November 4-8, 2024
Do Right. Be an Ethical Winner.
The University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Southern University are committed to an ethical culture. Ethics Awareness reminds employees of our commitment to an ethical culture and our shared ethical values and expectations. It also serves as a reminder of how we incorporate ethical decision-making in all we do and how we are good stewards of the resources entrusted to us. Ethics Awareness brings awareness to ethics, reinforces the principles of recognizing the hard work of employees, and promotes our shared values.
For more information, please contact the Office of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance.
Report hazing via the Georgia Southern Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline: 1-877-516-3445 or Learn More About Hazing
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Ethics Jeopardy!
Join us in the Armstrong Student Union to see contestants compete for prizes and bragging rights in a game inspired by the popular game show Jeopardy!
Not a Jeopardy fan? Make some Ethical Connections with this game. Record your response here to be entered in our drawings.
Ethics Awareness Week Events
Friday, November 1, 2024
Monday, November 4, 2024
Ethical Eagle Feud
Join us in the Russell Union Ballroom for Ethics Awareness Week for a thrilling edition of “Ethical Eagle Feud,” inspired by the popular game show Family Feud! This exciting event invites university students and employees to form teams and compete in a fun-filled contest of ethical knowledge and decision-making. Just like in Family Feud, teams will face off to answer survey questions, but with an ethical twist. Test your principles, challenge your peers, and enjoy a morning of lively competition and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on the fun and the chance to learn more about ethics in a dynamic and engaging way. See you there!
Dr. Marrero’s Kick-Off Video
Please join President Marrero as he discusses ways to be an ethical leader.
After watching his video, answer two brief questions about the video. Each quiz will provide an entry into a daily drawing.
Chancellor’s Chat
USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue hosts the Chancellor’s Chat at 10:00. Chancellor Sonny Perdue and The Honorable Nels S. D. Peterson, Presiding Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court will discuss Ethics in Higher Education: Beyond Compliance.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Ethics Awareness Week Election
It’s Election Day! Vote for your favorite response to several scenarios.
Popular choices will be shared later this week.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Wild about Ethics Wednesday
Word Search Wednesday
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Ethics Jeopardy!
Join us in the Armstrong Student Union to see contestants compete for prizes and bragging rights in a game inspired by the popular game show Jeopardy!
Not a Jeopardy fan? Make some Ethical Connections with this game. Record your response here to be entered in our drawings.
Friday, November 8, 2024
It’s been a busy week! Let’s wind down with a final puzzle – Wordle! Find the word that represents this week and record your response here to be entered in our final drawing.
At 10:00 today, join panelists Rob Chestnut, Author of Intentional Integrity and Dr. Jann Joseph, President of Georgia Gwinnett College as they discuss “Integrity Intelligence in Times of Change.” This virtual presentation will begin at 10:00 and will qualify for Continuing Education credits.
Featured Videos
Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero
John Lester, Vice President for University Communications and Marketing
Title IX Reporting
Shay Little, Vice President for Student Affairs
University System of Georgia’s (USG) 2022 Ethics Awareness Week Kickoff >
Friday, November 12, 10 – 11 a.m.
Ethics and Compliance Best Practice Panel
All Week! Trivia Questions – Win prizes all week!
Each day, you will be entered in a drawing for a daily prize if you correctly answer the trivia questions or successfully complete the scavenger hunt.
Participation in any Ethics Awareness Week event (trivia questions, scavenger hunt, round table discussions) will enter your name into a drawing for a Grand Prize at the end of the week. One Grand Prize will be awarded in each category – Staff, Students and Faculty.
Monday, Nov. 9
Ethics Round Table Discussion – 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, Nov. 12
Red Flag Photo
Friday, Nov. 13
Chancellor Steve Wrigley Round Table – 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
There will be no trivia question on Friday, round table attendance will enter your name into the prize drawing.
Trivia Questions
Friday’s Word Scramble Answers
- tisehc = Ethics
- cmlacenipo = Compliance
- auselv = Values
- itgiytren = Integrity
- frdau = Fraud
- coflctni = Conflict
- poiclies = Policies
- poplee = People
- popurse = Purpose
- atcion = Action
- htienol = Hotline
- rspecte = Respect
- paretranncys = Transparency
- chaterarc = Character
- clodissure = Disclosure
Thursday’s Trivia Question Answers
- All employees will complete driver training during onboarding.
- True
- Employees who drive University vehicles as part of their job will have to complete driver training every six months.
- False
- Any employee who only drives a golf cart (or other Low Speed Vehicle) does not have to complete annual driver training.
- False
Wednesday’s Virtual Scavenger Hunt Answers
The virtual scavenger hunt exercise will direct you to some of our online University resources for ethics and compliance reporting, administrative scorecards and more.
- To submit a report to the Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline, you can use a website or call what phone number?
- 1-877-516-3445
- State employees must make an annual report if they do business with the State of Georgia or any agency of the State of Georgia. Reports are not necessary if Individual transactions are under $250 and the aggregate of all transaction does not exceed what amount?
- $9,000
- You must disclose if you serve as an expert witness or provide consulting services in a legal matter.
- True
- Which division had the highest overall score on their Leadership Scorecard for FY 2021?
- President’s Division
- Georgia Southern University offers how many undergraduate majors?
- 141 (we would also accept 157)
- Which policy or regulation states that certain detailed student information, such as name, enrollment status, enrolled hours, and local telephone number, (also called Directory Information) is public information and may be released to anyone requesting the information (unless the student has specifically requested the information be restricted)?
- FERPA
Tuesday’s Trivia Question Answers
- True
- False
- True
Monday’s Trivia Question Answers
- The theme for Ethics Awareness Week 2021 is:
- Ethical People. Ethical Purpose. Ethical Action.
- The phrase “Do Right” was originally coined by Georgia Southern President Brooks Keel.
- False
- Georgia Southern is one of only 10 USG institutions that celebrates Ethics Awareness Week.
- False