The Rockland Community College Ethics Policy outlines standards of ethical conduct and procedures for disclosing conflicts of interest. All members of RCC should be trustworthy, honest, committed and loyal; strive toward continuous improvement and academic achievement; exercise creativity and innovation; and be respectful of all people and communities. These standards apply equally to everyone at RCC and are important to good citizenship. For a more detailed description of acceptable and unacceptable behavior at RCC, students should review the Student Code of Conduct on Page A 25 of the Student Handbook.

The Ethics Policy requires all members of the RCC community to avoid or disclose any potential conflicts of interests. The policy describes circumstances that may create a potential conflict of interest, such as favoring interests outside the RCC community for personal gain, using RCC resources for personal gain or using information obtained through activities at RCC for personal gain. Most students will not find themselves in situations at Rockland where conflicts of interest could arise. It is mainly leaders, teachers and staff who manage the affairs of RCC and make decisions that affect other people who must avoid or disclose conflicts of interest.

Accordingly, those students who accept leadership responsibilities in student government or student activities, should have a good understanding of the rules prohibiting conflicts of interest. Students are encouraged to pick up a complete version of the Ethics Policy at the Human Resources Office, Brucker Hall, Room 6206. Questions about the Ethics Policy may be directed to any faculty member or to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.