{"id":108,"date":"2021-06-23T11:42:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T11:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iamalcornpro.wpengine.com\/internal-audit\/?page_id=108"},"modified":"2023-02-01T10:39:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T10:39:45","slug":"asu-ethics-line-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.alcorn.edu\/internal-audit\/asu-ethics-line-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"ASU Ethics Line FAQ&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-bg-color:#ffffff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#ffffff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#e9e9e9;--awb-border-bottom:3px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:60px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:16px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:right;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9fb;--awb-border-color:#ff9800;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#48346b;--awb-title-color:#512d6d;--awb-content-color:#212529;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#e8a82f;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Calicanto-SemiBold&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:16px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Poppins&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-108-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-36e8440bf2b0e0c2f fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_36e8440bf2b0e0c2f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"36e8440bf2b0e0c2f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#36e8440bf2b0e0c2f\" href=\"#36e8440bf2b0e0c2f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What Is The ASU Ethics Line?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"36e8440bf2b0e0c2f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_36e8440bf2b0e0c2f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The ASU Ethics Line is a comprehensive and confidential reporting tool to assist management and employees to work together to address fraud, abuse, and other misconduct in the workplace, all while cultivating a positive work environment.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-ee7eacd6414d94eb7 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_ee7eacd6414d94eb7\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ee7eacd6414d94eb7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ee7eacd6414d94eb7\" href=\"#ee7eacd6414d94eb7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who Is Ethicspoint And What Is Their Involvement?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ee7eacd6414d94eb7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_ee7eacd6414d94eb7\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">EthicsPoint, an expert in incident management systems, has been contracted by ASU to provide a confidential reporting system. As an outside company, EthicsPoint is outside the influence and control of ASU administrators. The ASU Ethics Line is a valuable tool to help identify and resolve sensitive issue by receiving information, and providing an intermediary to those individuals who wish to maintain their anonymity in reporting concerns. All telephone reports are taken by EthicsPoint staff and all report data is maintained on EthicsPoint servers. Access to incident report data is controlled by EthicsPoint; selected ASU staff has access to incident data only to the extent needed to adequately investigate reports while maintaining confidentiality. Providing incident management systems to others is the business of EthicsPoint. Their ability to provide incident management systems while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality is critical to their business success.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c632f6dd18c9d7eaa fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c632f6dd18c9d7eaa\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c632f6dd18c9d7eaa\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#c632f6dd18c9d7eaa\" href=\"#c632f6dd18c9d7eaa\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why Do We Need The ASU Ethics Line?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c632f6dd18c9d7eaa\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c632f6dd18c9d7eaa\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul class=\"yellow\">\n<li>An effective reporting system will enhance our other efforts to foster a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making.<\/li>\n<li>In January 2005, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants recommended that all organizations develop an anonymous reporting system (preferably operated by a third party as ours is with EthicsPoint).<\/li>\n<li>Reporting systems are increasingly being viewed as a necessary best business practice in not-for-profit organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-e287c7d41f2b81c0e fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_e287c7d41f2b81c0e\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e287c7d41f2b81c0e\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#e287c7d41f2b81c0e\" href=\"#e287c7d41f2b81c0e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">May I Report Using Either The Internet Or The Telephone?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e287c7d41f2b81c0e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_e287c7d41f2b81c0e\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Yes. With the ASU Ethics Line, you have the ability to file a confidential, anonymous report via either the telephone or the Internet.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-42f95336fb7cb2e73 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_42f95336fb7cb2e73\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"42f95336fb7cb2e73\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#42f95336fb7cb2e73\" href=\"#42f95336fb7cb2e73\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What Type Of Situations Should I Report?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"42f95336fb7cb2e73\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_42f95336fb7cb2e73\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The ASU Ethics Line is designed for employees to report any:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"yellow\">\n<li>violation of applicable state and\/or federal laws and regulations<\/li>\n<li>a serious violation of University policy<\/li>\n<li>the use of University property, resources, or authority for personal gain or other non University-related purpose except as provided under University policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-63469511c524bccee fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_63469511c524bccee\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"63469511c524bccee\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#63469511c524bccee\" href=\"#63469511c524bccee\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">If I See A Violation, Shouldn't I Just Report It To My Supervisor, Internal Audit, Or Human  Resources And Let Them Deal With It?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"63469511c524bccee\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_63469511c524bccee\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">When you observe some behavior that you believe violates state and\/or federal laws and regulations or university policy, we expect you to report it. Ideally, you should bring any concerns forward to your direct supervisor, the next higher level of management and\/or the Office of Internal Audit. We recognize, however, that there may be circumstances when you are not comfortable reporting the issue in this manner. It is for such circumstances that we have partnered with EthicsPoint. We would rather you report anonymously than keep the information to yourself.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d226124b81c1271f4 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d226124b81c1271f4\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d226124b81c1271f4\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#d226124b81c1271f4\" href=\"#d226124b81c1271f4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does The University Really Want Me To Report?