University Ethics Policies
University Ethics and Compliance Policies The following is a list of University policies that provide further information on the duties summarized in AD88: Code of Responsible Conduct. However, this list is not to be considered comprehensive. Additional information about Penn State policies may be found at https://policy.psu.edu.
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AD33– A Drug-Free Workplace
AD39- Minors Involved in University-Sponsored Programs or Programs Held at the University and/or Housed in University Facilities
AD50– Contact with State and Federal Officials and Official Requests from Government Officials
AD67- Disclosure of Wrongful Conduct and Protection from Retaliation
AD72- Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
AD74- Compliance with the Clery Act
AD85- Sexual and/or Gender-Based Harassment and Misconduct
AD87- Compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
AD89– University Export Compliance Policy
AD91 - Discrimination and Harassment and Related Inappropriate Conduct
AD92 – Political Campaign Activities
AD95- Information Assurance and IT Security
AD53 - Privacy Policy
ADG09– Export Compliance Definitions, Procedures and Implementation Guidelines
HR99– Background Check Process
RA02– Stewardship of Sponsored Programs
RA40– Compliance with Federal Export Regulations for Sponsored Research Efforts
RAG40– Guidelines for Ensuring Compliance with Export Control Policy RA40
RP02– Addressing Allegations of Research Misconduct
RP04– Care and Use of Vertebrate Animals
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Bylaws of The Pennsylvania State University– Section 8.13
AC80– Private Consulting Practice
AD50– Contact with State and Federal Officials and Official Request from Government Officials
AD75– University Events and Ticket Accountability
AD77- Engaging in Outside Professional Activities (Conflict of Commitment)
AD83- Institutional Financial Conflict of Interest
AD86- Acceptance of Gifts and Entertainment (AD86 Gifts and Entertainment Authorization Form)
AD92 - Political Campaign Activities
BS07– Authority and Procurement
BS17 - Use and Procurement of External Consultants
BS14- Penn State Purchasing Card
FN14– Use of University Tangible Assets, Equipment, Supplies & Services
FN22- Policy on Institutional and Employee Relationships with Educational Loan Lenders
HR35– Public Service and Political Endorsements
HR42– Personal Compensation by State Agency or Dept. of Commonwealth
HR59– Employment of Relatives
HR91- Conflict of Interest
IP04– Royalty Payments for Course Materials
IP06– Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurial Activity
RA06 – Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Collaboration
RA07 – Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Collaboration
RP06– Disclosure and Management of Significant Financial Interests
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AD11– University Policy on Confidentiality of Student Records
AD22- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
AD35– University Archives and Records Management
AD53– Privacy Policy
AD95– Information Assurance and IT Security
AD96– Acceptable Use of University Information Resources
AD97 - Penn State Identification Numbers (PSU IDs)
ADG06– Appropriate Use of Student Data
BS17 - Use and Procurement of External Consultants
AD100 - Handling and Distributing Confidential Internal Audit Reports and Other Documents
FN23– Identity Theft Detection, Prevention and Mitigation Program
HR56– Answering Personnel Inquiries
HR60– Access to Personnel Files
RP03 - The Use of Human Participants in Research
RP07– HIPAA and Research at Penn State University and The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
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AC23– Promotion and Tenure Procedures and Regulations
AC47- General Standards of Professional Ethics
AC64– Academic Freedom
AC70– Dismissal of Tenured or Tenure-Eligible Faculty Members
AC76– Faculty Rights and Responsibilities
AD02– Non-University Groups Using University Facilities
AD29– Statement on Intolerance
AD32- Smoking Policy and Guideline
AD33– A Drug-Free Workplace
AD40– Recording of Classroom Activities and Note-Taking Services
AD50– Contact with State and Federal Officials and Official Requests from Government Officials
AD51– Use of Outdoor Areas for Expressive Activities
AD56– Use of Group Communication Tools to Communicate University Business to Employees and Students
AD78– Threats to Campus Safety
AD85- Sexual and/or Gender-Based Harassment and Misconduct
AD87- Compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
AD90– Crowdfunding Solicitation Policy
AD91 - Discrimination and Harassment and Related Inappropriate Conduct
AD92 - Political Campaign Activities
AD96- Acceptable Use of University Information Resources
HR34– Employment Conditions for Staff Employees
HR35– Public Service and Political Endorsements by Members of the Faculty and Staff
HR78– Staff Employee Failure to Meet Acceptable Standards of Performance
HR79– Staff Grievance Procedure
HR103– Employment Conditions for Part-Time, Intermittent/Short-Term & Full-Time Student Employees
IP01– Ownership and Management of Intellectual Property
IP02– Co-Authorship of Scholarly Reports, Papers and Publications
IP05– Policy Governing Copyright Clearance
IPG01– Faculty Guidance on Student Intellectual Property Rights
IPG02– Special Student Intellectual Property Agreement Forms
RP02– Addressing Allegations of Research Misconduct
RP03 - The Use of Human Participants in Research
RPG01– The Responsible Conduct of Research
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AD24- Identification Cards for Students, Faculty/Staff, Affiliates and Retirees
AD29– Statement on Intolerance
AD33– A Drug-Free Workplace
AD39– Minors Involved in University-Sponsored Programs or Programs Held at the University and/or Housed in University Facilities
AD64– Energy Conservation Policy
AD67- Disclosure of Wrongful Conduct and Protection from Retaliation
AD68– University Access Policy
AD72- Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
AD74- Compliance with the Clery Act
AD78– Threats to Campus Safety
AD81- Independence of the University Police and Public Safety
AD85- Sexual and/or Gender-Based Harassment and Misconduct
AD91 - Discrimination and Harassment and Related Inappropriate Conduct
AD53– Privacy Policy
ADG09– Export Compliance Definitions, Procedures and Implementation Guidelines
BS03– Faculty and Staff Parking Rules and Regulations
BS20– University Vehicle Operation or Use
FN14– Use of University Tangible Assets, Equipment, Supplies and Services
HR99– Background Check Process
RA02– Stewardship of Sponsored Programs
RP02– Addressing Allegations of Research Misconduct
RP04– Care and Use of Vertebrate Animals
RP07– HIPAA and Research at Penn State University and The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
SY01– Environmental Health and Safety Policy
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AD22– Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
AD29– Statement on Intolerance
AD67- Disclosure of Wrongful Conduct and Protection from Retaliation
AD72– Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
AD74– Compliance with the Clery Act
AD78– Threats to Campus Safety
AD81– Independence of the University Police and Public Safety
AD85– Sexual and/or Gender-Based Harassment and Misconduct
AD91 - Discrimination and Harassment and Related Inappropriate Conduct
ADG09– Export Compliance Definitions, Procedures and Implementation Guidelines
RP02– Addressing Allegations of Research Misconduct
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Academic and Administrative Policies and Procedures G-9: Academic Integrity