POLICY OF ETHICAL PRACTICE

1. Introduction
2. Purpose
3. Ethical Behavior
4. Conflicts of Interest
5. Disclosures
6. Officer and Key Employee Conflicts of Interest
7. Financial Integrity, Disclosure and Other Reporting
8. Confidentiality
9. Protection and Proper Use of Robert Morris University's Assets
10. Reporting Responsibility and Mechanisms
11. Handling of Reported Concerns
12. Acting in Good Faith
13. No Retaliation
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2. Purpose

Robert Morris University seeks to promote:
  • Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships; 
  • Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that Robert Morris University files with, or submits to, governmental agencies and other external entities, as well as other public communications made by Robert Morris University;
  • Protection of confidential information and proper use of the University's assets;
  • Compliance with laws, rules, and regulations;
  • Prompt internal reporting in good faith as described in sections 10-12 of this Policy; and
  • Accountability for adherence to this Policy and other University policies.