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d226124b81c1271f4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d226124b81c1271f4\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">We certainly do. In fact, we need you to report. You know what is going on in your area \u2013 both good and bad. You may have initial knowledge of an activity that may be a cause for concern. Your reporting can minimize the potential negative impact on ASU and its people.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-e52ab0c3db3b015ee fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_e52ab0c3db3b015ee\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e52ab0c3db3b015ee\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#e52ab0c3db3b015ee\" href=\"#e52ab0c3db3b015ee\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why Should I Report What I Know? What\u2019s In It For Me?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e52ab0c3db3b015ee\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_e52ab0c3db3b015ee\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">We all have the right to work in a positive environment and with that right comes the responsibility of acting in an ethical manner and letting the appropriate people know if someone is not acting appropriately. By working together, we can maintain a healthy and productive environment.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-aa29c8830b6386c65 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_aa29c8830b6386c65\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"aa29c8830b6386c65\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#aa29c8830b6386c65\" href=\"#aa29c8830b6386c65\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does Management Really Want Me to Report?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"aa29c8830b6386c65\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_aa29c8830b6386c65\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">We certainly do. In fact, we need you to report. You know what is going on at ASU &#8211; both good and bad. You may have initial knowledge of an activity that may be cause for concern. Your reporting can minimize the potential negative impact on the university and our people.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d06aa27157dcb78fc fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d06aa27157dcb78fc\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d06aa27157dcb78fc\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#d06aa27157dcb78fc\" href=\"#d06aa27157dcb78fc\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where Do These Reports Go? Who Can Access Them?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d06aa27157dcb78fc\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d06aa27157dcb78fc\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Reports are entered directly on the EthicsPoint secure server to prevent any possible breech in security. EthicsPoint makes these reports available only to specific individuals within the university who are charged with evaluating the report, based on the type of violation and location of the incident. Each of these report recipients has had training in keeping these reports in the utmost confidence.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a9a026a457fcc6a15 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a9a026a457fcc6a15\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a9a026a457fcc6a15\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#a9a026a457fcc6a15\" href=\"#a9a026a457fcc6a15\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I File A Report From Home And Still Remain Anonymous?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a9a026a457fcc6a15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a9a026a457fcc6a15\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">A report from home, a neighbor\u2019s computer, or any Internet portal will remain secure and anonymous. An Internet portal never identifies a visitor by screen name and the EthicsPoint system strips away Internet addresses so that anonymity is totally maintained.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a96416af33889f2e1 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a96416af33889f2e1\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a96416af33889f2e1\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#a96416af33889f2e1\" href=\"#a96416af33889f2e1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I Am Concerned That The Information I Provide Ethicspoint Will Ultimately Reveal My Identity.  How Can You Assure Me That Will Not Happen?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a96416af33889f2e1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a96416af33889f2e1\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The EthicsPoint system is designed to protect your anonymity. However, if you wish to remain anonymous, you &#8211; as a reporting party &#8211; need to ensure that the body of the report does not reveal your identity by accident. For example, \u201cFrom my cube next to Jan Smith\u2026\u201d or \u201cIn my 33 years\u2026\u201d<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-5dd31629af611b0e6 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_5dd31629af611b0e6\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5dd31629af611b0e6\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#5dd31629af611b0e6\" href=\"#5dd31629af611b0e6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is The Telephone Toll-free Hotline Confidential And Anonymous Too?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5dd31629af611b0e6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_5dd31629af611b0e6\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Yes. You will be asked to provide the same information that you would provide in an Internet-based report and an interviewer will type your responses into the EthicsPoint Web site. These reports have the same security and confidentiality measures applied to them during delivery.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0602f91f33574f547 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0602f91f33574f547\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0602f91f33574f547\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#0602f91f33574f547\" href=\"#0602f91f33574f547\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What If I Want To Be Identified With My Report?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0602f91f33574f547\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0602f91f33574f547\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">There is a section in the report for identifying yourself, if you wish.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-50208680528f1c1ff fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_50208680528f1c1ff\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"50208680528f1c1ff\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#50208680528f1c1ff\" href=\"#50208680528f1c1ff\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can Students And The Public Participate By Reporting Through The ASU Ethics Line?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"50208680528f1c1ff\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_50208680528f1c1ff\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Yes. Any person may report questionable or unethical behavior, or offer a great suggestion for improvement.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a68bd67bf95868336 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a68bd67bf95868336\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a68bd67bf95868336\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#a68bd67bf95868336\" href=\"#a68bd67bf95868336\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I Am Aware Of Some Individuals Involved With Unethical Conduct, But It Doesn't Affect Me.  Why Should I Bother Reporting It?