Compliance and Ethics
Institutional Policies and Compliance
Mayte Alvarez
Compliance Coordinator
713-221-8639
compliance@uhd.edu
Compliance is the personal responsibility of every UHD employee
As a public institution dedicated to delivering high-quality academic programs, our faculty and staff hold positions of public trust and share a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism. In an environment shaped by increasing federal and state regulations, every UHD employee plays a vital role in supporting the Institutional Compliance Program and advancing the university’s mission by carrying out their duties in full accordance with applicable requirements and in a manner that avoids even the appearance of impropriety.
Policies
The Institutional Compliance Program is responsible for keeping the university compliant with University of Houston System (UHS) and UHD policies, of which there are three levels:
- Board Policies UHS Board of Regents policies take precedence over all other policies.
- System Administrative Memoranda (SAM) UHS policies that specify rules to implement Board policies or establish rules of overall UHS concern not addressed in Board policies.
- Policy Statements University policies, known as Policy Statements (PS), are applicable only to UHD.
Help UHD Stay Compliant
If you encounter a situation you question or you believe violates laws, rules, regulations or policies, consult your supervisor or contact UHD's Compliance Officer, Mayte Alvarez at 713-221-8639.
Alternatively, the Fraud & Non-Compliance Hotline provides you with 24 hours a day, seven days a week anonymous inquiry or reporting option. Call toll-free 1-833-841-4512. You also have the option of submitting a report online:
Fraud & Non-Compliance Hotline
See room for improvement? Fill out this HR Website Feedback Form to provide input.
Visit the Institutional Compliance SharePoint Site for additional resources available to UHD employees.
