About the Division of Risk, Ethics and Compliance
Our Mission
The Division or Risk, Ethics, and Compliance fosters a university culture of ethical conduct and individual accountability.
Key Principals:
- Respect
- Integrity
- Service
- Education
Respect: A good compliance program is built on a framework of respect for those in our community. DREC confronts discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation, and we work to foster a culture of respect across the University, regardless of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status.
Integrity:
Service: We approach our students, staff and faculty challenges with enthusiasm and diligence, using our skills and knowledge, to advance the genuine well-being of our community and those we encounter.
Education: Provide awareness opportunities, education, and training to help ensure proper understanding and knowledge of expectations and requirements in TAMU’s highly regulated environment.
Overview: How Can We Help?
The Division of Risk, Ethics, and Compliance (DREC) provides leadership and university-wide services that strengthen accountability, mitigate significant risks, and reduce the consequences of noncompliance with federal and state laws. DREC provides executive and senior management information for oversight and monitoring responsibilities. Our services strengthen transparency and:
- Promote a culture of ethical conduct and compliance with legal obligations;
- Systematically address university-wide risks;
- Enhance effective response to risks identified in audits; and
- Communicate standards that clarify regulatory and operational requirements and responsibilities.