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.

: 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 Clery Act

AD85 Title IX Sexual Harassment

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 Verification Requirements

RA02 Stewardship of Sponsored Programs

RA40 Compliance with Federal Export Regulations

RAG40 Guidelines for Ensuring Compliance with Export Control Policy RA40

RP02 Addressing Allegations of Research Misconduct

RP04 Care and Use of Vertebrate Animals

TR02 Penn State Travel Policy

TR01 International Travel Requirements
: 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 Non-Capital Property, Capital Property, Supplies and University Services

FN22 Policy on Institutional and Employee Relationships With Educational Lenders

HR35 Public Service by Members of the Faculty and Staff

HR42 Payment of Personal Compensation by a State Agency or Department of the 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
: 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
: 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

Employee Discrimination and Harassment Procedures
: 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 Non-Capital Property, Capital Property, Supplies and University 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
: 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
: Academic and Administrative Policies and Procedures G-9: Academic Integrity

Faculty Senate Policy 49-20 –Academic Integrity

Student Code of Conduct

Student Guide to General University Policies and Rules

University Ethics Policies

Legal Statements