• Protect KSU property, data, and assets
• Prevent waste or the misuse of resources
• Follow financial guidelines, including procurement card use and grant conditions
• Practice sound fiscal management and accurate reporting

Compliance:

• Understand and follow applicable laws, regulations, and policies
• Report suspected violations to appropriate officials; supervisors must address these reports responsibly
• Participate in required ethics and compliance training

Academic Freedom and Responsibilities:

• Encourage students' pursuit of knowledge
• Respect students as individuals and evaluate their work fairly
• Protect confidentiality in student relationships
• Support academic freedom in teaching, research, and public engagement
• Contribute to shared governance and public service

Ethical Teaching and Research:

• Conduct and report research with honesty and integrity
• Adhere to disciplinary standards and federal regulations (e.g., IRB)
• Avoid plagiarism and ensure originality, crediting others' contributions as necessary
• Maintain accuracy in published works

Conflict Avoidance:

• Make decisions impartially and ensure they are free from personal or familial conflicts
• Disclose and recuse oneself from decisions involving conflicts of interest

Information Management:

• Follow laws and policies on handling public, private, and confidential information
• Use safeguards to protect data security and integrity
• Adhere to laws and guidelines pertaining to document retention and disposal

Health and Safety:

• Comply with safety laws and KSU policies
• Report accidents, injuries, or suspicious activities
• Handle hazardous materials responsibly

Reporting Violations

KSU community members are to report any violations of which they have knowledge. Violations may be reported to a community member's direct supervisor, the Office of Human Resources (HR), or the KSU Ethics Hotline.

Whistleblower Protection