Operating Staff Ethics Statement
All Operating Staff are committed to performing their duties in a professional and conscientious manner in the furtherance of the mission of Northern Illinois University. Each Operating Staff member has specific and often unique duties which make each an integral part of the university. All Operating Staff are dedicated to supporting all other constituencies of the university. The Operating Staff is committed to consistently providing the highest quality service and support to the NIU community and the community at large in accordance with the following guidelines:
- The Operating Staff shall maintain the highest standards of professionalism in the performance of their duties. The Operating Staff shall treat all members of the university community, as well as the community at large, with the utmost respect by displaying a pleasant and civil demeanor at all times. Further, all Operating Staff shall be respectful of and sensitive to the needs of the many diverse cultures represented at NIU.
- The Operating Staff shall be honest and ethical in the performance of their assigned duties. Further, Operating Staff shall be trustworthy and abide by all Statute and Rules as established by the State University Civil Service System (SUCSS), and by those policies and procedures established by the Board of Trustees and the constitution of NIU.
- Those Operating Staff who deal with issues and matters of a personal or sensitive nature shall be committed to maintaining the highest degree of integrity by not disclosing such information to disinterested parties. The Operating Staff shall maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality when dealing with non-public information.
- The Operating Staff shall be committed to supporting the academic, research, and service mission of the university. They shall perform their duties in support of the furtherance of knowledge by assisting faculty in their roles in the academy. Operating Staff shall provide all university constituencies with excellent service and assist students in their university experience.
Adopted by Operating Staff Council – August 8, 2002
