Ethics & Compliance Units

The Penn State Athletic Compliance program operates in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA, the Big Ten, and the Pennsylvania State University. The Athletic Compliance office is committed to educating every member within Penn State Athletics of the rules and regulations provided by the NCAA, in an effort to prevent even the minor infractions. In the case of a by-law violation, the compliance office will aim to identify, evaluate, and report the violation to the NCAA.

The Athletics Integrity Unit is responsible for development, implementation and oversight of compliance and athletics integrity program policies and practices within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics that ensure compliance and ethical conduct by the University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (Athletics Department) with all applicable NCAA and Big Ten rules and regulations and with the requirements set forth in the Athletics Integrity Agreement between the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference (Big Ten) and the University.

The University Ethics Unit is responsible for developing, implementing and supporting policies, standards, programs, and training concerning the University’s ethics, values, and culture. The unit collaborates with a broad cross section of functional and academic groups across the University to provide ongoing review, assessment, research, guidance, and leadership in the areas of ethics, values, culture, and ethical decision-making at all levels and locations of the University.

The University Export Compliance Unit is responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of University policies, procedures, and guidelines designed to facilitate compliance with the various United States Export Compliance Laws and Regulations as they apply to the University's educational, research, and administrative operations.

The Privacy Office is responsible for the ensuring compliance of University policies that protect the private information of students, faculty, and staff. The Privacy Office also ensures that said policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations.

The Youth Programs Unit assists in the identification, prioritization, development and delivery of effective tools (in response to PSU faculty, staff and volunteer needs) for implementing youth programs. The Unit explores, recommends and trains youth program leaders in current best practices, Penn State policy and applicable laws related to working with youth.