Decision-making Bodies
Based on the Article 29 of the Statute of EPOKA University, the Ethics Board promotes and reviews issues related to ethics during the teaching and research process, as well as in the other institutional activities.
The Ethics Board consists of five members. The Vice-Dean of Students and the Vice President of the Student Council on ethics are members of the Ethics Board. The Academic Senate elects as members of the Board for a renewable two-year period, a member of the full-time academic staff for each major unit, nominating among them the President's Council.
The Ethics Board reviews and makes decisions on matters submitted regarding the ethics of students and academic and administrative staff. It makes proposals to the Rector about these problems.
The Ethics Board is the body responsible for ensuring compliance with the Code of Ethics of the University by the academic staff and administrative staff, as well as students. The Code of Ethics is drafted by the Ethics Board and approved by the Academic Senate.
The Ethics Board is also responsible for the promotion of the ethics policies, particularly in the areas of academic freedom, teaching, research and publications, while respecting the principles and standards in accordance with the legislation in force and with international best practices.
In all cases, decisions are taken by simple majority and with the participation of all Board members. In case of equality of votes, the vote of the Chairperson of the Board is decisive.
Other functions of the Ethics Board are defined in the University regulations.
