Code of Professional Ethics and Conduct

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1. Purpose

To state the standards of ethical behaviour expected of all members of the University — administrators, faculty, staff and students — and the consequences of departing from them.

2. Scope

This policy applies across Future University in Egypt — all faculties, the Dental Hospital, the training Pharmaceutical Factory, student housing and administrative units — and to students, faculty, staff and, where stated, contractors and suppliers.

3. Definitions

Code of conduct

A published statement of the behaviour expected of an organisation's members.

Conflict of interest

A situation where a personal interest could improperly influence a University duty.

4. Policy statement

• All members of the University are expected to act with integrity, honesty, fairness, respect and professionalism.
• The Code covers honesty in work, respect for others, avoidance of conflicts of interest, protection of University and personal data, responsible use of resources, and compliance with the law and professional codes.
• Breaches are addressed through the relevant disciplinary or grievance process, with proportionate consequences.
• The Code is published and members are made aware of it.

5. Procedures

1. The Code is communicated to staff on appointment and to students on enrolment, and is published on University channels.
2. Suspected breaches are reported and handled under the applicable staff or student disciplinary procedure.
3. Specific ethics obligations are detailed in the Conflict of Interest, Anti-Corruption, Data Protection, Academic Integrity and Research Ethics policies.
4. The Code is reviewed periodically and updated as needed.

6. Roles and responsibilities

• University Council — owns and approves the Code.
• President's Office — administers and communicates the Code.
• Discipline committees — address breaches fairly.

7. Related policies

• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy
• Academic Integrity Policy
• Research Ethics and Integrity Policy

8. Legal and cultural alignment

Meets the ACPE requirement (Standard on Behaviours) for policies that define expected behaviours and consequences for administrators, faculty, preceptors, staff and students, and the NAQAAE ethics expectations. It reflects FUE's stated values of integrity, accountability and social responsibility.

9. Monitoring and review

Reviewed at least every three years, or sooner if Egyptian law, regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities, or THE/accreditation requirements change. The policy owner is responsible for monitoring how it is applied.

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