Ethics training program starts Oct. 16

All University employees will receive a letter from Chancellor Fernando M. Treviño 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, student employees and graduate assistants 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 and extra-help workers should complete an off-line (paper version) 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.

Please note that failure to carefully read and review all of the program's subject matter may invalidate your completion certificate and require you to complete additional ethics training.

Employees who do not have access to a computer or if you need other assistance in completing the training, contact your supervisor or the Ethics Training Administrator, Brent D. Patton, at 453-6677.

For technical assistance, contact the SIUC Helpdesk at 453-5155. For more information go to the SIUC Ethics Office Web site.