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a68bd67bf95868336\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a68bd67bf95868336\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">Alcorn State University chooses to promote ethical behavior. All unethical conduct, at any level, ultimately hurts the university and all of the ASU family, including you. You only have to consider what happened in recent corporate scandals to see the disastrous effects that a seemingly harmless lapse in ethics can have on an otherwise healthy company. So if you know of any incidents of misconduct or ethical violations, consider it your duty to yourself and your fellow bulldogs to report it.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0038223181684d852 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0038223181684d852\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0038223181684d852\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#0038223181684d852\" href=\"#0038223181684d852\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I Am Not Sure If What I Have Observed Or Heard Is A Violation Of ASU Policy, Or Involves Unethical  Conduct, But It Just Does Not Look Right To Me. What Should I Do?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0038223181684d852\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0038223181684d852\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">File a report. EthicsPoint can help you prepare and file your report so it can be properly understood. We&#8217;d rather you report a situation that turns out to be harmless than let possible unethical behavior go unchecked because you weren&#8217;t sure.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-23f2630bf4f3b24fc fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_23f2630bf4f3b24fc\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"23f2630bf4f3b24fc\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#23f2630bf4f3b24fc\" href=\"#23f2630bf4f3b24fc\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What If My Supervisor Or Other Administrators Are Involved In A Violation? Won\u2019t They Get The  Report And Start A Cover-up?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"23f2630bf4f3b24fc\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_23f2630bf4f3b24fc\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The EthicsPoint system and report distribution are designed so that implicated parties are not notified or granted access to reports in which they have been named.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-103bcbcf6461c98b1 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_103bcbcf6461c98b1\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"103bcbcf6461c98b1\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#103bcbcf6461c98b1\" href=\"#103bcbcf6461c98b1\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What If I Remember Something Important About The Incident After I File The Report? Or What If  The Company Has Further Questions For Me Concerning My Report?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"103bcbcf6461c98b1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_103bcbcf6461c98b1\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">When you file a report at the EthicsPoint Web site or through the EthicsPoint Call Center, you receive a unique user name and are asked to choose a password. You can return to the EthicsPoint system again either by Internet or telephone and access the original report to add more detail or answer questions posed by a university representative and add further information that will help resolve open issues. We strongly suggest that you return to the site in 72 hours to answer questions submitted by the university representative. You and ASU now have entered into an \u201canonymous dialogue\u201d where situations are not only identified but can be resolved, no matter how complex.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-46442803222c00258 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_46442803222c00258\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"46442803222c00258\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#46442803222c00258\" href=\"#46442803222c00258\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are These Follow-Ups on Reports As Secure As The First One?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"46442803222c00258\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_46442803222c00258\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">All EthicsPoint correspondences are held in the same strict confidence as the initial report, continuing under the umbrella of anonymity.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-0d7afbea6d426ae31 fusion-toggle-has-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_0d7afbea6d426ae31\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0d7afbea6d426ae31\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#0d7afbea6d426ae31\" href=\"#0d7afbea6d426ae31\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I Still File A Report If I Don\u2019t Have Access To The Internet?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0d7afbea6d426ae31\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_0d7afbea6d426ae31\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">You can file an EthicsPoint report from any computer that can access the Internet. You can file from home. Many public locations, including the public library, have Internet computers. If you don\u2019t have access or are uncomfortable using a computer, you can call the EthicsPoint toll-free hotline 877-310-0424 which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:40px;\"><table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"rcorner-box \">\n<span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: Poppins; font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Poppins\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"400\">Contact Us<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Poppins; font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Poppins\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"400\">Bowles Hall Administration Building, 3rd Floor Room 315, Lorman Campus<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-99 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/alcorn.edu\/internal-audit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/Shape-50.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/><span style=\"font-family: Poppins; font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Poppins\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"400\"> \u2002(601) 877-6318<\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-100\" style=\"padding-top: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/alcorn.edu\/internal-audit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/06\/Shape-51.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/><span style=\"font-family: Poppins; font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Poppins\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"400\"> \u2002audit@alcorn.edu<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Poppins; font-weight: 600; color: #ffffff;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Poppins\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"600\">Mailing Address:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Poppins; font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Poppins\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"400\">1000 ASU Drive, #150 <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: Poppins; font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Poppins\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"400\">Lorman, MS 39096-7500<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- DivTable.com --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-108","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alcorn.edu\/internal-audit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/108","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alcorn.edu\/internal-audit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alcorn.edu\/internal-audit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alcorn.edu\/internal-audit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alcorn.edu\/internal-audit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.alcorn.edu\/internal-audit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/108\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alcorn.edu\/internal-audit\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}