Introduction to UT Compliance Program

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The University of Texas at Austin Institutional
Compliance Program
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Introduction to
The Compliance Program
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Honor Code

• The University has adopted an Honor Code, which
  applies to all members of the university
  community, not just to students.
• Approval by several groups representing all
  members of the university community.

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Honor Code

• The core values of the University of Texas at
  Austin are learning, discovery, freedom,
  leadership, individual opportunity, and
  responsibility. Each member of the University is
  expected to uphold these values through
  integrity, honesty, fairness, and respect toward
  peers and community.

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Honor Code

• Under the Honor Code, all members of the
  University community are responsible for treating
  other members of the community, as well as
  visitors to campus, fairly, honestly and
  respectfully as each of us conducts his or her
  function at the University.

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Compliance ProgramGoals

• Demonstrate the commitment of U.T. Austin to the
  highest standards of ethics and compliance with
  laws, policies, rules and regulations.
• Coordinate compliance activities in higher-risk
  areas.

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Compliance Program Goals

• Ethical conduct and compliance are personal
  responsibilities of all University employees.
• Each person should be held accountable for his or
  her conduct.

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General Compliance Training

• Training will be available for
  all
  employees.
• The information provided throughout the training
  is not intended to cover everything possible
  about each topic.
• Each training module will give you an overview of
  the compliance issues, and tell you how to get
  more information.

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General Compliance Training

• At any point in the training,
  you may click on the
• to send a message to the Compliance Office.
• You will receive a reply as soon
  as possible, usually within one day.

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Compliance ProgramFrequently Asked Questions

• What does compliance mean?
• Why do we need a compliance program?
• What does the compliance program do?
• How do ethics and compliance relate?
• Why do I have to take this training?
• Where can I learn more?

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Compliance ProgramWhat does Compliance mean?

• Compliance is the adherence to, or following of,
  laws, rules, policies and any other requirements
  that apply to your job duties.

Examples Speed Limit, Disposal of Chemicals
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Compliance ProgramWhy do we need a compliance
program?

• High ethical standards and complying with laws
  and rules are important for the Universitys
  success.
• As a state agency, we are accountable to the
  people of Texas to be good stewards.
• The Compliance Program is a means of avoiding
  problems.
• The Compliance Program demonstrates U.T. Austins
  commitment to high ethical standards.

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Compliance ProgramWhat does the Compliance
Program do?

• Training
• Monitoring
• Reporting

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Compliance ProgramWhat does the Compliance
Program do?

• Training
• General Compliance Training Program.
• Specific training in various areas.
• Monitoring
• Reporting

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Compliance ProgramWhat does the Compliance
Program do?

• Training
• General Compliance Training Program.
• Specific training in various areas.
• Monitoring
• Ensure continued compliance with laws, policies,
  rules and regulations in high-risk areas such as
  student and visitor safety.
• Reporting

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Compliance ProgramWhat does the Compliance
Program do?

• Training
• General Compliance Training Program.
• Specific training in various areas.
• Monitoring
• Ensure continued compliance with laws, policies,
  rules and regulations in high-risk areas such as
  student and visitor safety.
• Reporting
• Evaluate efforts to comply.
• Work with University departments to resolve
  compliance problems when they occur.

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Compliance ProgramWhat does the Compliance
Program do?

• Consult your supervisor if problems arise.
• Use the Compliance Hotline to report any
  suspected non-compliance.
• 1-877-888-0002 -or-
• Helpline_at_compliance.utexas.edu
• Callers are not required to
• give their name or department.

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Compliance ProgramHow do Ethics and Compliance
relate?
Do The Right Thing

• Ethical conduct requires knowledge about the
  laws, policies, rules and regulations that apply
  to your job duties.
• University Management is expected to be role
  models of ethical behavior, and to set the proper
  ethical tone within each department.
• U.T. System Office of General Counsel website
  provides guidance on ethical behavior and
  relevant laws and policies.

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Compliance ProgramWhy do I have to take this
training?

• You will learn useful, relevant information on a
  variety of compliance issues.
• Your participation is required by the U.T. System
  Board of Regents.

The web-based training program is
designed to offer you flexibility in
meeting this requirement.
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Compliance ProgramWhere can I learn more?

• Ask your supervisor.
• Visit the Office of Institutional Compliance
  website.
• Contact the Office of Institutional Compliance
  at
• 512-232-7055
• Training_at_compliance.utexas.edu

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Review Your Knowledge
The University of Texas at Austin General
Compliance Training Program