Ethics

“Ethics is a code of values which guides our choices and actions and determines the purpose and course of our lives.” .................................................................................. Michael Josephson

LANE BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY NUMBER: A.100: POLICY TYPE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTIONS

POLICY TITLE: ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYEES
The institution strives to adhere to the highest ethical standards in its representation to its constituencies and the public; in its teaching, scholarship and service; in its treatment of students, faculty, and staff; and in its relationships with regulatory and accrediting agencies. All concerned with the good of the college will seek ways to support institutional integrity.

The board is responsible to ensure the integrity of the college. Individuals are responsible for their personal integrity and for acting in a manner consistent with this policy. Integrity is demonstrated by conduct that is honest in words and actions, and promotes respect, fairness and openness. Responsible stewardship of resources and the public trust are expectations for all employees.

All college employees are expected to conduct their affairs with integrity and to hold themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

ADOPTED: October 13, 2004
REVIEWED: June 11, 2008

• BOARD POLICY NUMBER: A.030: Treatment of Staff
• BOARD POLICY NUMBER: A.100: Ethical Conduct for Lane Community College Employees
• BOARD POLICY NUMBER: B.160: Board Members' Code of Conduct
• ORS 659A.200 to 659A.229 Lawful Whistleblowing
• Oregon Ethics Guidelines - College legal counsel Meg Kieran advises: "when in doubt, STOP and request guidance".

COPPS main page (College Online Policy and Procedure System)

Other COPPS links:

• Student Code of Conduct
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Sexual Harrassment: Statement of Institutional Commitment
• Oregon Government Standards and Practices Commissions: Employee use of Agency Equipment
• Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedures
• Reporting a Crime

Ethics Resource Center: © 2008, Ethics Resource Center. Used with permission of the Ethics Resource Center, 2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 201, Arlington, VA 22202, www.ethics.org.

• Ethics Toolkit
• Ethics Glossary
• Definition of Values
• 2007 National Government Ethics Survey **(.pdf)

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