Research Security, Integrity, and Compliance

The Office of Research Security, Integrity, and Compliance (RSIC) mission is to protect the security and integrity of the 艾可直播 College research enterprise; provide support and guidance to faculty, staff and students engaged in academic, administrative and business activities; ensure compliance with all applicable BC policies, U.S. statutes and federal regulations; and support BC鈥檚 strategic goals to expand the University鈥檚 research and scholarship and increase its global presence.

RSIC is responsible for the following compliance programs:

  • Export Controls and Sanctions Compliance
  • Industrial Security
  • Research Integrity (Conflicts of Interest & Conflicts of Commitment)
  • Research Misconduct
  • Research Security

To accomplish its mission, RSIC works closely with other offices within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (VPR), including:

  • Office of Sponsored Research
  • Office of Research Protections
  • Office of Technology Transfer and Licensing
  • Office of Research Infrastructure & Operations听

RSIC also regularly coordinates and works with offices outside of the VPR, including:

  • Office of General Counsel
  • Office of the Vice Provost for Faculties
  • Office of the Vice Provost for Global Engagement
  • Information Technology Services

Research Security

Industrial Security

Research Misconduct

Export Control & Sanctions

Research Integrity

Staff

Office Email:听 rsicoffice@bc.edu

Leigh-Alistair Barzey

Director of Research Security, Integrity, and Compliance听
617-552-1144
leigh-alistair.barzey@bc.edu

Michael (MJ) Curry

Associate Director of Export Controls and Sanctions Compliance
617-552-2068
michael.curry@bc.edu

Daniella Melendez

Assistant Director of Research Integrity
617-552-2082
daniella.melendez@bc.edu

Margaret Regan

Facility Security Officer
617-552-2371
margaret.regan@bc.edu

EthicsPoint Hotline

The University ethics reporting hotline provides an anonymous channel for employees to facilitate reporting of possible illegal, unethical, or improper conduct when normal channels of communication are not available or are impractical under the circumstances. You can submit an anonymous report through the EthicsPoint Hotline at听