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:
- The Office of Civil Rights (including Whistleblower, the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination, and Clery Compliance)
- Privacy Office, including policy, resources, and advice
- Campus Policy Office, including campus policy development and revision
- Risk Services
- Conflict of Interest, including gift acceptance question and form 700 disclosures
- Delegations of Authority
- Records Management Coordination