Ethics training program starts Thursday

All University employees should have received a letter from Chancellor Walter V. Wendler reminding them of their obligation to comply with the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.

State law mandates the ethics training program, which is a condition of employment at SIUC. Employees should complete the training during regular work hours or as directed by your supervisor. This year's training program content is updated and is designed to familiarize employees with the laws and rules that apply to functions each employee performs on behalf of the University and the state.

The law requires all permanent state employees, including faculty and staff as well as members of boards and commissions, to complete annual ethics training using an Internet-based program provided by the Office of Executive Inspector General. Temporary, extra-help, graduate assistants and student workers also must complete training and will receive an off-line ethics training document to meet the requirement.

The online training program takes about 30 minutes to one hour to complete. It consists of a series of ethics-related lessons and a 10-question review quiz. Employees may take the quiz as often as necessary to complete it successfully. Employees who do not have access to a computer or if you need other assistance in completing the training, contact your supervisor or the Ethic Training Administration, Brent Patton, at 618/453-6677. For technical assistance, contact the SIUC Helpdesk at 618/453-5155.