The Council of Academic Professionals (CAP) at Urbana-Champaign reaffirms its support for the
University of Illinois Code of Conduct. Recent history has demonstrated lapses in the Code of
Conduct by employees in administrative and other leadership positions. CAP is deeply concerned
about the negative effects of ethical violations on the recruitment of Academic Professionals,
employee morale and the possible long-term damage to the public reputation of the University.
CAP expects all employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct and we expect no less of our Board of
Trustees, University and Campus leaders. At this time it is important to renew our understanding of
the University’s Code of Conduct.
U NIVERSITY C ODE OF C ONDUCT
Approved January 22, 2002 by the University Senates Conference
Introduction
This Code of Conduct establishes guidelines for professional conduct by those acting on behalf of
the University including executive officers, faculty, staff, and other individuals employed by the
University using University resources or facilities, and volunteers and representatives acting as
agents of the University. This is not an attempt to define specifically what one should and should
not do, but to communicate the University's expectations of proper conduct and what professional
conduct the University values.
Conduct
Those acting on behalf of the University have a general duty to conduct themselves in a manner
that will maintain and strengthen the public's trust and confidence in the integrity of the University
and take no actions incompatible with their obligations to the University.
With regard to professional conduct, those acting on behalf of the University should practice:
 Integrity by maintaining an ongoing dedication to honesty and responsibility;
 Trustworthiness by acting in a reliable and dependable manner;
 Evenhandedness by treating others with impartiality;
 Respect by treating others with civility and decency;
 Stewardship by exercising custodial responsibility for University property and resources;
 Compliance by following State and Federal laws and regulations and University policies
related to their duties and responsibilities;
 Confidentiality by protecting the integrity and security of university information such as
student records, employee files, patient records, and contract negotiation documents
policies related to their duties and responsibilities . . . .
The Council of Academic Professionals also reaffirms the principles of shared governance that is
inclusive of all employee groups. This is to include participation in the selection of individuals for
key positions, campus committees, task forces and other similar consultative bodies.
Council of Academic Professionals
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
February 2012