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 25 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.
Activities and Events will be posted on this page as they are confirmed.
Video- What Does Ethical Behavior Mean To GCSU Students?
Video- USG 2025 Ethics Awareness Week Kickoff Video
Monday, November 3- Staff and Faculty are invited to Heritage Hall on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. to meet our General Counsel, Charles Norton, and our Staff Council Representatives. At 1:00 p.m., we will transition to the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room (Library 211), for a watch party 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 is currently the Vice Chairman of Covey Equity. Please RSVP through this link by October 31.
For those unable to join the Watch Party, please join live via Teams from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
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.
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. Please RSVP by October 31 through this link.
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. Watch live via Zoom.