Ethics Week Activities
The University System of Georgia (USG) is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct in pursuit of its mission to create knowledge. Accomplishing this mission demands integrity, good judgment and dedication to public service from all members of the USG community. Annually, the USG highlights this commitment through an Ethics Awareness Week which is scheduled this year for November 6–12, 2023. The purpose of this week is to remind employees of our commitment to an ethical culture and our shared ethical values and expectations. Ethics Awareness Week is part of a comprehensive Ethics and Compliance Program. This Program includes a system-level Ethics Policy and Code of Conduct, on-board ethics training, periodic ethics refresher training, compliance audits, special reviews and an Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline.
In support of this effort, Valdosta State University will be hosting activities to build upon our ethical culture by promoting activities related to our system-wide shared core values of integrity, excellence, accountability and respect. We will emphasize that, in addition to our ethical values, our Code of Conduct is the foundation of the USG’s priorities of degree attainment, affordability and efficiency. Activities during this week will bring awareness to ethics, reinforce the principles of recognizing the hard work of employees, and promote our shared values. Our theme for this week is the “SPIRIT of USG.” Activities planned will emphasize:
NOMINEES
- Dr. Meagan Arrastia-Chisholm Educational Psychology: Civility
- Dr. Richard Carter: Biology: Integrity
- Pamela Dobbins: Adult & Career Education: Civility
- Mark Errol: Ceramics, Fine Arts: Integrity
- Ashley Braswell: Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business: Citizenship
- Andrew Diamond: Center for Exercise Medicine: Civility
- Cecilia Furey: College of Nursing & Health Sciences: Integrity
- Lynette Hepburn-Richardson: Career Opportunities & Volunteer Services: Integrity
- Lori Overlaur: Financial Services: Citizenship
- Shana Yorkey: Budgets: Integrity
- Diana Adams: Doctor of Public Administration: Citizenship
- Genesis Greenlee: Mass Media: Citizenship
- Alexia Griffin: History & Secondary Education: Civility
- Kayla Griffin: Music (Education Track): Integrity
- Lorelai Hamby: Student/Elementary Education: Integrity
- Katrina Noll: Master’s Industrial Organizational Psychology: Citizenship
- Damitri Parris: History & Secondary Educational: Integrity
- Jason Philips: Chemistry & Geosciences: Civility
Daily Riddles:
- November 6, 2023 Scavenger Hunt Clue: Daily Winner: Dr. Denise Reid
- November 7, 2023 Scavenger Hunt Clue: Daily Winner: Sandra Martin
- November 8, 2023 Scavenger Hunt Clue: Daily Winner: Leah Clark
- November 9, 2023 Scavenger Hunt Clue: Daily Winner: Kytt Moore
- November 10, 2023 Scavenger Hunt Clue: Daily Winner: Kytt Moore
ACTIVITIES:
1. Scavenger Hunt - Daily Riddle
2. Green Zone Training
Best Practices Panel:
USG Ethics & Compliance Best Practices in Higher Education: Promoting an Ethical Culture in Challenging Times
- Continuing Education Credits Available
- Register in Blazelink for this event to qualify for giveaways and to be entered into the drawing for two Grand Giveaways!
Scavenger Hunt - Daily Riddle
Haven Service Project
Chancellor's Panel:
Ethical Considerations for a Data Driven Landscape
USG EAW Chancellor's Event: Ethical Considerations for a Data Driven Landscape
Register in Blazelink for this event to qualify for giveaways and to be entered into the drawing for two Grand Giveaways!
Georgia Bureau of Investigation: Leadership Lessons from High Profile Criminal Investigations “A look at practical leadership lessons using cases SAC Seacrist investigated during his career with the GBI” Register in Blazelink for this event to qualify for giveaways and to be entered into the drawing for two Grand Giveaways!
Scavenger Hunt - Daily Riddle
Haven Service Project
1. Scavenger Hunt - Daily Riddle
2. Popcorn Station
Ethics Awareness Week: Popcorn Station November 7, 2023 Student Union Display C from 11am-2pm. Come grab a bag of popcorn and learn more about ethics awareness and limited promotional items while supplies last. Register in Blazelink for this event to qualify for giveaways and to be entered into the drawing for two Grand Giveaways!
3. The Color of Money: Uses & Limitations 12-1PM
Target audience is institutional finance leadership and staff, including those managing budgets, and our provosts and academic affairs faculty and staff
3. Ethics Family Feud
Who will be declared the Ethics Family Feud Champions for 2023?
Two evenly matched teams (Five players per Team)
Mulitple rounds until one team achieves 300 points. Each round Team receives a giveaway
Recruiting Teams: Student Organizations, Greek Life, Athletics, Departments, Colleges
Which Team will know the most TOP answers on the board for ethics related questions?
Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches: First Come First Serve at 6pm
Team Registration Link: https://valdosta.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hxKhkAqcDDFzeu
Register in Blazelink for this event to qualify for giveaways and to be entered into the drawing for two Grand Giveaways!
4. Haven Service Project
1. Scavenger Hunt - 1st Daily Riddle
Scavenger Hunt: Interactive activity for students, faculty and staff using QR codes linked to USG Ethics Policies. Monday through Friday a riddle will be emailed to the campus each morning and posted to the Ethics Website. The daily “Winner” will be announced via the Ethics Website and will receive a daily prize to be picked up at the Internal Audit Office. Each participant who finds at least one QR code and answers the question correctly will be entered into the drawing for two Grand Giveaways for the most Ethics Awareness Week participation points.
Eligible winners MUST:
- Scan the QR code linked to the USG Ethics Policies (at riddle location or via campus-wide email)
- Answer the question generated by the QR code correctly
- Email internalaudit@valdosta.edu the correct riddle location, or a picture of the riddle location (if on-site)
- Internal Audit will validate the participant’s QR code for eligibility
2. Creating of Culture of Belonging for All
Ensuring students feel they belong and are connected to the campus community is an important factor in keeping them enrolled and retained from year-to-year, ultimately graduating. Join us for a session that will not only focus on enhancing student engagement but also emphasize the importance of fostering a culture of belonging for both our employees and students. Dr. Matthew K. Robison, Associate Provost for Student Affairs and Chief Student Affairs Officer at Georgia Gwinnett College, will share why creating a culture of student belonging is an essential aspect to caring for and supporting students. This session will be on November 6th from 9am-11am in the University Center Cypress Room.
Event qualifies participant to be entered into the drawing for two Grand Giveaways!
3. Blazer Creed Award Nominations Due
Blazer Creed Award: Nominations begin 10/2/23 and end 11/6/23 by 5pm. Award winners will be announced on Friday 11/10/23 and will be presented a Blazer Creed plaque on 11/15/23 at 3pm West Hall – Large Conference Room.
4. Haven Service Project
Office of Internal Audit
- West Hall Office 1301A 1500 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia 31698
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Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone
- Phone: 229.245.2491