Task Force on Professional Integrity and the ̽��¥ Code of Ethics

This initiative underscores ̽��¥'s commitment to fostering a culture of trust, fairness, and ethical conduct within the higher education community. By developing robust grievance policies and enhancing member education, ̽��¥ aims to ensure that its members uphold the highest standards of professional integrity, aligning with its core competencies and ethics statement. The outcomes of this task force will strengthen ̽��¥'s internal processes and contribute to the broader effort to combat corruption and enhance integrity in higher education.

We invite members with expertise in ethics, compliance, legal matters, or governance to apply to join the Task Force on Professional Integrity and the ̽��¥ Code of Ethics to strengthen our Statement of Ethics and Practice. This task force will develop a formal grievance policy and enhance governance processes to address ethics-related complaints.

Project Goals:

Members of this task force will play a critical role in:

Updating the Statement of Ethics and Practice to align with ̽��¥’s core values and best practices.
Developing and implementing a formal grievance process, including:
- Clear reporting mechanisms (secure online portal, email, mail submission).
- A transparent investigation process with confidentiality safeguards.
- Defined sanctions, disciplinary actions, and an appeals process.
- Anti-retaliation protections for whistleblowers.
Establishing an Ethics Committee to oversee policy enforcement, investigate grievances, and provide ethics education.
Integrating ethics training into ̽��¥ programming through case studies, webinars, and an annual ethics report.

Apply by June 10, 2025.

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What interests you about serving on the Grievance Policy Task Force, and how do you see this work supporting ̽��¥’s mission and member community?

Have you previously worked on grievance procedures, ethics policies, or professional conduct frameworks—either at your institution or in a volunteer/board role?

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Please describe your role and what you learned.

What experience do you have with drafting or reviewing organizational policies, particularly those involving compliance, ethics, or member behavior?

In your view, what types of ethical or professional conduct issues could arise in an organization like ̽��¥, and how should a grievance policy be designed to address them effectively?

The Grievance Task Form will begin its work in June 2025. The goal is to complete its work in approximately six months.

By clicking yes, if selected, I agree to fully participate in the Grievance Task Force for the duration of its existence.

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