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THE PRESIDENT'S DESK</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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Welcome Back Message</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As we welcome students, faculty, and staff back to campus, compliance remains a cornerstone of our mission and values. Thank you for helping foster a culture of integrity, respect, and responsibility throughout the year ahead.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>— President Mark Rudin</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i>Leading with integrity.
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Building a culture of compliance.</i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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COMPLIANCE SPOTLIGHT</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:white">The Compliance Department is proud to recognize Coach Trey Conrod as our first Presidential Compliance Spotlight winner!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:white">Nominated by Programs for Minors, Coach Conrod’s outstanding communication, prompt completion of compliance requirements, and attention to detail in Ideal-Logic helped ensure a smooth and successful camp season.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:white">Thank you for your partnership and commitment to providing a safe, compliant experience for our youth participants.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:white"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#FFC333"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRQrIEtrsg4"><b><span style="color:#FFC333">Click Here for Video</span></b></a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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CORNER</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>A Message from Katelyn Severance</i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i> </i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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we kick off the new academic year, I want to emphasize the importance of maintaining a strong and integrity-focused culture. Compliance is more than policies and regulations—it's about making ethical decisions that strengthen our university community every
day.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Thank you for your continued commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and accountable environment for our students, faculty, and staff.</i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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TIP OF THE MONTH</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#0E69BE">See Something? Say Something.</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:black"> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Reporting concerns early helps protect our university community.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Examples include:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="color:black">Fraud, Waste, and Abuse</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="color:black">Conflicts of Interest</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="color:black">Title IX Concerns</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="color:black">Safety concerns</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="color:black">Policy violations</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:white"><img border="0" width="36" height="36" style="width:.375in;height:.375in" id="Picture_x0020_14" src="cid:image012.png@01DD3F7A.5A36BE40" alt="Meeting with solid fill"></span><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:white">MEET
THE TEAM</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>THIS MONTH: MONA GILLEY</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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Director of Compliance</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mona brings a wealth of expertise and a heart for service to our office. Her dedication helps strengthen our team and supports a culture of ethical behavior at ETAMU.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Fun Fact: Mona loves beach getaways and spending time with her family.</i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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18</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:white">Fall Assembly</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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20</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:white">First Day of Class</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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27</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:white">CONVERSATIONS W/ COMPLIANCE Q&A</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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THE WAVE OF COMPLIANCE</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Protect confidential information.</span></b><span style="color:black"><br>
Before sharing student or employee information, ask yourself:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="color:black">If you're unsure, ask first.</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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FOR MINORS</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:22.0pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT";color:#00386C">Another Successful Summer at East Texas A&M University!</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>SUMMER 2026 BY THE NUMBERS</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As we are rounding out the summer, East Texas A&M University welcomed thousands of young learners from across Texas to experience academic enrichment, leadership development, music, agriculture, athletics, and STEM programming.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks to the collaboration of our campus departments, community partners, and program directors, we successfully supported youth programs while maintaining compliance with Texas A&M University System Programs for Minors requirements.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="color:white">SUMMER AT A GLANCE</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><b>20</b> Programs Hosted<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><b>2,108</b> Campers Served<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><b>372</b> Program Staff & Volunteers<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><b>9</b> Overnight Programs<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><b>134</b> Camp Days<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><b>8</b> Campus Departments Involved<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><b>2,480</b> Background Checks Coordinated<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><b>4,960</b> Child Protection & Clery Trainings Completed<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<b><span style="color:white">FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAMS</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_11" o:spid="_x0000_s1035" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Quadcopter with solid fill" style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:36pt;height:36pt;z-index:-251656192;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:absolute;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute;mso-position-vertical-relative:text;mso-width-percent:0;mso-height-percent:0;mso-width-relative:page;mso-height-relative:page'>
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STEM in the Air</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Students participated in STEM-based drone education, leadership development, and aviation-focused activities.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Texas JROTC Camp Challenge</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cadets strengthened leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through military-style competitions and team-building exercises.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Music Camps</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Including All-State Choir Camp, Flute Symposium Camp (Dallas Site), Leadership Camp, Drum Major Camp, and Color Guard Camp. Students from across the state refined their musical talents while learning from ETAMU faculty and guest clinicians.<o:p></o:p></p>
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V FFA Camp</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Future agricultural leaders participated in leadership development, networking, and educational activities promoting the future of Texas agriculture.<o:p></o:p></p>
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The Lion Experience</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Prospective students experienced life as an ETAMU student through academic exploration and campus engagement.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Youth Leadership Camp (CYLC)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Students developed leadership skills through educational workshops, cultural experiences, and community engagement.<o:p></o:p></p>
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TRIO Upward Bound Saturday Academy</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Supported college readiness through academic enrichment and student success programming.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>CAMPUS COLLABORATION</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The success of our Programs for Minors would not be possible without the partnership of:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for helping create a safe and welcoming environment for every young visitor to ETAMU.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="color:white">COMPLIANCE HIGHLIGHTS</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Throughout Summer 2026, the Programs for Minors Office coordinated:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Program approvals<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Background checks<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Child Protection Training<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Clery Training<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Insurance review<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Risk assessments<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Third-party documentation<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">Campus partner coordination<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Our goal remains the same: Providing safe, compliant, and memorable experiences for every minor who visits East Texas A&M University.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Planning for Summer 2027 has already begun!</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Departments considering hosting a youth program are encouraged to begin planning 8–12 weeks in advance to allow adequate time for approvals, background checks, training, and coordination.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you're considering hosting a camp, clinic, or youth event, the Programs for Minors Office is here to help every step of the way.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Contact Brittainy Thomas at <a href="mailto:Brittainy.Thomas@etamu.edu">
<b>Brittainy.Thomas@etamu.edu</b></a> or by phone 903.886.5979, or stop by the Ethics & Compliance Office in BA #113.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Office of University Ethics & Compliance<br>
McDowell Administration Building, Suite 113<br>
Commerce, Texas 75429<br>
903.886.5986<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Monday – Friday<br>
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#FFC333">VISIT US</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:white"><a href="https://www.etamu.edu/compliance"><b><span style="color:white">etamu.edu/compliance</span></b></a><br>
</span>Resources, training, forms, and more!<o:p></o:p></p>
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