Compliance and Ethics

Fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct throughout Pima Community College.

See Something? Say Something

If you witness or suspect any potential non-compliance, unethical behavior, or policy violations, please report it immediately. Reports can be made anonymously through our dedicated hotline. Initiate a Report 

Role of Compliance & Ethics

Compliance & Ethics serves as an independent resource to ensure the College operates in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and policy requirements. We provide guidance, oversight, and training to mitigate risk and foster an ethical environment.

When to Contact Compliance & Ethics

Contact our team for support, guidance, or to report an issue.

✔ Notice of an external agency inquiry, visit, or audit
✔ Notice of law or regulation change or emerging compliance obligation
✔ Support navigating any compliance-related concerns or questions
✔ Identifying a compliance owner or partner
✔ Notice of a potential or actual compliance-related incident or violation
✔ Assess risk or monitor internal compliance control
✔ Request compliance education or training

College Compliance Plan

Our comprehensive program focuses on six key areas to ensure sustained effectiveness and ethical operations.

✔ Ethical Culture
Promote a culture that encourages ethical conduct and reporting of non-compliance without concern about retaliation

✔ Standards and Oversight
Provide clear standards, procedures, and effective oversight

✔ Risk Management
Proactive identification, prioritization, and assessment of compliance risks

✔ Education and Awareness
Implement comprehensive education and training for consistent understanding and adherence

✔ Detection and Response
Monitor, audit, and investigate to prevent and remediate wrongdoing

✔ Continuous Improvement
Periodic assessment and refinement to ensure program effectiveness

Compliance Coordination Team

The Compliance Coordination Team serves as a vital resource for the Chief Compliance Officer, meeting regularly to guide compliance initiatives across the College.

Committee Chair
David Parker, Executive Director, Enterprise Risk Management, Ethics & Compliance, Title IX Coordinator

Members
Julie Dall’Aglio, David Donderewicz, Ariane Echard, Melissa Lewis, Andrew Plucker, Benito Sanchez, Jose Saldamando, Jeff Silvyn, Melissa Stoddart, Michelle Tong, Lorenso Trevino.

Read the Compliance Coordination Team Charter.

Compliance Partners

Compliance & Ethics partners with highly skilled subject-matter experts in each College department, unit, or site who serve as the head of compliance for that area. For more information about the responsibilities of a unit’s head of compliance, please see AP 2.18.01

Compliance Resources

Access key documents and training materials for College Compliance & Ethics requirements.

Ethics and Standards of Conduct
Learn about the College’s core values and ethical conduct expectations for employees and students.

• College Mission and Vision
• College Core Values
• Academic Integrity Code
• Student Code of Conduct
• Employee Code of Conduct

Laws and Regulations
Higher education is highly regulated. Learn about our Compliance Partners who collaborate regularly with us to navigate federal, state, and local laws. 

Policies and Procedures
Review the College’s Board Policies (BPs) and Administrative Procedures (APs).

Accreditation
Learn about the College’s accreditation and compliance requirements. 

Sponsored Programs and Contracts
Learn about the College’s processes in place for compliance with obligations accepted by the College in a contract or grant.

• Procurement and Acquisition Resources
• Consumer Information Reporting

Enterprise Risk Management
Access information on identifying, assessing, and mitigating institutional risks to ensure continuity and stability. 

Compliance Training
Learn more about the College’s employee training, including mandatory (College-directed) training on compliance requirements.