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Compliance & Ethics

The mission of Davis & Elkins College is to prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world. To that end, the College is committed to maintaining a healthy and safe learning, living and working environment that promotes responsibility and ethical behavior by complying with College policy and local, state and federal laws. The Office of Compliance & Ethics has been established to support and nurture a healthy and safe campus community. Maintaining a compliant community is an on-going process that requires collaboration, shared decision making and open communication. The Office of Compliance & Ethics endeavors to:

improve the efficacy of campus activities and operations;
manage risk;
address issues from a system wide perspective;
coordinate training and professional development;
offer needed training and professional development;
review program areas responsible for significant compliance oversight; and
create and modify College and/or departmental policies and procedures as needed.

Compliance & Ethics Committee

The Compliance & Ethics Committee will meet quarterly at a minimum. The purpose of the Compliance & Ethics Committee is to empower directors to have strong oversight over areas with significant compliance responsibilities. Through collaboration and shared leadership, the Compliance & Ethics Committee will identify and assess compliance issues as well as create and implement solutions and action plans to address those issues. Members of the Compliance & Ethics Committee include: