November 2-6, 2026
Built to SOAR. Built with Integrity.
Next week, we will celebrate Homecoming 2026 and what it means to be Built to SOAR! It’s also Ethics Awareness Week, where we will work together to build and strengthen the foundation of Georgia Southern’s ethical culture.
We invite you to watch a special message from President Marrero, participate in daily activities and challenges, and complete the new Ethics Refresher Training, which reinforces our shared commitment to ethical decision-making and workplace integrity.
The University System of Georgia will host special events around the theme “SPIRIT of USG: Stewardship, Prevention, Integrity, Responsibility, Inspiration, and Trust.” Explore the USG activities below.
Keep Building a Culture of Integrity
Learn more about our shared expectations and ethical decision-making.
Report hazing via the Georgia Southern Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline: 1-877-516-3445 or Learn More About Hazing
Highlights of the Week
- Monday, November 2, 2026; 10-11am: USG Chancellor’s Event
- Chancellor’s Event
- When Judgment Matters: Ethics & Leadership in the Real World
- The Honorable Harold D. Melton, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia, Special Advisor, College of Law, Georgia State University
- The presentation will be streamed to selected USG locations and can also be joined virtually.
- Chancellor’s Event
- Friday, November 6, 2026; 10-11am: USG Ethics & Compliance Best Practices Panel
- Panelists
- Chuck Gallagher, Author, Vice President, National Company, Business Ethics & AI Ethics Speaker
- Dr. Jermaine Whirl, President, Savannah State University
- Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Wesley Horne, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Ethics & Compliance and Chief Ethics Officer, University System of Georgia
- Moderator
- Dr. Rose Procter, Director, Ethics & Compliance, University System of Georgia, Exec. Director, TRUIST Center for Ethical Leadership, University of North Georgia
- Panelists
Friday, October 30, 2026
A Message from President Marrero
Hear a special message about Ethics Awareness Week.
Stay tuned for the first challenge and join us as we celebrate and build our culture of ethics.
Trivia & Puzzle of the Day
Each day of Ethics Awareness Week will feature a new activity or challenge. Participants who complete activities throughout the week will be eligible for daily prize drawings.
Grand Prize Drawing
Complete all Ethics Awareness Week activities and be entered to win a designated parking space for one month. The randomly selected winner may choose the location of their parking space, pending University approval and availability.
Thank you for making Ethics Awareness Week a success! Let’s continue to lead with values that last.
Ethics Awareness Week Events
- Monday, November 2, 2026; 10-11am: USG Chancellor’s Event
- Chancellor’s Event
- When Judgment Matters: Ethics & Leadership in the Real World
- The Honorable Harold D. Melton, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia, Special Advisor, College of Law, Georgia State University
- The presentation will be streamed to selected USG locations and can also be joined virtually.
- Chancellor’s Event
- Friday, November 6, 2026; 10-11am: USG Ethics & Compliance Best Practices Panel
- Panelists
- Chuck Gallagher, Author, Vice President, National Company, Business Ethics & AI Ethics Speaker
- Dr. Jermaine Whirl, President, Savannah State University
- Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Wesley Horne, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Ethics & Compliance and Chief Ethics Officer, University System of Georgia
- Moderator
- Dr. Rose Procter, Director, Ethics & Compliance, University System of Georgia, Exec. Director, TRUIST Center for Ethical Leadership, University of North Georgia
- Panelists
A Message from President Marrero
Hear a special message about Ethics Awareness Week.
Stay tuned for the first challenge and join us as we celebrate and build our culture of ethics.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Today we honor the value of People—recognizing the unique contributions of every member of our community and fostering growth through holistic development.
Ethical awareness means respecting others, promoting fairness, and supporting one another’s success.
Trivia of The Day
Which behavior best reflects ethical respect for people at Georgia Southern?
- Sharing confidential student information without consent
- Encouraging respectfulness and open dialogue and collaboration
- Ignoring harassment reports
- Favoring certain students based on personal bias
Puzzle of The Day
Crossword Puzzle
Read the clues in the Crossword puzzle and enter the answer in the correct boxes. Click a box to input a letter. When you finish the puzzle, click on the three lines at the bottom, right hand corner of the page to print the puzzle for upload.
If you need hints, check out the Georgia Southern University Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline webpage
Together, we build a culture of respect and integrity.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Academic excellence thrives in an environment of integrity. Today we highlight our commitment to Academic Excellence—empowering our people through innovative teaching and impactful research.
Ethical scholarship means honesty, accountability, and respect for intellectual property.
Trivia of The Day
Which of the following best demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence and ethical scholarship?
- Submitting original work and properly citing sources
- Copying answers from a classmate during an exam
- Ignoring feedback from instructors
- Sharing test questions from a previous semester without permission
Puzzle of the Day
Word Search
Discover 10 words related to Ethics in the Word Search Puzzle. Use your mouse to highlight the words. Use the print button to save your answers for upload.
Let’s continue to pursue excellence with integrity.
Friday, October 31, 2025
As we wrap up Ethics Awareness Week, we reflect on the values that have guided our conversations, activities, and shared learning. Today, we celebrate two values that are deeply interconnected: Collaboration and Sustainability.
At Georgia Southern, we believe that meaningful progress is built through teamwork, shared governance, and partnerships that foster innovation and collective problem-solving. When we collaborate ethically, we create solutions that are not only effective—but enduring.
Sustainability reminds us that our decisions today shape the future of our university and the communities we serve. Responsible resource management, thoughtful practices, and long-term vision are essential to building a resilient, ethical institution.
Together, these values challenge us to think beyond individual impact and toward collective responsibility. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or staff, your commitment to ethical collaboration and sustainable action helps ensure Georgia Southern remains a place of integrity, excellence, and care.
Trivia of the Day
1) Which of the following best demonstrates ethical collaboration?
- Taking credit for a group project alone
- Sharing ideas and responsibilities fairly
- Refusing to work with others
- Ignoring feedback from teammates
2) Which of the following supports ethical sustainability in a university setting?
- Wasting institutional time and budget on avoidable inefficiencies
- Promoting responsible use of shared spaces and financial resources
- Ignoring scheduling conflicts and overbooking facilities
- Duplicating efforts due to lack of coordination
Puzzle of the Day
Wordle
Guess a five letter Wordle related to Ethics. Choose a five letter word to start. The game provides color-coded feedback. Green tiles indicate a correct letter in the correct position, Gold tiles indicate a correct letter in the wrong position. Gray tiles indicate the letter is not used in the Wordle. You have up to six tries to find the Wordle! Click the button to “copy this attempt”and paste the image into a blank document for upload.
If you need a hint, check out the Georgia Southern University Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline webpage.
Thank you for making Ethics Awareness Week a success! Let’s continue to lead with values that last.