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University Policy 4.6, Standards of Ethical Conduct
Cornell University expects all executive officers, trustees, faculty, staff, student employees, and others, when acting on behalf of the university, to maintain the highest standard of ethical conduct.

UBSC General Responsibilities

  • To provide services to our customers within our established turn-around/response times
  • To acknowledge e-mail, telephone, or walk-in requests within 48 hours
  • To serve as stewards of our customers' resources and the university's resources and policies
  • To provide guidance, counsel, and recommendations for best practices, cost savings, and/or reengineering opportunities

Units' General Responsibilities

  • To inform the UBSC of any personnel changes within a department, particularly department heads and/or department contacts
  • To provide the UBSC with feedback to serve you and your department in a better, more efficient way
  • To follow University Business Service Center procedures:
  • forwarding of all documents for processing promptly
  • providing accurate information
  • procuring goods and services appropriately
  • providing the necessary feedback to allow for adjustments that will provide service in a better, more efficient way
  • Be proactive in partnering with the UBSC and be responsive to requests in a timely way

How to Access Service

  • E-mail the UBSC
  • Contact your financial transaction specialist or customer service representative via e-mail or telephone
  • Through this Web site