Eastern Washington University (EWU) is an academic community dedicated to providing instruction in higher education, advancing knowledge through scholarship and research, and providing related services to the community. The University has the responsibility to create and maintain an academic environment that promotes freedom of inquiry and expression while protecting the rights, opportunities and welfare of students, faculty, staff and guests. To achieve this, EWU complies with all federal and state laws related to research and has established rules, policies, procedures and standards to ensure ethical conduct.