The Office of the President has created the University of California Ethics Program. Key elements include:

1. The Statement of Ethical Values reconfirming UC's commitment to:
   • Integrity
   • Excellence
   • Accountability
   • Respect


2. The Standards of Ethical Conduct stating the conduct expected of UC researchers, faculty, staff, students, and others in 12 key areas, including:
   • Conflict of interest
   • Confidentiality
   • Ethical conduct of research
   • Financial accountability


3. An implementation program, which included:
   • Appointment of an Ethics Rollout Team to develop and implement strategies for implementation of UCSD's ethics program
   • An online Ethics Briefing required for all university employees, including student employees.

For background information, see:

• Letter of announcment from UC President Robert Dynes and Board of Regents Chairman Gerald Parsky
• The complete statement and standards documents (PDF)

If you have questions, contact Debbie Rico, (858) 822-2797.