KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
POLICY TITLE: Ethics Hotline Policy
VOLUME, SECTION & NUMBER: 5.1.6
ENTITIES AFFECTED: All University Stakeholders
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Board of Regents Office of Finance & Business Affairs Office of General Counsel
APPROVED BY:
The Kentucky State University Board of Regents
EFFECTIVE DATE:
November 28, 2023
POLICY STATEMENT:
The purpose of the Ethics Hotline Policy is to establish a confidential and anonymous mechanism for employees, students, and other University stakeholders to report unethical behavior, violations of University policies, or any other misconduct. This policy outlines the process for reporting, investigating, and addressing reported concerns through the designated Ethics Hotline.
Kentucky State University is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability. The Ethics Hotline serves as a tool to facilitate the reporting of unethical conduct without fear of retaliation.
DEFINITIONS:
Ethics Hotline
A confidential and anonymous reporting channel established to receive and address concerns related to unethical behavior, policy violations, or misconduct.
Internal Auditor/Internal Auditor Team
The individual or group of individuals tasked with providing independent and objective evaluations of the