Integrity: Ethical & Responsible Conduct September 15, 2016 HLC Criterion 2 Update Integrity: Ethical & Responsible Conduct September 15, 2016

Criterion 2: Integrity: Ethical & Responsible Conduct Team Leader: Chiara Hensley, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Team Members: Lauren London, Legal Office Melody Werner, Title IX Coordinator Stephanie Robinson, HR Sonia Chawla Wright, Research Compliance Margaret Crouch, Faculty, History and Philosophy Julia Heck, Office of the Ombuds

Overall Progress The team has begun writing the core document with completion of 1st draft anticipated October 2016 Our aim in writing the document is to… Foster a tone of transparency Tell a story about what we are doing well and then show areas of improvement, e.g., Positive Framework Evidence Areas of Improvement

Core Components 2.A. The institution operates with integrity in its financial, academic, personnel, and auxiliary functions; it establishes and follows policies and processes for fair and ethical behavior on the part of its governing board, administration, faculty, and staff. 2.B. The institution presents itself clearly and completely to its students and to the public with regard to its programs, requirements, faculty, and staff, costs to students, control, and accreditation relationships. 2.C. The governing board of the institution is sufficiently autonomous to make decisions in the best interest of the institution and to assure its integrity. 2.D. The institution is committed to freedom of expression and the pursuit of truth in teaching and learning. 2.E. The institution’s policies and procedures call for responsible acquisition, discovery and application of knowledge by its faculty, students, and staff.

Performance Gaps/Areas Requiring Immediate Attention CATE Lab, do students have to sign a statement saying that they understanding academic honesty and integrity when using note takers or testing. Ethical teaching - separating personal opinion from teaching the content Part time lecturers - advancement is dependent on evaluation Gift giving - BoR policy Faculty Senate vote of no confidence - Margaret is following up with Judy BoR Code of Ethics 1.7 Presidential Search Clarity about costs for students (cost breakdown) Review HLC Criterion 2 from last accreditation team Ineffective stay a part of the institution Evaluation of employee & documentation Reporting structures (on paper reports to one place, in reality another) Personal Professional Development (Technological Proficiency) Research compliance Instructor retaliation Poor mentorship Grades being submitted Lack of transparency Lack of not holding individuals responsible for not staying within budgets Don’t bring people to the table who need to be involved Underestimating the revenue and capital outlay Been a feeling of a lack of transparency and holding people accountable, mismanagement No consequences for not staying on budget (exceptions)

Criterion 2 Evidence List Evidence - Regular AP Meetings Evidence - Accreditation Website Evidence - University Budget Website Evidence - Audit and Review Evidence - State Controller's Office (Ask Jim/Todd for EMU/MI specific standards) Evidence - Budget Committee (BoR) Evidence - OoO Charter Evidence - Academic Resolution Protocol Evidence - EMU Handbook Website Evidence - Rec and Reg Website Evidence - Program and College Websites Evidence - Student Code of Conduct Evidence - Fast Track Evidence - AAUP Ethical Statements Evidence - Program Accreditation requirements Evidence - HR Hiring Processes Evidence - On-Boarding Training Evidence - HR Ethical Statement Evidence - BoR Ethical Statement Evidence - Department Ethical Statements Evidence - Compliance Matrix Document Evidence - ODAA Evidence - Non-Discrimination Sexual Misconduct EMU Databook (IRIM) EMU Student Handbook (place where First Year Center is talked about in UW report) Budget Priorities Documents Board Policy - Job of President is outlined as being the CEO of the university 4.05 Faculty Senate Board Policy - First Amendment Policy Set of Resources for any group who wants to protest on campus or hold event, who to call, etc. - Campus Life Website AAUP code of ethics Hate Crimes Policy Grade Grievance FERPA & HIPPA Policies

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