and resources. UDR supports the Harvard University Disability Grievance Policy and Procedure, which provides a process for addressing grievances related to disability resources, accommodations, and services. Finally, the Office for Community Conduct is available to provide support, information, or advice regarding concerns related to the Harvard University Non-Discrimination Policy and Anti-Bullying Policy.

Specific points of contact

Local Designated Resources for questions, concerns and support related to the Harvard University Non-Discrimination Policy and Anti-Bullying Policy are listed below and include the population(s) they support.  These individuals work together to ensure that your concerns reach the person best-positioned to handle your concern, dependent on the population each supports. All individuals listed below also serve as Title IX Resource Coordinators, except where noted with an asterisk, and can be contacted for questions, concerns and support related to the Harvard University Interim Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and the Interim Other Sexual Misconduct Policy.

For HMS and its affiliates

  • Keri Godin, Director for Professional Integrity (Jurisdiction: faculty, postdoctoral fellows)
  • Latrice Hight, Program Manager for Professional Integrity  (Jurisdiction: faculty, postdoctoral fellows)
  • Jose Martinez, Director of HR Compliance and Professional Conduct (Jurisdiction: staff, students, postdoctoral fellows)
  • Mark Addison, Title IX Resource Coordinator and Program Officer (Jurisdiction: students)

 

For HSDM

  • Susan Moore, Director of Human Resources (Jurisdiction: staff)
  • Carrie Sylven, Director of Student Affairs (Jurisdiction: students)
  • Brittany Seymour*, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs (Jurisdiction: faculty)

 

HMS Appropriate Officials under the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Bullying Policies

  • For complaints against HMS faculty and fellows: Dean George Daley
  • For complaints against HSDM faculty: Dean William Giannobile and Dean George Daley
  • For complaints against HMS staff and students: Simone Leary, Chief Human Resources Officer

 

For questions or consultation related to any of our professional integrity policies and processes or to request education or resources, please contact the Director for Professional Integrity, Keri Godin, or contact the Program Manager for Professional Integrity, Latrice Hight.

Additional Support

Education & Resources: We offer tailored training and resources on professional integrity and policies. If you’d like to request training for your group, please contact Keri Godin, Director for Professional Integrity.