{"id":15377,"date":"2026-10-28T11:05:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T15:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/murc\/?page_id=15377"},"modified":"2026-10-28T13:13:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T17:13:23","slug":"rio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/murc\/rio\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Integrity Officer (RIO)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"x1ghz6dp x1717udv x1wty727 x4gjf66 xdj266r x15eiy0f x1lziwak x15472z4 xdhfpv1 x1akz92t x1lliihq x1s688f x14rh7hd\" data-d-component=\"title\"><span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Research<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Integrity<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Officer (RIO): <\/span>Advancing a Culture of Responsible Research<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"x1ghz6dp x1717udv x1wty727 x4gjf66 xdj266r x15eiy0f x1lziwak x15472z4 xngnso2 xhacrq1 x1lliihq x1s688f x14rh7hd\" data-d-component=\"title\"><span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Research<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Integrity<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Starts<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">with<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Us<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"x1ghz6dp x1717udv x1wty727 x1pd3egz x4gjf66 xdj266r x15eiy0f x1lziwak x15472z4 x1qlqyl8 x15bjb6t x1lliihq x14rh7hd\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Promoting ethical research practices, supporting responsible scholarship, and protecting the integrity of the research process at Marshall University. Integrity<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">is<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">fundamental<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">to<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">the<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">pursuit<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">of<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">knowledge.<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Marshall<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">University<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">is<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">committed<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">to<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">fostering<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">a<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">research<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">environment<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">grounded<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">in<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">honesty,<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">transparency,<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">accountability,<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">and<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">respect<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">for<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">the<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">scholarly<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x1ghz6dp x1717udv x1wty727 x1pd3egz x4gjf66 xdj266r x15eiy0f x1lziwak x15472z4 x1qlqyl8 x15bjb6t x1lliihq x14rh7hd\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">The<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Research<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Integrity<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Officer<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">(RIO)<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">supports<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">this<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">commitment<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">through<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">education<\/span> <span 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data-d-streaming-word=\"\">arranging<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">training<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">for<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">your<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">department,<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">or<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">asking<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">questions<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">about<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">a<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">potential<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">concern,<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">the<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">RIO<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">serves<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">as<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">a<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">resource<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">for<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">the<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Marshall<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">research<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-d-component=\"text\">\n<p data-d-component=\"text\">\n<h3 data-d-component=\"text\">Who to Contact?<\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\";\"><div class=\"marsha-row flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6 py-6 border-b border-gray-100\"><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-1\/6 lg:px-6 mt-6 lg:mt-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/murc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/10\/Richard-Headshot-04082025.pdf-e1793207226224.jpg\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/murc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/10\/Richard-Headshot-04082025.pdf-e1793207226224.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/murc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/10\/Richard-Headshot-04082025.pdf-e1793207226224.jpg?resize=250,300 250w\" alt=\"\" class=\"rounded-lg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-3\/4 lg:px-6 mt-6 lg:mt-0 entry-content\"><div class=\"text-xl font-semibold uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/murc\/profile\/richard-d-egleton-phd\/\">Richard D. Egleton, PhD<\/a><\/div><div class=\"mt-3 mb-4\"><div class=\"font-semibold mb-1\">Interim Research Integrity Officer<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/murc\/directory\/murc\/\" rel=\"tag\">MURC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/murc\/directory\/ori\/\" rel=\"tag\">ORI<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/murc\/directory\/rio\/\" rel=\"tag\">RIO<\/a><\/div><div class=\"flex items-center my-2\"><svg class=\"text-gray-500 fill-current h-4 w-4 mr-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M493.4 24.6l-104-24c-11.3-2.6-22.9 3.3-27.5 13.9l-48 112c-4.2 9.8-1.4 21.3 6.9 28l60.6 49.6c-36 76.7-98.9 140.5-177.2 177.2l-49.6-60.6c-6.8-8.3-18.2-11.1-28-6.9l-112 48C3.9 366.5-2 378.1.6 389.4l24 104C27.1 504.2 36.7 512 48 512c256.1 0 464-207.5 464-464 0-11.2-7.7-20.9-18.6-23.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>304-696-3523<\/div><div class=\"flex items-center my-2\"><svg class=\"text-gray-200 fill-current h-5 w-5 mr-4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M502.3 190.8c3.9-3.1 9.7-.2 9.7 4.7V400c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V195.6c0-5 5.7-7.8 9.7-4.7 22.4 17.4 52.1 39.5 154.1 113.6 21.1 15.4 56.7 47.8 92.2 47.6 35.7.3 72-32.8 92.3-47.6 102-74.1 131.6-96.3 154-113.7zM256 320c23.2.4 56.6-29.2 73.4-41.4 132.7-96.3 142.8-104.7 173.4-128.7 5.8-4.5 9.2-11.5 9.2-18.9v-19c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v19c0 7.4 3.4 14.3 9.2 18.9 30.6 23.9 40.7 32.4 173.4 128.7 16.8 12.2 50.2 41.8 73.4 41.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:egleton@marshall.edu\">egleton@marshall.