Information for 2009

This web page provides a comprehensive directory of all Ethics Training Information on the HRS web site. Please review the information and links below for more information.

Ethics Training Overview

It is time again for all NIU employees to complete Ethics training. Under the terms of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, all employees (faculty, staff, civil service, graduate assistants, extra help and student employees) must complete on-line ethics training. The training covers such topics as prohibitions against accepting gifts and bribes, conflict of interest, inappropriate use of university resources for personal matters, whistle-blower protection, and avoidance of political activities during the work day. Everyone who receives a paycheck from the university must complete this training.

Ethics training begins at 8:00am October 20, and concludes by 7:00pm on November 18. There are no extensions. Employees are notified by email and campus mail. Training should be completed during normal work hours. Employees should check with their department on what arrangements are made for workstation access and scheduling of training times. Employees can contact Human Resource Services (815-753-6039 or 815-753-6000) for information or assistance. Technical questions can be answered by Information Technology Services (753-8100). The state Office of the Executive Inspector General notes that employees who do not comply with the annual training mandate can be subject to fines and disciplinary action.

Ethics Training Timeline

Important Downloadable Documents

State Officials and Employees Ethics Act Memorandum

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