Please complete the Self-Directed Training Program by clicking on the link below and PRINT the completion certificate when you complete. Keep the completion certificate in a safe place.
SELF-DIRECTED TRAINING PROGRAM
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ETHICS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES (Instructors): https://files.hawaii.gov/ethics/training/index.html
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You can read full details on the mandatory state ethics training below.
A newly enacted state law (Act 165 (2022)) requires that all state employees and board and commission members participate in mandatory ethics training, as offered by the Hawaiʻi State Ethics Commission. This training mandate reflects renewed scrutiny on the conduct of State employees following several corruption scandals within local and State government.
Our University employees have always been expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards of responsible conduct and intellectual honesty. The University’s expectations of ethical conduct are based on both federal regulations and State laws and are enshrined throughout our University’s Regents Policies, Executive Policies, Administrative Procedures (AP) and student codes of conduct. In addition, some University employees may be subject to other professional codes of conduct related to their particular discipline or areas of responsibilities.
As State employees, each of us has always been required to follow the State Ethics Code (HRS Chapter 84). The new training requirement is intended to increase awareness not just of the Ethics Code itself, but how the Code is interpreted by the State Ethics Commission. The latter may not always be intuitive, so training is highly recommended.
State employees who are not required to file public financial disclosure statements, which includes most UH employees, may opt to complete the online self-directed training. This will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Under the new law, refresher training is required once every four years after the initial training. The Ethics Commission also publishes a flier with answers to common questions, including whether a recent training session counts toward the requirement. If you have specific questions about compliance with the State Ethics Code, the Ethics Commission can be reached at ethics@hawaiiethics.org or (808) 587-0460.
We encourage you to take this opportunity to learn anew about what our State Ethics Code requires of all of us. Participation in this training is now required by law.
Mahalo for your time and attention,
David Lassner
UH President