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The University System of Georgia (USG) is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct in pursuit of its mission to create knowledge. Accomplishing this mission demands integrity, good judgment and dedication to public service from all members of the USG community. Annually, the USG highlights this commitment through an Ethics Awareness Week which is scheduled this year for November 4-10, 2024. The purpose of this week is to remind employees of our commitment to an ethical culture and our shared ethical values and expectations.  Ethics Awareness Week is part of a comprehensive Ethics and Compliance Program. This Program includes a system-level Ethics Policy and Code of Conduct, on-board ethics training, periodic ethics refresher training, compliance audits, special reviews and an Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline.

In support of this effort, 皇家华人 State University will be hosting activities to build upon our ethical culture by promoting activities related to our system-wide shared core values of integrity, excellence, accountability and respect. We will emphasize that, in addition to our ethical values, our Code of Conduct is the foundation of the USG’s priorities of degree attainment, affordability and efficiency.  Activities during this week will bring awareness to ethics, reinforce the principles of recognizing the hard work of employees, and promote our shared values. Our theme for this week is the “SPIRIT of USG.” Activities planned will emphasize:
 
Stewardship. Prevention. Integrity. Responsibility. Inspiration. Trust.
 

1.  USG Chancellor's Event -10:00AM

Live stream:

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2.  Blazer Creed Award Nominations Due

Nominate here 

Blazer Creed Award: Nominations begin 10/1/24 and end 11/4/24 by 5pm. Award winners will be announced on Friday 11/8/24 and will be presented a Blazer Creed plaque on 11/XX/24 at 3pm West Hall – Large Conference Room.

3.    Scavenger Hunt - 1st Daily Riddle

Scavenger Hunt: Interactive activity for students, faculty and staff using QR codes linked to USG Ethics Policies. Monday through Friday a riddle will be emailed to the campus each morning and posted to the Ethics Website. The daily “Winner” will be announced via the Ethics Website and will receive a daily prize to be picked up at the Internal Audit Office. Each participant who finds at least one QR code and answers the question correctly will be entered into the drawing for two Grand Giveaways for the most Ethics Awareness Week participation points.

Eligible winners MUST:

  • Scan the QR code linked to the USG Ethics Policies (at riddle location or via campus-wide email)
  • Answer the question generated by the QR code correctly
  • Email internalaudit@valdosta.edu the correct riddle location, or a picture of the riddle location (if on-site)
  • Internal Audit will validate the participant’s QR code for eligibility

4.  Blazer Panty and Closet Project

Please consider donating the following food items for

Pantry

  • Microwaveable food, Ramen Noodles, Pop-Tarts, Granola Bars, Fruit Cups, Cereal, Chips, Snacks, Water, Juice

Closet

  • Professional attire and shoes
  • Unopened dorm-friendly foods
  • Unopened personal hygiene items
  • School supplies

 Email BPC@valdosta.edu for any questions or concerns

 

1.  Scavenger Hunt - Daily Riddle

Scavenger Hunt: Interactive activity for students, faculty and staff using QR codes linked to USG Ethics Policies. Monday through Friday a riddle will be emailed to the campus each morning and posted to the Ethics Website. The daily “Winner” will be announced via the Ethics Website and will receive a daily prize to be picked up at the Internal Audit Office. Each participant who finds at least one QR code and answers the question correctly will be entered into the drawing for two Grand Giveaways for the most Ethics Awareness Week participation points.

