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Ethical and Professional Standards

Ethics: All members of the teaching profession (as defined in Alaska Statutes 14.20.370) are obligated to abide by the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession, a document that is published and periodically revised by the Professional Teaching Practices Commission, under Alaska Administrative Code.

Code of Ethics (AS 39.52): Employees of the University are governed by the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act (AS 39.52), which became effective January 1, 1987. “The Code of Ethics” considers a public office to be a public trust. Independent pursuits are not discouraged so long as employees do not benefit financially or personally from their actions as public employees. “The Code of Ethics” accepts that minor and inconsequential conflicts of interest are unavoidable. However, those conflicts of interest that are substantive and material are prohibited. Employees are required to complete an annual disclosure form for all outside employment or contracts. As changes occur, employees are responsible for updating their disclosure form. Appropriate forms are available in the Personnel Office. Complete information concerning employee ethics can be obtained from Ethics, A Handbook for Public Employees, which is available from the Personnel Office or on-line at: http:/fin.admin.state.ak.us/dof/ak_admin_manual/resource/100.pdf. Questions may be addressed to the Director of Human Resources at (907) 796-6263.

Ethics and Conduct concerning outside activities and abuse of office for political purposes are addressed in Board of Regents Policy and Regulation (P4.10 & R04.10.010).

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