5.13 | Workplace Expectations

5.13.1 | Code of Ethics

Confidence in the integrity of Sampoerna University demands that all employees demonstrate the highest ethical standards at all times. Those who serve the University should do so with integrity and honesty and should discharge their duties in an independent and impartial manner. Any effort to realize personal gain through his/her official capacity, other than through compensation through established processes, or disclosures of confidential information, is a violation of the public trust. External obligations, financial interests and activities of each employee must be conducted so there is no real or perceived conflict or interference with the employee’s primary obligation and commitment to SU.

All employees of SU:

1. Shall serve the University community with respect, concern, courtesy and responsiveness.
2. Shall demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness and honesty and shall, through personal conduct, inspire public confidence and trust in the University.
3. Shall not use his/her official position to bestow any preferential benefit on anyone related to him/her by family, business or social relationship.
4. Shall not disclose or use or allow others to use confidential information acquired by virtue of their employment for private gain.
5. Shall not perform work for individual benefit when the work in question falls within the regular assignment of the individual.
6. Shall not engage in outside employment unless: (1) the outside employment is disclosed to the employee’s immediate supervisor; and (2) the outside employment does not interfere with the performance of University duties
7. Shall not use University time, property, equipment or supplies for personal benefit or the benefit of outside employers or activities.
8. Shall not assist any person for compensation or a contingent fee in obtaining any contract, claim, license or other economic benefit from the University.
9. Shall not knowingly engage in any activity or business that creates a conflict of interest or has an adverse effect on the confidence of the public in the integrity of SU.

5.13.2 | Conflicts of Interest—Relationships

Employees of SU shall not engage in any activity or relationship that places them in a conflict of interest between their official activities and any other interest or obligation. All University activities are to be conducted in a manner that is free of real or perceived conflict of interest or favoritism. A conflict of interest requires all employees to disqualify themselves from participating in a decision when a personal interest is present. In addition, employees shall avoid any relationship, influence or activity that may adversely affect or give the appearance of adversely affecting an employee’s independent judgment in making decisions related to their job. Certain activities create a conflict of interest or appearance of favoritism unless they are properly disclosed, approved or managed. These activities can be undertaken only after appropriate disclosures, approvals or management in accordance with this procedure.

University standards for employment decisions such as hiring, promoting, reappointing, evaluating, awarding salary and terminating employees are based on qualifications for the position, ability and performance. Educational decisions are based on academic performance and conduct. This procedure is intended to reinforce the University’s commitment to employment and educational practices that create and maintain constructive working and educational relationships, and which reflect the University’s commitment to employment and educational practices that are fairly, efficiently and consistently applied.