The Compliance Conundrum

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• The Office of Compliance and Risk Management (OCRM) provides compliance and risk management services and support to the Universities of Wisconsin to successfully perform daily operational and compliance-related activities. OCRM consists of the Office of Compliance and Integrity (OCI) and the Office of Risk Management (ORM). Our staff collaborates with and supports Universities of Wisconsin (UW) stakeholders on a variety of compliance and risk management functions. Our office develops policies and procedures, and provides training sessions and materials, in addition to other compliance and risk management services.
• OCI’s mission is to provide support and services to UW universities in identifying and fulfilling compliance obligations from federal law, state law, and BOR 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. For more information on OCI’s compliance services click here.

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Amy Missinne

• Amy Missinne serves as the Ethics and Compliance Specialist within OCI. Amy's areas of focus include ethics and integrity, conflicts of interest, and high-risk compliance risk mitigation, amongst other tasks. Prior to joining the UWSA in June 2023, Amy spent over 10 years at UW-Superior serving in various roles including Compliance Officer, Ethics Officer, Title IX Coordinator, Precollege Liaison, Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Federal Compliance Leader, and the Executive Administrative Officer to the Provost. Amy holds a M.S. degree in Training and Development (Human Resources Development) and a B.S. degree in Service Management from UW-Stout, as well as the professional designation of Senior Certified Professional from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP). 

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• The UW Integrity Hotline is available for online reporting or by calling 855-827-4950. Employees can report concerns through the UW Integrity Hotline, choosing to file anonymously or non-anonymously.
• The UW recognizes that we all share in the responsibility to not only abide by laws, regulations, and policies but also to act with integrity at all times. If you observe wrongdoing or have concerns about potential wrongdoing, it is important to speak up. We are committed to an environment where open, honest communications are the expectation, not the exception. We want employees to feel comfortable approaching their supervisor when they believe violations of policies or standards have occurred. Our employees are important. By creating open channels of communication, we promote a positive work environment and maximize productivity. Having an effective reporting system helps augment our other efforts to foster a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making. By working together, we can maintain a healthy and productive environment.

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• SYS 1292 Workplace Conduct Expectations applies to all UW institutions except for UW-Madison. For UW-Madison’s policies, please see the Human Resource Design Policies website.
• There are 5 general expectations for employee conduct in the workplace.
  • The first expectation of workplace conduct is to be fair and respectful to others. Every UW employee shall be courteous and respectful in interactions with students, other employees, members of the general public, or any other individual when acting on behalf of the UW.
  • The second expectation of workplace conduct is to protect and preserve UW resources. Employees shall responsibly use and care for UW property. UW property, services, resources, or information shall not be used for personal gain. 
  • The third expectation of workplace conduct is to act ethically and with integrity. All UW employees shall act according to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct.
  • The fourth expectation of workplace conduct is to contribute to a healthy and safe workplace. The UW strives to promote health and safety in the workplace. It is the responsibility of all to ensure a safe, secure, and healthy environment for all. 
  • The fifth expectation of workplace conduct is to promote a culture of compliance. The UW is committed to meeting legal requirements and to fostering ethical and lawful conduct.

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• SYS 1290 Code of Ethics applies to all UW institutions except for UW-Madison. For UW-Madison’s policies, please see the Human Resource Design Policies website.
• There are additional statues, codes, and policies that speak to the code of ethics that need to be followed. These codes are designed to prevent conflicts between an employee’s private interests and public responsibilities. UW employees are required to comply with the code of ethics applicable to their employment type.
  • The standards for UW employees who are state public officials (generally high-level administrators) are found in Wis. Stats. Chapter 19.
  • The rules for unclassified employees (generally faculty and academic staff, and limited appointees) are in UWS 8 and SYS 1290.
  • The rules for university staff (generally most other UW System employees) are found in RPD 20-22.
  • Institutional Ethics Committees must be established per UWS 8.035.