What is a Code of Conduct and who does it apply to?
All operations of Karelia University of Applied Sciences (Karelia UAS) are based on Karelia’s strategy and jointly defined values that guide the activities of the university of applied sciences. These values indicate what we consider right and desirable at Karelia UAS.
The Code of Conduct is based on ethical principles derived from the values that define a common set of rules for our activities, and which every person at Karelia must comply with. The Code of Conduct has been developed with the entire UAS community and is reviewed and updated as necessary at regular intervals.
The Code of Conduct serves as the common rules of Karelia UAS and guide the way we act in our everyday life at Karelia UAS. An ethical working culture requires the entire university community and its partners to share responsibility and trust in common practices.
Karelia’s Board of Directors has approved this Code of Conduct on 27 August 2024.
Code of Conduct
Enforcement and monitoring of the Code of Conduct
At Karelia, there is an internal reporting channel in accordance with Chapter 5 of the Act on the Protection of Persons Reporting Infringements of European Union and National Law (1171/2022, Whistleblower Act). This channel is used for reporting violations of EU or national legislation specifically listed in the law.
If Karelia’s partner or any external party needs to report a deficiency or misconduct falling within the scope of the national Whistleblower Act protection anonymously, they can use the channel maintained by the Chancellor of Justice. In other cases, when deficiencies arise, it is advisable to contact the relevant Karelia employee responsible for the service, Karelia’s CEO, the chairperson of the board, or their deputies.
Personnel operating on Karelia’s campuses can also make safety observations and report any unusual incidents to Karelia University of Applied Sciences through internal communication channels.