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, and in compliance with all applicable laws and 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.  The Program is administered by the Compliance and Privacy Officer, who reports to the Office of the President.

 

What Compliance and Ethics Program resources are available to assist me?

1. Compliance and Privacy Officer - The Compliance and Privacy Officer is available to answer policy questions, assist you in avoiding compliance risks, and help you meet your compliance responsibilities. If you have questions about following the right course of action, contact Vin Lacovara, University Compliance and Privacy Officer, at (202) 319-6735 or lacovara@cua.edu.

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


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

4. 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.

5. Online Legal Resources - The Campus Legal Information Clearinghouse (CLIC) and Compliance Partner Websites – provide directories of laws and supporting materials organized by subject matter and responsible personnel. Use these resources to identify the laws you and your department are responsible for. The information on each of these pages will not include confidential information relative to CUA's compliance performance, but are a reference tool.

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