A BIG thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Ethics Awareness Initiative as we CELEBRATED Our ETHICAL CULTURE. The answer to yesterday’s question is listed below.
Q: Which one of the following statements is not true?
- The Ethics Policy requires USG employees to act as good stewards of resources and information.
- The Ethics Policy requires USG employees to not use their position or authority improperly to advance the interests of a friend or relative.
- The Ethics Policy does not apply to all members of the USG community.
- The Ethics Policy requires USG employees to disclose and avoid improper conflicts of interest.
Correct Answer: C. The USG Ethics Policy DOES apply to everyone within the USG community, to include all members of the Board of Regents, all individuals employed by the USG, as well as those acting on behalf of the USG or one of the USG institutions, including volunteers, members of governing boards, and employees of cooperative organizations affiliated with the USG or one of its institutions. For additional information, please refer to the USG Ethics Policy.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!