Eligible winners MUST:

  • Scan the QR code linked to the USG Ethics Policies (at riddle location or via campus-wide email)
  • Answer the question generated by the QR code correctly
  • Email internalaudit@valdosta.edu the correct riddle location, or a picture of the riddle location (if on-site)
  • Internal Audit will validate the participant’s QR code for eligibility

2. Blazer Panty and Closet Project

Please consider donating the following food items for

Pantry

  • Microwaveable food, Ramen Noodles, Pop-Tarts, Granola Bars, Fruit Cups, Cereal, Chips, Snacks, Water, Juice

Closet

  • Professional attire and shoes
  • Unopened dorm-friendly foods
  • Unopened personal hygiene items
  • School supplies

 Email BPC@valdosta.edu for any questions or concerns

 

1. Jim Tunison, Attorney- HSBA Auditorium 5:00PM- 6:00PM

2. Scavenger Hunt - Daily Riddle

Scavenger Hunt: Interactive activity for students, faculty and staff using QR codes linked to USG Ethics Policies. Monday through Friday a riddle will be emailed to the campus each morning and posted to the Ethics Website. The daily “Winner” will be announced via the Ethics Website and will receive a daily prize to be picked up at the Internal Audit Office. Each participant who finds at least one QR code and answers the question correctly will be entered into the drawing for two Grand Giveaways for the most Ethics Awareness Week participation points.

Eligible winners MUST:

  • Scan the QR code linked to the USG Ethics Policies (at riddle location or via campus-wide email)
  • Answer the question generated by the QR code correctly
  • Email internalaudit@valdosta.edu the correct riddle location, or a picture of the riddle location (if on-site)
  • Internal Audit will validate the participant’s QR code for eligibility

3. Blazer Panty and Closet Project

Please consider donating the following food items for

Pantry

  • Microwaveable food, Ramen Noodles, Pop-Tarts, Granola Bars, Fruit Cups, Cereal, Chips, Snacks, Water, Juice

Closet

  • Professional attire and shoes
  • Unopened dorm-friendly foods
  • Unopened personal hygiene items
  • School supplies

 Email BPC@valdosta.edu for any questions or concerns

 

 

Conflict of Interest Training :  TBD 

1.  Scavenger Hunt - Daily Riddle

Scavenger Hunt: Interactive activity for students, faculty and staff using QR codes linked to USG Ethics Policies. Monday through Friday a riddle will be emailed to the campus each morning and posted to the Ethics Website. The daily “Winner” will be announced via the Ethics Website and will receive a daily prize to be picked up at the Internal Audit Office. Each participant who finds at least one QR code and answers the question correctly will be entered into the drawing for two Grand Giveaways for the most Ethics Awareness Week participation points.

Eligible winners MUST:

  • Scan the QR code linked to the USG Ethics Policies (at riddle location or via campus-wide email)
  • Answer the question generated by the QR code correctly
  • Email internalaudit@valdosta.edu the correct riddle location, or a picture of the riddle location (if on-site)
  • Internal Audit will validate the participant’s QR code for eligibility

2. Blazer Panty and Closet Project

Please consider donating the following food items for

Pantry

  • Microwaveable food, Ramen Noodles, Pop-Tarts, Granola Bars, Fruit Cups, Cereal, Chips, Snacks, Water, Juice

Closet

  • Professional attire and shoes
  • Unopened dorm-friendly foods
  • Unopened personal hygiene items
  • School supplies

 Email BPC@valdosta.edu for any questions or concerns

1.  Scavenger Hunt - Daily Riddle

2.  Green Zone Training

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about supporting our student veterans on November 10th from 9:00-10:00am via Teams. The purpose of Green Zone training is to empower VSU to support student veterans as they transition from military life to a college environment. Green Zone training will explore ways we can ensure a safe place for student veterans where VSU faculty and staff have a deeper understanding and appreciation of their military experiences and can assist and connect them to available resources.
Instructor:  Monica Close and Wendy Byrd
November 8th ; 9am -10am via teams 
3. USG EAW Best Practices Panel: "Integrity Intelligence" in Times of Change
  • Link to
  • Direct link :

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4. Blazer Panty and Closet Project

Please consider donating the following food items for

Pantry

  • Microwaveable food, Ramen Noodles, Pop-Tarts, Granola Bars, Fruit Cups, Cereal, Chips, Snacks, Water, Juice

Closet

  • Professional attire and shoes
  • Unopened dorm-friendly foods
  • Unopened personal hygiene items
  • School supplies

 Email BPC@valdosta.edu for any questions or concerns