University Ethics and Compliance

Program

Why do We Have a University Ethics and Compliance Program?

#1 The Ethics and Compliance program serves to reflect UNC Charlotte’s values and ideals, it enhances the quality of its community culture and provides guidance that enables individuals to act responsibly.

Why do We Need a University Ethics and Compliance Program?

#2 An effective Ethics and Compliance Program has been shown to enhance an organization’s reputation, contain costs, attract better talent, and increase staff commitment.

Why do We Need a University Ethics and Compliance Program?

#3 ……here are a few more reasons:

ACCREDITATION – SACS PUBLIC HEALTHFINANCIAL AID BIOSAFETYGRANTS & CONTRACTS IRS and NC Tax CodesCONFLICT OF INTEREST CLERY ACT- Campus crime statsNCAA – Athletics IMMIGRATION ADA – Disability FMLAEEO - Non- Discrimination CLEAN WATER ACTFERPA – Student records CLEAN AIR ACTOSHA – Workplace Safety HUMAN / ANIMAL RESEARCHTITLE IX – Sex Discrimination FAIR LABOR STANDARDS and Gender Equity hi and Compliance programs to assure that they meet their al and regulatory obligations

What are the University’s Values?

•Serve as faithful stewards of the public and private resources entrusted to us.

•Promote an intellectual environment that values social and cultural diversity, free expression, collegiality, integrity, and mutual respect

What are the University’s Values?

• Maintain a safe, diverse, team-oriented, ethically responsible, and respectful workplace that develops the professional capacities of our faculty and staff.

• Operate an attractive, environmentally responsible and sustainable campus

The Standards

• Fair Dealing

• Individual Responsibility/ Accountability

• Respect for Others

The Standards

• Compliance with . . .– Laws and regulations– University Policies (legal.uncc.edu/policies)– Contractual obligations

• Conflicts of interest

University Policy 102.2 (EPA)

The Standards

● Records (confidentiality vs. access)

•Ethical Conduct of Research

•Use of University Resources– Only use for University’s benefit, not for personal

purposes

•Reporting and Non-Retaliation– Duty to report violations– Retaliation is prohibited (UP 803)

Reporting a Concern

• Talk to your supervisor

• Talk to a person in a position of authority

• Contact Human Resources, Legal Affairs, Internal Audit, or Risk Management

ETHICSPOINT

● Anonymous and confidential reporting mechanism

● Provided by an external vendor

● Accessible at compliance.uncc.edu and

internalaudit.uncc.edu

● Reports may be made by via secure website

or by telephone at (844) 251-1873

● Available 24/7 365 days a year

Any questions?