As an institution of higher learning, Florida
International University's institutional values statement
sets forth the University's commitment to:
Freedom of thought and expression
Excellence in teaching and in the pursuit, generation,
dissemination, and application of knowledge
Respect for the dignity of the individual
Respect for the environment
Honesty, integrity, and truth
Diversity
Strategic, operational, and service excellence
It is incumbent upon each of us that our
conduct, on behalf of the University, reflects our commitment
to these institutional values in order to best serve our students,
our community and the State of Florida at large.
At Florida International University, many
different departments and individuals are responsible for
compliance functions to ensure that the University's operations
are carried out in accordance with Federal and State laws.
In fact, each member of the University community should seek
to play a vital role in fostering an institutional culture
that evidences the University's commitment to ethical conduct
and compliance with law.
The University Compliance Office seeks to
assist the University community by strengthening the infrastructure
that is in place to support compliance. The institutional
compliance program has been designed to be Transparent, Integrated
and Proactive (“"TIP"):
Transparent
It will serve to promote the mission and vision of FIU
It will promote a culture that encourages ethical conduct
and commitment to compliance with the law.
Integrated
The program, though its compliance officer, will collaborate
and act as a liaison to other compliance offices/functions
throughout the University.
Proactive
It will identify key risk areas and perform a risk assessment
on compliance readiness.
It will prioritize implementation of compliance initiatives in areas of higher regulatory risk because of potential impact on health or safety, academic or fiscal integrity.
It will provide recommendations, education and training in connection with regulatory compliance gaps.
As Florida International University continues to grow, it is important that the University compliance initiative responds in kind and grows along with it, supporting each of the areas of the University. What we have assembled here is only the beginning of a long-term project that will continue to evolve and expand in the years to come.
We all need to join together to create and maintain a healthy University environment. You, as an individual, can contribute by asking questions if you are not sure of a procedure, or raising concerns if you see something that you think just may not be right. Typically, any inquiry process would begin within your own college or unit, through ordinary supervisory channels (starting with an immediate supervisor, instructor, or adviser). However, we recognize that sometimes, because of the subject matter or associated relationships, concerns may best be raised first through a specialized or central office. For this reason, we have created a directoryto help identify personnel responsible for your areas of concern. Remember, by helping to identify problems early, you not only keep them from getting bigger, you also help advance the compliance initiative and solidify its foundation.
