University of Kansas Code of Ethical Conduct

Summary

To affirm the University of Kansas’ commitment to the highest standards of ethical, legal, and professional behavior.

Body

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DOCUMENT TYPE:

Guideline

PURPOSE:

To affirm the University of Kansas’ commitment to the highest standards of ethical, legal, and professional behavior.

APPLIES TO:

All employees at all campuses of the University of Kansas.

CAMPUS:

Edwards, Lawrence, Juniper Gardens, Parsons, Yoder, Topeka, Medical Center, Kansas City, Salina, Wichita

GUIDELINE STATEMENT:

See attachment on the right. 

CONTACT:

Office of Public Affairs
Strong Hall, Room 230
1450 Jayhawk Blvd.
Lawrence, KS 66045-7518
785-864-7100
publicaffairs@ku.edu

RESPONSIBLE UNIT: 

Office of the Chancellor

APPROVED BY:

Chancellor

APPROVED ON:

2021-08-01 

EFFECTIVE ON:

2021-08-01 

REVIEW CYCLE:

Annual (As Needed)

RELATED STATUTES, REGULATIONS, AND/OR POLICIES:

HLC Assumed Practice: Part A
HLC Criteria for Accreditation

CHANGE HISTORY:

10/24/2025: Added HLC link.
10/20/2025: Updated formatting. 
10/10/2025: Updated guideline to align with current state/federal action.
09/19/2025: Added HLC Link.
03/26/2025: Migration to TeamDynamix from Drupal.
08/09/2021: Published in the Policy Library.

TITLE: 

University of Kansas Code of Ethical Conduct

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Article ID: 20884
Created
Thu 3/13/25 1:03 PM
Modified
Fri 10/24/25 12:10 PM

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