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How the RIO Can Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap justify-center items-stretch gap-8 cards-per-row-3\">\n\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card flex flex-col rounded-lg overflow-hidden relative transition-all duration-200 ease-out shadow-sm self-stretch\">\n\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 right-0 h-1 bg-linear-to-r from-green to-green-bright\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"p-6 pb-0 pt-7 bg-gray-50\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"uppercase font-bold text-lg tracking-wider leading-tight text-gray-900\">\n\t\t\t\tEducation &amp; Training\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"h-0.75 mt-4 w-10 bg-green\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"px-6 pt-4 pb-7 flex flex-1 flex-col styled-list text-[15px] bg-gray-50 text-gray-500\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-1\">\nLearn about responsible research practices, ethical decision-making, and the standards that guide research at Marshall University. Customized training is available for departments, programs, and research teams.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card flex flex-col rounded-lg overflow-hidden relative transition-all duration-200 ease-out shadow-sm self-stretch\">\n\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 right-0 h-1 bg-linear-to-r from-green to-green-bright\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"p-6 pb-0 pt-7 bg-gray-50\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"uppercase font-bold text-lg tracking-wider leading-tight text-gray-900\">\n\t\t\t\tGuidance &amp; Consultation\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"h-0.75 mt-4 w-10 bg-green\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"px-6 pt-4 pb-7 flex flex-1 flex-col styled-list text-[15px] bg-gray-50 text-gray-500\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-1\">\nGet guidance on research integrity expectations, university policies, and questions about potential research misconduct. If you are unsure whether a concern falls under the research integrity policy, you may consult with the RIO before filing a formal complaint.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card flex flex-col rounded-lg overflow-hidden relative transition-all duration-200 ease-out shadow-sm self-stretch\">\n\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 right-0 h-1 bg-linear-to-r from-green to-green-bright\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"p-6 pb-0 pt-7 bg-gray-50\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"uppercase font-bold text-lg tracking-wider leading-tight text-gray-900\">\n\t\t\t\tResearch Misconduct Review\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"h-0.75 mt-4 w-10 bg-green\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"px-6 pt-4 pb-7 flex flex-1 flex-col styled-list text-[15px] bg-gray-50 text-gray-500\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-1\">\nThe RIO reviews allegations of research misconduct, including fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism, in accordance with applicable university policies and procedures.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 data-d-component=\"title\"><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"x1ghz6dp x1717udv x1wty727 x4gjf66 xdj266r x15eiy0f x1lziwak x15472z4 xngnso2 xhacrq1 x1lliihq x1s688f x14rh7hd\" data-d-component=\"title\"><span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Understanding<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Research<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Integrity<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"x1ghz6dp x1717udv x1wty727 x1pd3egz x4gjf66 xdj266r x15eiy0f x1lziwak x15472z4 x1qlqyl8 x15bjb6t x1lliihq x14rh7hd\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Research<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">integrity<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">involves<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">using<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">honest<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">and<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">verifiable<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">methods<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">when<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">proposing,<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">conducting,<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">reviewing,<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">and<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">reporting<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">research.<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">It<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">includes<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">following<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">applicable<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">laws,<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">regulations,<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">university<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">policies,<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">and<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">accepted<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">professional<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x1ghz6dp x1717udv x1wty727 x1pd3egz x4gjf66 xdj266r x15eiy0f x1lziwak x15472z4 x1qlqyl8 x15bjb6t x1lliihq x14rh7hd\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">All<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">university<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">employees<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">engaged<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">in<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">research<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">share<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">responsibility<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">for<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">upholding<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">these<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">principles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-d-component=\"title\"><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"x1ghz6dp x1717udv x1wty727 x4gjf66 xdj266r x15eiy0f x1lziwak x15472z4 x1603h9y xladpa3 x1lliihq x1s688f x14rh7hd\" data-d-component=\"title\"><span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">The<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Three<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Categories<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">of<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Research<\/span> <span data-d-streaming-word=\"\">Misconduct<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"x1ghz6dp x1717udv x1wty727 x4gjf66 xdj266r x15eiy0f x1lziwak x15472z4 x1603h9y xladpa3 x1lliihq x1s688f x14rh7hd\" data-d-component=\"title\">                                            \n        \n    <div\n        id=\"fabrication\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('fabrication', true)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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'text-green' : ''\"\n            id=\"fabrication-button\"\n            aria-controls=\"fabrication-panel\"\n                    >\n            <div class=\"text-left font-bold contrast-more:font-black tracking-wide text-base lg:text-lg hc:text-gray-900 contrast-more:text-gray-900\">\n                Fabrication\n            <\/div>\n\n            <span class=\"ml-3\">\n                <svg class=\"h-5 w-5 transition-transform duration-300 ease-out stroke-gray-400 shrink-0\"\n                     x-bind:class=\"{ 'rotate-180': expanded }\"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" d=\"M19 9l-7 7-7-7\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n\n        <div\n            id=\"fabrication-panel\"\n            role=\"region\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"fabrication-button\"\n            x-show=\"expanded\"\n            x-collapse\n            x-cloak\n        >\n            <div class=\"text-gray-700  bg-white py-6 px-5 styled-list\">\n                \nFabrication is making up data or results and recording them in the research record.<br \/>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"falsification-2\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('falsification-2', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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The RIO can help faculty, staff, students, researchers, and academic departments explore the ethical responsibilities associated with research. Training can be developed to address the needs of your department, program, or research team. To discuss a customized training session, email <a href=\"mailto:rio@marshall.edu\"><span class=\"xt0psk2 x1ghz6dp x1717udv x1wty727 x4gjf66 x15eiy0f x1lziwak x15472z4 x1qlqyl8 x15bjb6t x1s688f x14rh7hd xdj266r\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-inline=\"\">rio@marshall.edu<\/span><\/a>. 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