Ethical Contracts Committee

The ECC ensures WWU’s contracts with private industry align with ethical and socially responsible standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Evaluations
  • Reviews contracts flagged by WWU community via the Disassociation Request Form.
• Socially Responsible Standards
  • Assesses contracts against the Supplier Code of Conduct and ACSRI standards.
• Recommendations
  • Advises the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs on whether to continue or terminate contracts.
• Ethical Procurement Oversight
  • Ensures compliance with:
    • Fair Labor Association standards
    • Fair Labor Standards Act
    • NAEP Code of Ethics
    • Environmental, labor, and human rights laws

Committee Composition

• Chair: Assistant VP for Finance and Business Services

Members

• 2 Procurement Specialists
• 2 Students (Associated Students appointees)
• 2 Faculty (Faculty Senate appointees)
• 2 At-large members (appointed by VP)

Terms

• Non-student members: 2 years
• Student members: 1 year, renewable up to 2 terms

Meetings

• Held October–May, at least once per academic year
• Convened when a contract meets review criteria
• Open to members and invited guests
• Final recommendations go to the Vice President, who may consult the President
   

Evaluation Criteria

• Contract misalignment with ethical purchasing standard STN-U5348.01A
• Broad university support for termination (e.g., endorsements, petitions)

Voting & Outcomes

Requires a two-thirds vote to recommend action

May

• Deny the request
• Recommend review
• Recommend termination

Sponsors may resubmit proposals in future years

Reporting & Transparency

All reviewed contracts and outcomes will be posted on ECC website

Charter Establishing the Ethical Contracts Committee