Faculty, staff, administrators, Regents, individuals using KSU resources or facilities, recipients of KSU funds, and agents acting on behalf of KSU.
A KSU community member who reports, in good faith, an alleged violation of this policy.
Exemplary ethical conduct is critically important to KSU's mission and its relationship with stakeholders. KSU community members shall use the following core values as a guide for their conduct and behavior:
Compassion, Communication, Commitment, and Collaboration
Ethical and Moral Responsibility
Intentional Actions
Excellence and Innovation
Impactful Community Engagement
Holistic Professional Development
In addition to upholding KSU's core values, KSU community members shall also adhere to the following ethical standards:
Promote the best interest of KSU
Foster the vision, mission, and values of KSU
Preserve the public's respect and confidence in KSU
Exhibit personal integrity, honesty, and responsibility
Maintain an environment of mutual respect, impartiality, and collaboration
Disclose conflicts of interest to ensure KSU's independence from outside influence
Comply with all policies and regulations of KSU, as well as all applicable state and federal laws and regulations
Demonstrate stewardship of KSU property and resources
As aforementioned, KSU community members must comply with federal and state laws, as well as all KSU policies and regulations, when performing their duties. Moreover, KSU community members bound by professional or occupational codes of ethics (such as attorneys, certified public accountants, and nurses) must also adhere to those standards. In addition to following KSU's core values, ethical standards, and professional codes of ethics, KSU community members must also fulfill the responsibilities set forth below.
Promote transparency and integrity
Ensure compliance with laws and policies
Evaluate staff performance fairly
Provide training on workplace and educational rules and procedures