Ethics Policy

Texas State University-San Marcos
Official UPPS No. 01.04.02
Issue No. 4
Effective Date: 4/15/98
Review: July 1 E10Y

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01. POLICY STATEMENTS

01.01

We at Texas State are committed to the efficient and effective fulfillment of the institution's mission. To this end, the executive management of Texas State will be carried out in accordance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; Regents' Rules of the Texas State University System; and local, state, and federal law as applicable. The following procedure contributes to the implementation of this policy.

02. GENERAL GUIDELINES

02.01

In this UPPS "employee" refers to all Texas State employees, including full and part-time faculty, staff, and student employees.

02.02

The Board of Regents, Texas State University System, has adopted a comprehensive ethics policy, published in Chapter VIII of the Board's Rules and Regulations. Texas State adopts the Regents' policy as the University's ethics policy and incorporates its provisions into this UPPS. A copy of the Regents' Policy can be found in Attachment I.

02.03

University employees should refer to the Regents' Policy for ethical questions involving:

a.

travel expenses and allowances;

b.

conflicts of interest;

c.

our code of ethics;

d.

benefits, gifts, and honoraria;

e.

political activities;

f.

use of official authority;

g.

dual office holding; and

h.

ethical training.

02.04

Texas State'S other policies relating to ethical responsibilities include:

a.

Sexual Harassment: UPPS No. 04.04.42

b.

Nepotism: UPPS No. 04.04.07

c.

Dual Office Holding: UPPS No. 04.04.06

d.

Misuse of University Property: UPPS No. 05.01.01

e.

Gifts of State Funds: UPPS No. 04.03.02

02.05

Employees may seek advice on ethical issues from the University Attorney.

03. PROCEDURES FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS POLICY

03.01

The Director of Personnel will publish a synopsis of this policy in the "Staff Handbook" and annually in the Personnel Bulletin.

03.02

The Vice President for Academic Affairs will publish this policy in the "Faculty Handbook".

04. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS UPPS

04.01

Major responsibilities for routine assignments associated with the UPPS include the following:

Position		Section		 Date

University Attorney	Review		 July 1 E10Y

Director of Personnel	Review		 July 1 E10Y
     			03.01		 Annually

Vice President for	03.01		 As appropriate
Academic Affairs

05. CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

This UPPS has been approved by the following individuals in their official capacities, and represents Texas State policy and procedure from the date of this document until superseded.

Mr. William L. Fly, University Attorney; senior reviewer of this UPPS

Mr. John McBride, Director of Personnel; reviewer of this UPPS

Dr. Michael L. Abbott, Executive Vice President

Dr. Jerome H. Supple, President