Ethics Awareness Week is sponsored by the USG each year to reinforce our collective commitment to an ethical culture and our shared values and expectations. Georgia College & State University, along with the other 24 USG institutions and the University System Office, hosts activities throughout the week to raise awareness of the importance of an ethical culture and our shared Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.
Here is a summary of activities held during Ethics Awareness Week 2025.
Video- What Does Ethical Behavior Mean To GCSU Students?
Video- USG 2025 Ethics Awareness Week Kickoff Video
Monday, November 3- Meet and Greet with General Counsel, Charles Norton, and our Staff Council Representatives in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room at 12:30 pm. The watch party will begin at 1:00 pm for the live stream of the Chancellor's Event: Leading with Integrity in a Complex World, featuring Jimmy Blanchard. Mr. Blanchard is the retired Chairman and CEO of Synovus and currently serves as Vice Chairman of Covey Equity.
Tuesday, November 4- Food Waste Challenge at the MAX 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. How much food waste is collected at the MAX over 24 hours? Students are encouraged to stop by the table in The MAX lobby to submit a guesstimate and learn how the Office of Sustainability transforms this waste into compost for the West Campus Community Garden.
Wednesday, November 5 - Campus Shred Event, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to purge items in accordance with the USG Records Retention Schedule. Records destruction should be a routine practice for all departments. For more information, refer to the Records Management resource page or contact your department's Record Retention Campus Contact. Approximately 9,200 pounds of paper was shredded for this year's event!
Students are invited to “Build Your Own Bobcat” using recycled materials in Donahoo Lounge from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Enjoy Sustainable Smoothies and get tips on how to use fruits and vegetables that may be past their prime.
Thursday, November 6- Food Waste Challenge at the MAX 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Winners from Tuesday's event will be announced, and prizes will be awarded.
Friday, November 7- USG Ethics & Compliance Best Practices Panel 10:00 am -11:00 am. The Compliance Catalyst: Leadership that Shapes Culture will feature Dr. Robert Scott, President, Albany State University.