Introduction

Many business functions require a high degree of cooperation within and across the University campus and are administered centrally. However, to meet individual unit goals, the University organization structure is largely decentralized. This means that responsibility has been delegated to individual units for many administrative processes and procedures. University policies and procedures such as those identified in this guideline enable the University to operate efficiently and cooperatively as one organization while continuing to meet individual unit goals.

To assist in the effort to meet University goals, the ethics program at the University of Utah has the objective to:

• communicate the University's expectations of proper conduct and what professional conduct the University values and
• support employees in identifying and resolving potential ethical or legal issues.

This document provides an overview of the policies that guide employee conduct at the University and is meant as a complementary publication to policies and guidelines already established. In the event of a conflict, University Policies and Procedures control. In addition to general information on selected topics, information on the various policies outlined within can be obtained from departments under Getting Help.

Faculty and staff at all levels of the organization must ensure that prescribed policies are followed when conducting University activities. Each employee is responsible for adhering to these policies and should be familiar with those addressed in this publication as well as any policies applicable to their specific work area.

If you become aware of activities that are inconsistent with the guidelines included in this document, contact your supervisor or other managers. You can also contact the Division of Human Resources, the Office of the General Counsel, Department of Public Safety (Police), or the Internal Audit Department (see also Getting Help).

If you are uncomfortable reporting to management, the University has selected EthicsPoint, a private contractor, to administer an Ethics & Compliance Hotline . The EthicsPoint service offers independence, confidentiality, and 24 hours per day, 7 days per week availability. Reports may be made either

Online at secure.ethicspoint.com (Click on the gold “file a report” button in the upper right-hand section, enter University of Utah in the “Enter Organization Name” box, and hit “Submit”.)

or

By Calling Toll Free: (888) 206-6025.

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