The Office of Compliance (OC) is currently working remotely. All staff are available during normal business hours via phone or email. To reach the general office line, please call 608-265-6018. For individual staff contact information please click Who We Are. For OC unit telecommuting and contact information, please visit the appropriate unit under Focus Areas. Thank you for your patience.
Office of Compliance
Mission
The Office of Compliance promotes ethical conduct and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies at UW-Madison. We believe compliance is a shared responsibility, with every member of the university community understanding those responsibilities and being accountable for their actions.
The Office of Compliance provides program oversight for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA Privacy), Title IX of the Education Amendments, Wisconsin Public Records Law, and for providing fair and impartial employment and education discrimination complaint investigations (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act). The Office collaborates with campus partners to mitigate compliance risk and promote ethical conduct throughout the university community.
Vision
We envision a campus community in which every member adheres to ethical principles and compliance “right-doing” to advance the mission of the institution and its tradition of excellence.
Public Records Portal
Mandatory Employee Training
Preventing Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence at UW-Madison
Core Values
Ethics
Ethics is at the center of how we operate. We are honest, open, and fair.
Expertise
Expertise in our respective areas describes the professional skills and knowledge we offer to support the university, its students, and employees. We are driven to maintain our expert status through ongoing professional development and training.
Support
Support is the key to us helping you. We are here to understand your situation and be a resource.
Integrity
Integrity underscores all of our service to the university community. We undertake our work consistently, honestly, and thoughtfully— with the goal of always doing the right thing.
Excellence
Excellence is our standard. We are committed to providing exceptional service, resources, and solutions.
Collaboration
Collaboration across campus is essential to the work of our office. Strategic alignment with campus partners ensures that our work is informed and supported, and therefore effective, productive, and trustworthy.
Care
Care is pivotal to our work with people and information. We practice care by treating students, employees, guests, and information with thoughtfulness and discretion.
Dynamism
Dynamism defines our work. We stay current on the dynamic regulatory environment and work with campus partners to develop appropriate responses to change. In doing so, we assist the university in minimizing risk and keeping people and property safe.
Upcoming Events & News
White House Ordered to Provide ASL Interpreting for COVID-19 Briefings
A federal district court ordered the White House to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, live streamed on its website, for all public briefings held by the President, Vice President, and Press Secretary that address …
September 26, 2020What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides updates to its “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws” technical assistance information
September 8, 2020Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Releases Data Privacy and Security Report
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has released a report on the findings of its Data Privacy and Security Advisory Committee.
September 2, 2020- More Upcoming Events & News posts
Office of Compliance Focus Areas
Disability and Accessibility
Discrimination
Health Privacy and Security
Public Records
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
