To: All faculty and staff

From:

Cheryl Reardon, chief human resources officer and associate vice president 
Lois J. Geist, associate provost for faculty 

Intent: Inform all University of Iowa faculty and staff of the institution's policies on ethics and responsibilities. Please review the information below and bookmark the websites for future reference.

Date: Feb. 13, 2024

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Staff/Faculty Administrators 

All staff, including faculty administrators making non-academic decisions, are expected to meet the standards of conduct described in the university’s Ethics and Responsibilities policy. The policy defines a work culture that supports the quality of work-life within the university community, advances the university’s mission, and is consistent with the university’s core values of creativity, community, excellence, inclusion, and integrity, as well as the university's commitment to academic freedom and free speech.

After reviewing this policy, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact your supervisor or HR representative. 

Faculty 

All faculty are expected to meet the standards of conduct described in the university’s Professional Ethics and Academic Responsibility policy. This policy defines faculty members’ responsibilities to students, scholarship, colleagues, the institution, and the larger community. We also encourage faculty to review the Guidelines Regarding Political Activity by Faculty of the University of Iowa.  

After reviewing this policy, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact your DEO, collegiate dean, or faculty HR representatives.