Name of code
VMU Code of Ethics
Originator of code
Senate of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU)
Country
Lithuania
Original language
Lithuanian
Year of creation
2007
Type of code
Other
Main frame of accountability
Professional
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Procedural
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
No
Code of Ethics of Vytautas Magnus University by the Senate of Vytautas Magnus University. The Code is based on various international and national legal documents, as well as internal regulations of Vytautas Magnus University. It applies to the entire University community, including students, lecturers, researchers, and administration staff. The Code aims to promote ethical behaviour, define ethical principles, prevent unethical conduct, and protect the reputation of the University. The Code establishes ethical principles and Guidelines for the University community. It aims to foster academic freedom and responsibility, ethical relationships, accountability, and integrity in teaching, science, arts activities, and study processes. The Code addresses various ethical issues such as discrimination, harassment, plagiarism, conflicts of interest, and dishonesty. The Ethics Committee is responsible for implementing and enforcing the Code, and violations may result in disciplinary actions
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