Compliance and Ethics

Compliance is the personal responsibility of every employee of the University of Houston-Downtown. Our mission, as a public urban university committed to providing quality academic programs, places each individual member of our faculty and staff in a position of public trust. In an environment of ever increasing federal and state regulations, it is important that each one of us fulfills that trust by performing our job responsibilities:

• In accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies
• With the very highest standards of ethics and integrity
• In a manner that avoids even the appearance of impropriety

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, 7 days a week anonymous inquiry or reporting option. Call toll-free 1-800-461-9330. You also have the option of submitting a report through the online Fraud & Non-Compliance Hotline:

Virtual Fraud & Non-Compliance Hotline

Your partnership in maintaining a high personal and professional standard in the workplace is not only important, but is also critical to the success of both the Compliance Program and the overall mission of UHD.