Ethics Reporting Auburn University has contracted with an outside provider, Ethicspoint, Inc. of Portland, Oregon to receive reports regarding concerns over financial irregularities (and similar ethics related matters) and NCAA violations. To file a report, click the Ethics Hotline link or read the FAQ for more information. Ethics Hotline Frequently Asked Quesions How to File a Report Executive Director, Kevin Robinson, CIA, CFE, CCEP Case In Point: Lessons for the pro-active manager November 2009 In discussing risk management at colleges and universities, I often mention the 1999 bonfire tragedy at Texas A&M University. The bonfire was an annual tradition at Texas A&M before their football game with the University of Texas. In 1999, during the bonfire's construction, the structure collapsed killing 12 and injuring 27. As you would expect, this incident had a major impact on this institution and its culture. One positive impact that came from this tragedy was the increased emphasis on pro-active risk management. In fact, this institution is now considered to be among the best in managing student related risks. This month's newsletter contains a link to a very interesting article on this event in our ''Other Events'' section. I would encourage you to read this article. I would also encourage you to consider what risks you have within your unit from a holistic perspective. Some have said our industry faces more diverse risks than any other. While I don't know if that is true or if it can be proven, I do know that our risks are very diverse and run the gamut from life/safety to regulatory compliance to ethics and so much more. In my view, that places us in a challenging situation where we must be pro-active in managing our risks. As you review the events across our industry this month again consider how you can prevent similar problems here at Auburn University. (more) Departmental Information      Staff      Mission      Charter           History      Code of Ethics      Confidentiality Statement Resources for Departments      Internal Auditing - FAQ      Internal Controls - FAQ      FERPA Self-Assessment      Presentations       Case In Point      AU Guide to Internal Controls           Cash Collections Links      AU Policies and Procedures      AU Compliance Related Areas      External Resources

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