Standards of Practice for Art Research Activities at Tokyo University of the Arts

　The overarching goal of Tokyo University of the Arts(TUA) is to play a pivotal role in developing art culture while respecting the spirit of freedom and creativity that has existed since TUA was founded. Art research activities conducted by the constituents of TUA are entrusted by society and the results of these research activities must be widely shared with people and returned to the society. As an essential requirement for upholding the principle of freedom in art research activities, constituents of TUA must exercise rigorous self-discipline and strive to eliminate any dishonest practice that undermines the abovementioned trust and/or seriously obstructs the progress of research activities. To reaffirm the above and continue to make contributions to society, the university adopts the following Standards of Practice for Art Research Activities.

April 1, 2010

　Constituents (students, faculty, and staff) of Tokyo University of the Arts (TUA) must comply with the following Standards of Practice and conduct themselves at all times in a fair and impartial manner when engaging in research activities in the various fields of art.

1. Constituents of TUA must have full appreciation for the irreplaceable cultural and social value of art, and abstain from any dishonest practice that could undermine the trust of those engaged in these artistic activities. Constituents must also endeavor to prevent dishonest practice before it occurs.
2. When conducting research activities, constituents of TUA must not engage in any form of dishonest practice that infringes on the rights of others, examples of which are: fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism. In addition, constituents must endeavor to immediately report such behavior if it occurs.
3. Constituents must completely understand that TUA’s research activities are supported by public funds, such as operational cost subsidies. Such funds must be used responsibly and in compliance with the relevant laws, notices, and regulations.
4. Constituents of TUA must respect the individuality of all persons and must not discriminate against others on the basis of their attributes, ideas, beliefs or principles. In addition, constituents must not use their educational, research, or administrative status to engage in behavior of a harassing nature.