We seek to educate the campus community on risks and strategies to mitigate those risks. We strive to partner collaboratively with all members of our university and to act as a resource in ethical problem solving. We aim to feedforward (focus on the future and not the past) and provide input and strategies to shape future behaviors that align with the university’s core values.

System and university ethics and compliance responsibilities are defined in System Policy 16.01, System Regulation 16.01.01, University Procedure 16.01.01.R0.01 and in the Texas Education Code Section 51.971, Compliance Program.

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Our Vision

We strive to…

  • Prevent Wrongdoing: Stop, prevent and remedy wrong-doing
  • Provide Resources: Facilitate training, engage the campus community and respond to evolving needs
  • Promote Ethics: Encourage and empower individuals to “do the right thing”

Our strategic Plan

Train, Educate, Engage

We will…

  • Be the touchpoint for both campus and community partners through our tangible brand awareness and relationship development.
  • Manage expectations by effectively communicating our role and services provided.

Cultivate and Support Ethical Behavior

We will…

  • Cultivate and support ethical behavior by being and providing resources to the campus.
  • Identify issues on campus while building partnerships with colleges, departments, divisions, students and the community.
  • Recognize/acknowledge individuals and department that demonstrate ethical and compliant actions.

Facilitate Solutions

We will…

  • Assist in fact finding to empower individuals to make ethical decisions that align with individual and institutional core values.
  • Support departments to ensure practices are efficient and compliant by offering proactive compliance solutions.

Evaluate Outcomes

We will…

  • Track metrics to measure trends, performance and results to find areas of needed improvement.
  • Strive for transparency and accountability with continued internal program assessments.
  • Solicit feedback from collaborating parties to assess and improve processes.

Ethics and Compliance Committee

The University Ethics and Compliance Committee (UECC) meets quarterly and is chaired by the Ethics and Compliance officer. The committee’s purpose is to develop a compliance plan concerning A&M-Commerce operations. The compliance plan, which is approved by the president and System Ethics and Compliance officer, recognizes how the university systematically addresses risks, identifies emerging risks and monitors the effective mitigation of risks identified. The Executive Ethics and Compliance Committee is responsible for executive-level oversight of the risks identified by the UECC.

If you have any questions, please e-mail us.

Compliance Committee Members

Concerns

Got Concerns?

Occasionally, we receive inquiries regarding general grievance concerns. We ask that you reference the applicable university or system policy for guidance and direction in handling a specific concern. We highly recommend resolving concerns through the appropriate administrative channels whenever possible.

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Therapist makes some strong points to an unidentified African American man while the rest of the group listens.

Rules and Procedures

Development of Policies

University policies and procedures establish the rules of conduct within an organization, outlining the responsibilities of both employees and employers.

Training

Providing sessions

We provide interactive training on a regular basis to keep you up to date with new laws or regulations that will have an impact in your field.

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Records Management

We maintain an active and continuing state records management program, in compliance with state and federal laws. All university units work in cooperation and coordination with University Records Management to manage and retain state records.

REPORT FRAUD, WASTE OR ABUSE

Employees of the A&M System are required to report factual information suggestive of fraudulent, wasteful or abusive activities that may involve the System or any of its members. For further information, please reference 10.02 Fraud Prevention,10.02.01 Fraud Prevention, 07.01 Ethics

Contacts and Resources

Meet our Office

Contact Us

  • McDowell Administration Suite 113
  • Commerce, TX 75429
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