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of the Keck School community.<\/p>\n<p>USC\u2019s Unifying Values are the cornerstone of the university community.\u00a0 Faculty, staff and students are held to codes of behavior, each of which include specific definitions of prohibited conduct that fall within the broader definition of mistreatment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Honesty and Integrity<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We conduct ourselves with the highest degree of integrity and honesty.<\/li>\n<li>We truthfully conduct our research and report our research findings and will not represent others\u2019 work or ideas as our own.<\/li>\n<li>We do not seek, by action or implication, oral or otherwise, to create an incorrect impression of our abilities or to create an unfair advantage over our colleagues.<\/li>\n<li>We do not tolerate or support unethical behavior in ourselves or our colleagues and will report such behavior when it occurs through established procedures as detailed in the Mistreatment 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We will not assume responsibilities beyond our capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>We do not conduct clinical responsibilities while impaired by drugs or alcohol.<\/li>\n<li>We work to develop personal habits that promote social, physical, and mental health and wellness. 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