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YOU@ PSU End-of-Year Conversation:
Ethics and Compliance Employee Acknowledgement Statements
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Values Conversation Talking-Points
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How has the value of _________ formed and motivated my work, goals, and daily work
activities?
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What can I do to strengthen my commitment to the value of ____________ in my daily work
activities?
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Has our unit provided a work environment that allows me to strive for the value of ______?
Why or why not?
Values Resources
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Penn State Values webpage: http://universityethics.psu.edu/penn-state-values
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Penn State Values statement: http://universityethics.psu.edu/penn-state-values
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Dr. Barron’s email: http://www.psu.edu/ur/newsdocuments/Values_email_Jan_18.pdf
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Dr. Barron video: http://news.psu.edu/video/387792/2016/01/17/penn-state-values-
message-our-community
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Examples of the Values in-action:
https://universityethics.auth.abs.vmhost.psu.edu/examples-action
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Values Q&A: http://news.psu.edu/story/389666/2016/01/27/penn-state-values-faqs
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Additional conversation talking-points: http://universityethics.psu.edu/conversation-starters
AD88: Code of Responsible Conduct
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AD88 is the University code of conduct for all employees. It is a brief summary of the
University’s expectations for employee conduct in:
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Legal and Policy Compliance
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Conflict of Interest
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Accuracy of Records
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Reporting Misconduct
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Non-Retaliation
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Policy: http://guru.psu.edu/policies/AD88.html
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Conflict of Interest: Any situation that creates a real or appearance of risk that a person’s
professional judgement or actions at the University may be unduly influenced by an outside
interest (e.g., personal gain, financial interests, family or friends’ interests, professional gain or
influence, gifts and entertainment, etc.)
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