The Catholic University of America

About the University's Compliance and Ethics Program

In support of its mission and core values, the University is committed to conducting its activities with the highest integrity and ethical standards, in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and in accordance with all University policies. However, because the legal and regulatory environment is so complex, it often can be difficult to determine the right course of action. The Compliance and Ethics Program provides resources to use in our daily activities to help determine the right course of action and meet our ethical and legal obligations when acting on behalf of the University.

What are the Compliance and Ethics Program resources?

Code of Conduct – The Code is the foundation of the Compliance and Ethics Program, and embodies senior management’s expectation that we act ethically and in compliance with laws, regulations, and policies in all our activities on behalf of the University.

University Policy Website – Policies provide guidance for specific activities so that we act in accordance with laws and regulations, and in a way that supports the mission and core values of the University.

Campus Legal Information Clearinghouse (CLIC) and Compliance Partner Websites – These resources provide a directory of laws, regulations and supporting materials organized by subject matter and responsible personnel. The Compliance Partner Websites are intended to be used by the individual who holds responsibility for compliance in the specific areas listed on the page.  They can also be used by supervisors as an oversight tool for tracking job performance of their employees. The information on each of these pages will not include confidential information relative to CUA's compliance performance, but rather will simply be a reference tool. Other schools are encouraged to make use of these pages.

Compliance Awareness Training – This training provides an introduction to common compliance risks, and provides greater detail regarding the resources listed here. Contact the Compliance Officer at (202) 319-6735 or lacovara@cua.edu to schedule a training session.  A full list of training offered by the Office of Human Resources is available at http://humanresources.cua.edu/training/generaltraining.cfm.

Compliance and Ethics Helpline – The Helpline is a method for reporting potential violations of laws, regulations or policies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may remain anonymous if you wish. Reports may be made toll free at (855) 350-9396 or online at www.thecatholicuniversityofamerica.ethicspoint.com. All good faith reports, regardless of whether they are substantiated, may be made free from fear of retribution per the University’s Non-retaliation Policy.

 


 

 

Who should I contact if I have a question or need more guidance?

If you have questions about the University’s Compliance and Ethics Program, or about following the right course of action with respect to laws, regulations or University policies, please contact Vin Lacovara, University Compliance Officer, at (202) 319-6735 or lacovara@cua.edu.

If you wish to submit an anonymous inquiry, you may use the Compliance and Ethics Helpline.