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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What should I do if I think someone has acted out of compliance with College policy or in an unethical manner?

2. I have a concern about a business ethics matter that I would like to discuss with someone, but I am concerned that my colleagues or supervisors may learn that I raised this concern. What should I do?

3. I have tried to raise my concern about business ethics with my supervisor, but he/she either does not listen or tells me he/she will look into it but never does. What should I do?

4. I am not sure whether the issue I am concerned about is more appropriate to raise with the Office of General Counsel, Internal Audit, or the Executive Vice President's Office. What should I do?

5. I am not sure the concern I have really is an instance of noncompliance with College policy. What should I do?

6. What if I have a concern about ethical conduct that does not have anything to do with business conduct?

7. Should I contact the police or other authorities outside of the College if I have a concern about unethical business conduct?

8. Will the College protect me if my complaint leads to a colleague or supervisor retaliating against me for raising the issue?

9. What should I do if I do experience what I believe to be retaliation from a supervisor or colleague?

10. Will my program or department be in jeopardy if I raise a concern about unethical behavior?

11. Do I need to have irrefutable evidence of noncompliant or unethical behavior before I raise a concern?

12. If I report a concern about unethical behavior to the appropriate office, how will I know what action, if any, will be taken? Will I be informed of the resolution of the matter?

13. If I am a supervisor or manager and an employee comes to me with a concern, what should I do?

14. What if my supervisor is the person I suspect of having performed in an unethical manner?

Last Updated: 8/12/08