Celebrating Our Ethical Culture

Kennesaw State highlights ethics through weeklong event

Ethical behavior and conduct – which demands integrity, good judgment and a dedication to public service – is a core value at Kennesaw State.

The University is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct, and supports the systemwide efforts of the University System of Georgia. The USG’s Ethics and Compliance Program assists the Board of Regents, the chancellor and university management in the performance of their compliance oversight responsibilities, and promotes the highest standards of professional conduct and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.

To honor our ethical culture and emphasize the importance of a code of conduct, Kennesaw State will host its annual Ethics Awareness Week, Nov. 3 - 7, 2025. 

Throughout the week, activities and events will bring awareness to ethics, reinforce a culture that recognizes the hard work of all employees, and promote the shared values of integrity, excellence, accountability and respect among our campus community.

A graphic display of the phrase "Celebrating Our Ethical Culture," highlighting commitment to ethical practices.

 

Featured Guest Speakers:

Darrell Sutton Esq Partner at Sutton Law Group

Darrell Sutton, Esq.

Partner at Sutton Law Group
KSU Foundation Board of Trustees member

Events Schedule

  • Monday - November 3rd

    TIME TOPIC MODE PRESENTER(S)
    8:30am – 10:00am  Tables Promoting Ethics Awareness Week Kennesaw Campus – Academic Learning Center

    Marietta Campus – 2nd Floor Lobby of Student Center 

    		 Events and Venue Management

    Internal Audit
    1:00pm – 2:00pm  Chancellor's Keynote Event:

    Leading with Integrity in a Complex World

    		 Virtual

    Click to Join Live

    		 Jimmy Blanchard
    Retired Chairman and CEO of Synovus;
    Vice Chairman, Covey Equity

    ethics awareness week

    Tuesday - November 4th

    TIME MODE TOPIC PRESENTER(S)
    Election Day – No scheduled events  

     

    Wednesday - November 5th

    TIME TOPIC MODE PRESENTER(S)
    2:00pm – 3:00pm  President's Keynote Speaker:

    The Intersection of AI & Ethics in the Legal Industry

    RSVP Link:

    Click to RSVP

    		 University Rooms Darrell Sutton, Esq.,
    Partner at Sutton Law Group
    KSU Foundation Board of Trustees member
    5:30pm – 6:30pm  Student Only Event: 

    Leading with Purpose: Reflections on Ethics in Action

    		 Student-only event President Kathy S. Schwaig
    Kennesaw State University

     

    Thursday - November 6th

    TIME TOPIC MODE PRESENTER(S)
    10:00am – 11:00am  Office of Research - Aligning AI with Public Values University Rooms Kristine Nowak
    Director of Research Integrity & Part-time Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Physiology
    Kennesaw State University

    Dylan Goldblatt
    AI Strategist and Applied Research, Office of Research
    1:00pm – 2:00pm Integrity in Action: Strengthening Our Campus Ethos through Conduct and Accountability

    Virtual - Microsoft Teams

    Meeting ID: 254 016 879 614 3
    Passcode: 3UZ9yT9k

    Join the meeting now 

    		 DeCarius Gillyard
    Director, Student Conduct and Academic Integrity

    Phillip Boyd
    Assistant Director, Student Conduct and Academic Integrity 

     

    Friday - November 7th

    TIME TOPIC MODE PRESENTER(S)
    10:00am – 11:00am  USG Ethics & Compliance Best Practice Panel:

    The Compliance Catalyst: Leadership that Shapes Culture

    		 Virtual

    Click to Join Live

    		 Moderator - 

    Dr. Rose Proctor
    Associate Director, Ethics & Compliance University System of Georgia
    Executive Director, TRUIST Center for Ethical Leadership

    Panelists -

    Dr. Robert Scott
    President Albany State University

    Dr. Rachel Smith
    Dean Mike Cottrell College of Business
    University of North Georgia

    ethics awareness week best practices panel