Ethics at FVSU
Fort Valley State University's
Ethics Awareness Week
Celebrating Our Ethical Culture
November 3- 9, 2025
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 3–9, 2025. 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, Fort Valley 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.
Ethics Awareness Toolkit
The University System of Georgia has developed a set of resources as part of an Ethics Awareness Toolkit, including the following:
Helpful Facts & Information
- Benefits of an Ethical Culture
- Ethics Hotline Data
- Costs of Unethical Behavior
- USG Institution Representatives
Virtual Engagement
Leadership Engagement
Other Resources
- USG Ethics Policy
- USG Gratuities Policy
- USG Conflict of Interest Policy
- USG Conflict of Interest Resource Page
- USG Policy on Sexual Harassment
- USG Policy on Political Activity
- USG Policy on Use of Resources
- USG Policy on Reporting Wrongdoing
- USG Non-Retaliation Policy
- Code of Ethics for Govt. Service
- Governor's Executive Order on Ethics
- USG HRAP Teleworking/Flextime Policy
- USG New Employee Ethics Onboarding Training
- USG Employee Ethics Refresher Training
EVENTS
Monday, November 3 – Friday, November 21:
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Required Employee Trainings |
Faculty and Staff: All faculty and staff must complete the Ethics Refresher training. Additionally, faculty and staff who have not completed the Title IX and FERPA trainings within the past year, or who were hired before 11/1/2024, must complete both trainings.
Student Employees: All student employees must complete the Title IX, FERPA, and Ethics Refresher training regardless of their hire date. *IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A LINK FROM VecterLMS, YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TAKE FERPA AND TITLE IX TRAININGS.* |
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Virtual
(Communications regarding each training will be sent out on 11/3/2025.) |
Monday, November 3, 2025:
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2025 USG Ethics Awareness Week Kickoff Video |
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USG Chancellor’s Event: Leading with Integrity in a Complex World with Jimmy Blanchard |
Explore how ethical leadership can guide decision-making in today’s fast-changing environment. This webinar offers practical insights for leading with integrity, building trust, and navigating challenges with confidence. |
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025:
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Tuesday Tibits: Ethics Edition |
Learn more about FVSU and USG related ethics and compliance policies. |
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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Midweek Integrity Insights |
Learn more about FVSU and USG related policies on ethics, integrity, and compliance. |
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Thursday, November 6, 2025
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Thurs-Tactics: Navigating Ethics, Integrity, and Compliance at FVSU |
Learn more about recognizing and reporting ethical and compliance issues at FVSU. |
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Friday, November 7, 2025
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Best Practice Panel – The Compliance Catalyst: Leadership that Shapes Culture with Dr. Robert Scott and Dr. Rachel Smith |
Strong leadership is the driving force behind a culture of integrity. This session explores how employees can serve as catalysts for ethical behavior and compliance across campus. Learn how everyday decisions, communication styles, and accountability practices contribute to a culture where ethics thrive. |
10-11 AM |
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TRAININGS
All employees (faculty, staff, and student employees) are required to complete each of the trainings listed below by November 21, 2025. Employees who do not complete all of the required trainings by the deadline will lose access to their FVSU accounts.
USG Employee Ethics Refresher Training
*Ethics Refresher Assessment and Acknowledgment*
FVSU TITLE IX (Building Supportive Communities) Training
ETHICS HOTLINE
If you are aware of fraudulent activity related to the University System of Georgia or simply want to suggest an improvement to ongoing operations, we want to know about it! You may anonymously report online or call us at: 1-877-516-3466.
Contact:
Karin D. Vinson, Esq.
General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs
karin.vinson@fvsu.edu
478.825.4350 (Office)
478-662-6901
karin.vinson@fvsu.edu