Fostering an Ethical Campus Community
Georgia College & State University is committed to an ethical, transparent, and accountable campus community. Faculty, staff, students, and others are encouraged to speak up when they become aware of suspected fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, or other wrongdoing.
What should be reported?
- Fraud, waste, or abuse
- Violations of the USG Code of Conduct or other applicable policies
- Violations of state or federal law
- Discrimination, harassment, or retaliation
- Research or academic misconduct
- Privacy violations
- Other suspected unethical or professional misconduct
Where to Report a Concern
The appropriate reporting channel may depend on the nature of your concern. You may report concerns through any of the following:
- Your Supervisor or Leadership: Employees may report concerns through their supervisory or administrative chain when appropriate.
- Campus Resources: You may contact Public Safety, Employee Relations, Student Conduct, Information Technology, or another appropriate campus office based upon the topic of concern.
- Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline: The hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and you may report anonymously.
Employee responsibility to report wrongdoing
Per Section 16.06 of the USG Business Procedures Manual, employees have an affirmative duty to promptly report wrongdoing.
Protection against Retaliation
GCSU strictly prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports a violation or assists with an authorized investigation. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including the termination of employment. Report alleged retaliation by an employee to the Chief Human Resources Officer.