To maintain respect and competition as an institution of higher education, Quincy College expects all employees to comply with all laws and to maintain the utmost standards of personal integrity, fairness, and good judgment. Only by upholding these high standards can Quincy College expect to maintain the trust of current and future students, customers, employees, and the general public.
This code sets forth standards of conduct for employees of Quincy College relating to conflicts of interest, receiving and giving gifts, relationships, community activities, and violation of law.
Conflict of Interest:
Employees must refrain from participating in any work activity or business venture which could conflict with the interests of Quincy College and interfere with the ability of an employee to satisfy work-related obligations.
Gifts:
When either receiving or giving tangible gifts due to a business relationship with a current or potential customer, client, or other person or entity, discretion must be used to prevent the appearance of influence or obligation towards others. As a guideline, the receipt, or giving of any tangible gift of a nominal maximum value of $50 is permissible when either a refusal to accept or not to give would offend or damage business relationships. Receiving direct or indirect favors, payments, services, loans, trips, or excessive business entertainment from students, customers or suppliers are strictly prohibited.
Relationships:
Relationships may develop at work that could result in employees becoming involved in what would be considered a personal, rather than a business, relationship. If a personal and intimate relationship develops between you and any Quincy College employee to whom you or the other employee reports to or is supervised by, it must be disclosed to the next level of management immediately. The College reserves the right to make changes to the reporting and/or supervisory work relationship that will reduce potential conflicts of interest, including transferring one or both employees to other departments or locations.
Community Activities:
Employees of Quincy College are encouraged to become involved in charitable, political, and community affairs. Employees should make it clear, however, that they are acting as individuals rather than as representatives of Quincy College so as not to be perceived as stating the position of the College on any issue.
Violation of Law:
In the interest of safeguarding the image of Quincy College in the communities in which we do business and in our industry, the following action will be taken regarding violation of the law: Any employee of Quincy College who is charged with a felony offense may be subject to suspension without pay, pending disposition of the charge.
Any questions about these policies or compliance with them should be directed to the President of the College. No employee will be disciplined for raising legitimate concerns or questions regarding these matters and their identities will be protected to the extent possible.
Original: October 1999