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. 4 - 8, 2024. 

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:

Nwakaego Nkumeh Walker, Vice President and Chief Legal Affairs Officer at Kennesaw State University

Nwakaego Nkumeh Walker

Vice President, Chief Legal Affairs Officer
Kennesaw State University

 

Sonia Toson, Vice President, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development and Inclusive Excellence and Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University

Sonia Toson

Vice President, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development and Inclusive Excellence and Associate Professor
Kennesaw State University

Events Schedule

  • Monday - November 4

    TIME TOPIC MODE PRESENTER(S)
    8:30am – 10:00am Tables Promoting Ethics Awareness Week

    Kennesaw Campus:
    Morgan and Bailey Academic Learning Center

    Marietta Campus:
    Joe Mack Wilson Student Center

    Events and Venue Management

    Internal Audit
    10:00am – 11:00am Chancellor's Keynote Speaker: 
    Ethics in Higher Education: Beyond Compliance    		 Virtual Honorable Nels S.D. Peterson
    Presiding Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia

     

    Tuesday - November 5

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

     

    Wednesday - November 6

    TIME TOPIC MODE PRESENTER(S)
    11am - 12pm

    Fireside Chat: 
    Leading with Integrity and Values

     

    		 University Rooms

    Nwakaego Nkumeh Walker
    Vice President, Chief Legal Affairs Officer
    Kennesaw State University

    Dr. Sonia Toson
    Vice President, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development and Inclusive Excellence and Associate Professor
    Kennesaw State University

     

    Thursday - November 7

    TIME TOPIC MODE PRESENTER(S)
    10am - 11am Academic Integrity in an Artificial Intelligence Era Virtual

    Phillip Boyd
    Assistant Director, Student Conduct Academic Integrity
    Kennesaw State University

    DeCarius Gillyard
    Director, Student Conduct Academic Integrity
    Kennesaw State University
    1pm - 2pm

    Panel Discussion: Office of Research – Ethical Use of Data

     

    		 University Rooms

    Moderator –
    Kristine Nowak
    Director, Research Compliance & Part-Time Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Physiology
    Kennesaw State University

    Panelist:

    Dr. Dylan Goldblatt
    AI Strategist and Applied Researcher, Office of Research
    Kennesaw State University

    Anna Miller
    Director, Data Governance
    Kennesaw State University

    Dr. Gene Ray
    Director of the Data Science and Analytics Ph.D. Program, Professor of Data Science and Biostatistics
    Kennesaw State University
    5pm - 5:45pm

    Engaging with Respect: A Dialogue with President Schwaig

    Students are invited to join Pres. Schwaig for an interactive dialogue on fostering a culture of respect and civility.

    		 Academic Learning Center, Room 1200 President Kathy S. Schwaig
    Kennesaw State University

     

    Friday - November 8

    TIME TOPIC MODE PRESENTER(S)
    10am - 11am Ethics and Compliance Panel Discussion: “Integrity Intelligence” in Times of Change. Virtual

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

    Panelist:

    Rob Chestnut
    Author, Intentional Integrity
    Harvard Law School
    Former U.S. Justice Dept. & Federal Prosecutor
    Airbnb General Counsel

    Wesley Horne
    Assistant Vice Chancellor, Ethics & Compliance and Chief Ethics Officer
    University System of Georgia

    Dr. Jann Joseph
    President
    Georgia Gwinnett College