Contact point for whistle-blowing and compliance reporting
Compliance Promotion InitiativesNakamura Sangyo Nakamura Sangyo Gakuen (Kyushu Sangyo University and Kyushu Sangyo University, Zokei Junior College of Art and Design) has established a "Compliance Reporting Hotline" as follows, in accordance with the Whistleblower Protection Act and the Compliance Promotion Regulations.
If you believe that any act that violates laws, regulations, school rules, or ethical or social norms (hereinafter referred to as "misconduct") has occurred or is about to occur at our school, please consult with a faculty member of our school or report it to the reporting hotline after clearly explaining the details of the misconduct and the reasons why you believe it has occurred. However, reports made with slander, personal grudges, personal gain, or other wrongful intent or feelings will not be accepted.
In addition, in accordance with the "Guidelines for Responding to Research Misconduct" and "Guidelines for the Management and Audit of Public Research Funds at Research Institutions," the Center also accepts consultations and reports regarding research misconduct and the fraudulent use and receipt of research funds.
The reporting desk also doubles as a consultation desk, and will accept questions regarding the pros and cons of reporting, etc. Please note that the reporting desk will not accept general opinions or complaints, but will report them to the relevant departments as information and use it to improve operations.
How to report
As a general rule, please report to the internal or external reporting desk below by filling out the "Compliance Reporting Desk Reception Form" after clearly indicating your name and contact information. Anonymous reports are also accepted, but please be aware that there is a possibility that we may not be able to fully investigate the facts and that there are limitations to our response. If your contact information is not clear, we may not be able to inform you of whether an investigation is conducted or the results.
Protection of whistleblowers
You will not be treated disadvantageously as a result of reporting or consulting. However, this does not apply if you do so with a wrongful intent. If you believe you have been treated disadvantageously, you can lodge a complaint with the Compliance Committee.
