UWSA Co-Hosts WI Higher Education Summit
The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) and the Universities of Wisconsin Administration (UWSA) will co-host the 2025 Wisconsin Higher Education Summit at the UW-Madison Memorial Union on May 28-30. The conference is intended for university leaders and practitioners from public and private institutions to learn about topics related to the 2025 federal regulatory and policy landscape, trends, challenges, and best practices. This year’s conference will have an outstanding lineup of national speakers from across the higher education compliance realm. Join us in-person or virtually!
OCI Launches "The Compliance Conundrum"
OCI is excited to announce a new initiative to support awareness and information regarding important compliance-related issues called “The Compliance Conundrum.” This new concept will introduce new and updated issues that support strong compliance activities for the success of the Universities of Wisconsin. It will test a person’s knowledge about the topic and increase awareness and understanding as well. The first conundrum is called: “I know all about ethics… Or do I?” OCI will include new topics each month.
The Office of Compliance and Integrity (OCI) supports compliance efforts at the Universities of Wisconsin (UW). Our mission is to provide support and services to UW universities in identifying and fulfilling compliance obligations from federal law, state law, and Board of Regents policies. We do this by promoting a culture that moves beyond regulatory compliance to one that embraces ethics and integrity across the UW.
The areas of focus include, but are not limited to: Title IX Compliance, Clery Act Compliance, Protection of Minors, Public Records, Records Management, Ethics and Conflicts of Interest, State Authorization of Distance Education, and Investigative Services.
The OCI combined with the Office of Risk Management (ORM), forming the new Office of Compliance and Risk Management (OCRM). This integrates compliance and risk priorities into one cohesive and collaborative structure. The OCRM provides a centralized approach to developing and implementing an effective and impactful risk management and compliance structure as well as promoting and maintaining a culture of ethics and integrity. Learn more about the OCRM, its Core Values, and alignment with the Strategic Plan.
Governance
The UW System compliance framework is established in accordance with the Federal Sentencing Guidelines of the U.S. Sentencing Commission and the United States Department of Justice Guidance, Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.
2023-2028 Strategic Plan
Compliance Conundrums
File a Complaint or Report a Concern
Please use the UW System Integrity Hotline to file reports or concerns of misconduct, abuse, fraud, illegal activity, or violations of university policy (named or anonymous).
Disclaimer
The information presented on this website is strictly intended for informational purposes and should not be construed or relied upon as direct guidance on a specific issue or legal advice. If you are affiliated with the Universities of Wisconsin and have a legal matter or issue of concern, please contact the UW Office of General Counsel (for UW comprehensive institutions) or the UW-Madison or UW-Milwaukee legal offices for further information.