Legal Affairs, Ethics and Compliance Division
CSU Ethics Awareness Week Activities
Ethics Awareness Week 2026
Celebrating Our Ethical Culture
November 2 - 6
November 2 - 6
The University System of Georgia (USG) and Columbus State University (CSU) are dedicated to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct. This commitment will be highlighted during Ethics Awareness Week.
In support of this system-wide initiative, CSU will host a series of activities designed to strengthen and celebrate our ethical culture. These activities will emphasize the USG’s shared core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect, while encouraging our community to reflect on the importance of ethical decision-making in all that we do.
Events Schedule
Monday, November 2
| Time | Topic | Mode | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Day | 2026 USG Ethics Awareness Week – Kickoff Video | Link Coming Soon | University System of Georgia |
| All Day | Ethics Around Campus Photo Challenge | EMMA Notification – Instructions will be provided. Photo Submission Deadline: 11/5/2026 at 12:00 pm. Winner will be announced during the Q&A Panel Live on 11/6/2026 | CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
| All Day | Ethics Pledge Wall | EMMA Notification – Instructions will be provided.
Ethics Pledge Wall Posters Two Locations:
Main Campus – Davidson Student Center, Cougar Lounge RiverPark Campus – Frank Brown Hall, Front Main Lobby |
CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
| 9:00am | Daily Trivia Question #1: Confidentiality & Protecting Sensitive Information | EMMA Notification – Instructions will be provided. Winners will be announced at 4:00 pm. | CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
| 10:00am – 11:00am | USG Chancellor’s Event: When Judgment Matters - Ethics & Leadership in the Real World | Virtual - Link to Join Live | Presenter: The Honorable Harold D. Melton, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia Special Advisor, College of Law, Georgia State University |
| 11:00am-1:00pm | Ethics Awareness Week Kick-off Table (Brochures, and Giveaways) | Two Locations: Main Campus – Davidson Student Center, Cougar Lounge RiverPark Campus – Frank Brown Hall, Front Main Lobby |
CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
Tuesday, November 3
| Time | Topic | Mode | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Day | Ethics Around Campus Photo Challenge | EMMA Notification – Instructions will be provided. Photo Submission Deadline: 11/5/2026 at 12:00 pm. Winner will be announced during the Q&A Panel Live on 11/6/2026 | CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
| All Day | Ethics Pledge Wall | EMMA Notification – Instructions will be provided.
Ethics Pledge Wall Posters Two Locations: Main Campus – Davidson Student Center, Cougar Lounge RiverPark Campus – Frank Brown Hall, Front Main Lobby |
CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
| All Day | Procurement & Contracts | Link coming soon! | CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
| 9:00am | Daily Trivia Question #2: Gifts, Favors & Ethical Boundaries | EMMA Notification – Instructions will be provided. Winners will be announced at 4:00 pm. | CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
Wednesday, November 4
| Time | Topic | Mode | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Day | Ethics Around Campus Photo Challenge | EMMA Notification – Instructions will be provided. Photo Submission Deadline: 11/5/2026 at 12:00 pm. Winner will be announced during the Q&A Panel Live on 11/6/2026 | CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
| All Day | Ethics Pledge Wall | EMMA Notification – Instructions will be provided.
Ethics Pledge Wall Posters Two Locations: Main Campus – Davidson Student Center, Cougar Lounge RiverPark Campus – Frank Brown Hall, Front Main Lobby |
CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
| All Day | Title IX | Link coming soon! | CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
| 9:00am | Daily Trivia Question #3: Responsible Use of University Resources | EMMA Notification – Instructions will be provided. Winners will be announced at 4:00 pm. | CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
Thursday, November 5
| Time | Topic | Mode | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Day | Ethics Around Campus Photo Challenge | EMMA Notification – Instructions will be provided. Photo Submission Deadline: 11/5/2026 at 12:00 pm. Winner will be announced during the Q&A Panel Live on 11/6/2026 | CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
| All Day | Ethics Pledge Wall | EMMA Notification – Instructions will be provided.
Ethics Pledge Wall Posters Two Locations: Main Campus – Davidson Student Center, Cougar Lounge RiverPark Campus – Frank Brown Hall, Front Main Lobby |
CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
| All Day | Conflict of Interest | Link coming soon! | CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
| 9:00am | Daily Trivia Question #4: Workplace Integrity & Professional Conduct | EMMA Notification – Instructions will be provided. Winners will be announced at 4:00 pm. | CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
Friday, November 6
| Time | Topic | Mode | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Day | Ethics Around Campus Photo Challenge | EMMA Notification – Instructions will be provided. Photo Submission Deadline: 11/5/2026 at 12:00 pm. Winner will be announced during the Q&A Panel Live on 11/6/2026 | CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
| All Day | Ethics Pledge Wall | EMMA Notification – Instructions will be provided.
Ethics Pledge Wall Posters Two Locations: Main Campus – Davidson Student Center, Cougar Lounge RiverPark Campus – Frank Brown Hall, Front Main Lobby |
CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
| 9:00am | Daily Trivia Question #5: Fraud, Waste & Abuse | EMMA Notification – Instructions will be provided. Winners will be announced at 4:00 pm. | CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
| 10:00am-11:00am | USG Ethics Awareness Week Best Practices Panel - The Next Chapter: Ethical Leadership in an Innovation Era | Virtual - Link to Join Live |
Welcome & Opening Remarks: Wesley Horne, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Ethics & Compliance and Chief Ethics Officer, University System of Georgia Moderator: Dr. Rose Procter, Director, Ethics & Compliance, University System of Georgia, Exec. Director, TRUIST Center for Ethical Leadership, University of North Georgia Panelist: Chuck Gallagher, Author, Vice President, National Company, Business Ethics & AI Ethics Speaker Panelist: Dr. Jermaine Whirl, President, Savannah State University |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Q&A Panel Live | Virtual - Join on Microsoft Teams | CSU Legal Affairs, Ethics & Compliance Division |
