Search Committee Code of Ethics

CODE OF ETHICS
FOR
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA'S COLLEGE AT WISE
SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR THE CHANCELLOR

By my signature below, I pledge to adhere to the following:

1) As a member of the Search Committee, I accept my responsibility shared by my fellow committee members to protect the integrity of the institution and all prospects, semi-final candidates and final candidates.

2) I acknowledge that only the Chair of the College Board is authorized to speak to the news media on behalf of the Board and only the chair of the Search Committee is authorized to speak to the news media on behalf of the Search Committee.

3) I certify that I am not a candidate for the position.

4) I agree to disclose promptly to the committee any appearance of interest in a relationship between me and a prospect or candidate.

5) I acknowledge that information is a crucial component of the Search Committee's work. This work includes information developed and received about prospects, candidates and their employing institutions. I understand this effort is necessary to attract high quality finalists, to avoid putting their current positions in jeopardy, and to protect my institution's integrity. Specifically, I will adhere to the following principles:

• I will respect the absolute confidentiality of all prospects and candidates. I will not reveal the identity of or any other information about prospects and candidates before or after the committee completes its work.

• I will be fair, accurate, honest and responsible in my management of information germane to the search.

• I will guard against inaccuracies, carelessness, bias, and distortion made by either emphasis or omission of information.

• I will strive to treat issues impartially and handle controversial subjects dispassionately.

• I will give accurate and complete reports on candidates to the Search Committee Chair.

6) I will place the best interest of the institution ahead of all special and personal interests and I will use common sense and good judgement in applying ethical principles to search work.

7) I will attend all meetings of the Search Committee and if I am unable to, I will contact the Chair on a timely manner.

8) I consider the letter and spirit of this statement to be a matter of personal responsibility.