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Code of Ethics and professional Conduct

  • The Auxiliary Services professional shall represent the institution with personal integrity and shall conduct the business of the institution in a professional manner.

 

  • The personal and professional conduct of the professional shall be such that it enhances the integrity and prestige of the institution.

 

  • The professional shall refrain from entering into private or personal activities that may be interpreted as a conflict of interest and from accepting gifts or favors that imply an obligation of the institution.

 

  • The professional should refrain from any activity that compromises the fiscal integrity of the institution.  The professional should not benefit financially, either directly or indirectly, from any decisions made as an officer of the institution.

 

  • The professional recognizes the cultural diversity of the institution and promotes non-discriminatory personnel practices, which ensure that recognition; selection and promotion are based on skill, proficiency, educational experiences, measurable potential and productivity.

 

  • The professional shall strive to participate in the development of the institution's mission statement and shall serve in any beneficial capacity that enhances the achievement of the goals of the institution.

 

  • The professional fosters and supports the development of professional standards at the institution, and in regional and national professional organizations.

 

Conflict of Interest

 

The New York State Attorney General’s Office has been actively investigating the relationship between student loan providers and colleges.  They found several instances of institutions receiving financial benefit as a result of placing lenders on a preferred lender list; without informing students.  This represented a conflict of interest and potentially illegal activity.  As a result, the NY AG’s office has begun looking at other areas of higher education where there potentially could be conflict of interest issues between institutions and business partners. 

 

Several higher education associations have begun to review their policies vis a vis business partners and members, and are drafting guidelines for ethical behavior.  NACAS has formed a Conflict of Interest Task Force to review NACAS practices and update our Code of Ethics.  Click here to view the draft document that begins to address these issues.  The Board has requested your input before it takes any action.  Please address your comments to CEO Bob Hassmiller (bob@nacas.org) or Board Member David Wahr (david.wahr@utoledo.edu).

 

Ten Rules for Avoiding Conflict of Interest