Ethics Awareness Week - November 7 - 13, 2022
Ethics Awareness Week - November 7 - 13, 2022
Dear Campus Community:
The University System of Georgia (USG) is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct in pursuit of its mission to create knowledge. Accomplishing this mission demands integrity, good judgment and dedication to public service from all members of the USG community. Annually, the USG highlights this commitment through an Ethics Awareness Week which is scheduled this year for November 7- 13, 2022. The purpose of this week is to remind employees of our commitment to an ethical culture and our shared ethical values and expectations.
Ethics Awareness Week is part of a comprehensive Ethics and Compliance Program. This Program includes a system-level Ethics Policy and Code of Conduct, on-boarding ethics training, periodic ethics refresher training, compliance audits, special reviews and an Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline.
In support of this effort, Georgia College & State University will be hosting events to build upon our system-wide shared core values of integrity, excellence, accountability and respect.
I have asked Jen Yearwood and Sarah Whatley to co-chair the planning of the week’s events. Activities during this week will bring awareness to ethics, reinforce principles, and promote our shared values. Each day will focus on one of Georgia College & State University’s values. For each in-person event attended, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to enter their name in a drawing for a chance to win one of 3 Faculty/Staff Meal Plans donated by Sodexo. The drawing will take place on Friday, November 11, at 10:30am.
Activities planned for faculty and staff this week are as follows:
Monday, November 7, 2022 – The pursuit of knowledge and truth for the public good
- Did you know? Resource tabling event – 8:30-10:30am at the A&S Fountain (Rain Location: The Den)
- Chancellor’s Chat: Promoting a Culture of Excellence – 11:00am-12:00pm – JOIN LIVE
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - Ethical principles including integrity, altruism, reason, respect, and responsibility in discourse and actions.
- American Red Cross Blood Drive – 8:00am – 5:00pm – Peabody Auditorium **Donors and volunteers needed
- Ethics: Why it Matters Panel Discussion– 2:00-3:00pm – Magnolia Ballroom
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 - The transformative effect of service, leadership, and collaborative engaged learning experiences both in and beyond the classroom.
- Eggs and Ethics – 8:30-10:00am – Magnolia Ballroom
- American Red Cross Blood Drive – 8:00am – 5:00pm – Peabody Auditorium **Donors and volunteers needed
Thursday, November 10, 2022 - Diversity and Inclusion in all forms.
- For Your Q’sideration: Ethics in Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community – 9:00-10:00am or 2:00-3:00pm - The HUB
- USG Ethics & Compliance Panel Discussion “Steering an Ethical Culture” – 11:00am-12:00pm – Livestreamed event, you must register - REGISTER NOW
Friday, November 11, 2022 – Veteran’s Day
- Veteran’s Day Ceremony – 9:00am – Magnolia Ballroom
- Ethics Awareness Week Participation Drawing – 10:30am – Livestream on GCSU Facebook Page
For more information regarding Ethics Awareness Week activities, visit the following link: https://www.gcsu.edu/audit/ethics.
I appreciate your support and involvement in next week’s activities.
Sincerely,
Cathy Cox
President
Georgia College & State University