Standards of Ethical Conduct

UNC Charlotte’s mission of teaching, research, and public service carries with it a duty to act in an ethically responsible manner and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. University Policy 804, Standards of Ethical Conduct, serves as a guide for ethical, legal, and professional behavior in all dealings both within and outside of the University.

UNC Charlotte is committed to fostering an environment where open, honest communications are the expectation, not the exception. We want community members to feel comfortable approaching their supervisor with a concern, but recognize that there may be situations where this might be uncomfortable or inappropriate. In situations where a community member prefers to place an anonymous report in confidence, they are encouraged to use this hotline, hosted by a third-party provider, EthicsPoint, to report instances of potential non-compliance with laws, regulations, University Policies, standards, or other concerns, as well to ask for ethics and compliance guidance and to provide positive suggestions.

State law and University Policy 803, Reporting and Investigation of Suspected Improper Activities and Whistleblower Protection, prohibit interference with or retaliation against a member of the University community who reports suspected improper activities unless the person making the report knows or has reason to believe that the report is false or inaccurate.