Agreement with Institutional Mission and Goals Members who accept employment with an educational institution subscribe to the general mission and goals of the institution. Management of Institutional Resources Members seek to advance the welfare of the employing institution through accountability for the proper use of institutional funds, personnel, equipment, and other resources. Members inform appropriate officials of conditions which may be potentially disruptive or damaging to the institution's mission, personnel, and property. Employment Relationship Members honor employment relationships. Members do not commence new duties or obligations at another institution under a new contractual agreement until termination of an existing contract, unless otherwise agreed to by the member and the member's current and new supervisors.
Members adhere to professional practices in securing positions and employment relationships.
Conflict of Interest Members recognize their obligation to the employing institution and seek to avoid private interests, obligations, and transactions which are in conflict of interest or give the appearance of impropriety. Members clearly distinguish between statements and actions which represent their own personal views and those which represent their employing institution when important to do so. Legal Authority Members respect and acknowledge all lawful authority. Members refrain from conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, and misrepresentation or unlawful discrimination. Equal Consideration and Treatment of Others Members execute professional responsibilities with fairness and impartiality and show equal consideration to individuals regardless of status or position.