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Skip to main content Menu Resources <ul> <li> Home</li> <li>Admissions</li> <li>Campus Life</li> <li>Academics</li> <li>Visit</li> <li>Outreach</li> <li>Research</li> <li>About</li> </ul> Apply or Give <ul> <li> Apply Now</li> <li> Make a Gift</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Internal Auditing</li> </ul> <ul> <li> Home </li> <li> Charter </li> <li> Audit Cycle Synopsis </li> <li> Board of Trustees Executive and Audit Committee </li> <li> Ethics/Safety Hotline </li> <li> Contact Us </li> </ul> Related Links <ul> <li>Administration</li> <li>Board of Trustees</li> <li>Enterprise Risk Management</li> <li>Finance Division</li> <li>Office of University Compliance</li> </ul> Ethics/Safety Hotline THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY SERVICE. For events presenting an immediate threat to life or property, call 911. Toll Free: 1-877-503-7283 (1-877-50FRAUD) or http://www.lighthouse-services.com/clemson Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Types of Items to Report Financial: Accounting or internal control issues, fraud, theft or other financial issues. Safety: Unsafe conditions, environmental issues or other safety matters. Research: Issues dealing with the rights and welfare of research subjects, research misconduct, proposals, protocols or other research matters. Academic: Misrepresentation of credentials, academic dishonesty and other academic violations. Human Resources: Harassment, discrimination, threats or other forms of misconduct. Information Systems: Data privacy, confidentiality, or other waste or abuse of resources or information. Athletics: All issues dealing with the University’s athletic department or programs. A confidential third-party Ethics/Safety Hotline is provided through Lighthouse Services as a service to assist any member of the University community with reporting concerns or issues about questionable practices. These may include fraud, unlawful, unethical, or other types of behavior. Regular business matters that do not require anonymity should be directed to the employee’s supervisor and should not be submitted using this service. Every employee and member of the community can play a vital part in helping Clemson maintain its integrity. Most incidences are discovered as a result of tips provided by individuals who are closest to the activity. Issues may be reported 24 hours a day by calling 1-877-503-7283 or by visiting the website. It is not necessary to identify yourself, but it would help in case further information is needed. Your privacy is respected, and conversations are confidential. Every effort is made to protect your anonymity. Whistleblower Policy: In accordance with South Carolina State Law, this policy confirms that any person who makes a “good faith” allegation about misconduct, including violations of law, regulations or University policies and procedures will not be subject to retaliation by the University or anyone within its control. Download complete Whistleblower Policy. Issues reported via Lighthouse Services are transcribed and provided to the Clemson University Office of Internal Audit. Established procedures are followed depending upon the nature of the concern. If you choose not to use the Ethics/Safety Hotline, you may: <ul> <li>Visit Internal Auditing at 391 College Avenue, Suite 402, Clemson, SC </li> <li>Call Internal Auditing at 864-656-2387</li> <li>Call the State Inspector General at 1-855-723-7283 (1-855-SC-Fraud)</li> <li>File a complaint online at the State Inspector General’s website. </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Home </li> <li> Charter </li> <li> Audit Cycle Synopsis </li> <li> Board of Trustees Executive and Audit Committee </li> <li> Ethics/Safety Hotline </li> <li> Contact Us </li> </ul> Related Links <ul> <li>Administration</li> <li>Board of Trustees</li> <li>Enterprise Risk Management</li> <li>Finance Division</li> <li>Office of University Compliance</li> </ul> Home <ul> <li>Admissions</li> <li>Campus Life</li> <li>Academics</li> <li>Visit</li> <li>Outreach</li> <li>Research</li> <li>About</li> </ul> Apply To Clemson <ul> <li>Undergraduate</li> <li>Graduate</li> <li>Professional</li> <li>Online Education</li> <li>Employment Opportunities</li> </ul> Policy/Terms of Use <ul> <li>Text Version</li> <li>Web Accessibility</li> <li>Ethics/Safety Hotline</li> <li>Privacy Policy</li> <li>Site Information</li> </ul> Copyright © 2021 Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina 29634 864-656-3311 <ul> <li>Contact Clemson</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Stories for the Clemson Family</li> <li>Clemson University on Facebook </li> <li> Clemson University on Twitter</li> <li> Clemson University on LinkedIn</li> <li>Clemson University on Flickr</li> <li>Clemson University on Instagram</li> </ul> Resources <ul> <li> Home</li> <li>Admissions</li> <li>Campus Life</li> <li>Academics</li> <li>Visit</li> <li>Outreach</li> <li>Research</li> <li>About</li> </ul> Apply or Give <ul> <li> Apply Now</li> <li> Make a Gift</li> </ul>