The Office of Ethics, Risk and Compliance Services (OERCS)

The Office of Ethics, Risk, and Compliance Services (OERCS) serves as an independent, objective resource to the Chancellor, the Compliance & Enterprise Risk Committee (CERC), and the campus community.

Led by the Chief Ethics, Risk and Compliance Officer (CERCO), OERCS is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the University’s ethics, risk and compliance activities, and for developing a culture of accountability in which risk assessment and risk management (mitigation) are part of all campus practices and decision making activities. OERCS assists functional managers across campus with mitigating risk; complying with laws, regulations, and policies; and adhering to the ethical standards of the University.

Units within OERCS

Housed within OERCS are various units which assist functional managers across campus with mitigating risk, complying with policy and law, and adhering to the ethical standards of the University:

Report a concern

For an overview of where to report suspected misconduct of other kinds, please visit the "Reportal" section of the campus "Supportal" website.

The campus "Supportal" website can assist you in finding help for campus-related concerns of any kind.