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.

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

Privacy, Confidentiality, and HIPAA in Practice
This presentation will provide an overview of how privacy, confidentiality, and HIPAA apply to research. It will also provide detail on what the IRB is looking for regarding privacy and confidentiality concerns and how identifiability …
April 19, 2019
Lunch & Learn: Climate Justice
Join Jessica LeClair, Clinical Instructor at UW-Madison SoN, and Megan Christenson, Epidemiologist at the Wisconsin Climate and Health Program at the Department of Health Services as we learn about the concepts of climate justice and …
April 19, 2019
Disability Justice 101 Workshop with Kay Barrett
In partnership with McBurney Disability Resource Center and the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center, the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month Planning Committee is hosting a Disability Justice 101 workshop with performer Kay Barrett. …
April 8, 2019
An Evening with Angela Davis
Through her activism and scholarship over the last decades, Angela Davis has been deeply involved in our nation’s quest for social justice. Her work as an educator – both at the university level and in …
March 21, 2019
4W Summit on Women, Gender, and Well-being
Join us for the 4th annual 4W Summit and 42nd Wisconsin Women and Gender Studies Conference. With a bow to the 150th anniversary of women earning bachelor degrees from UW, we interpret ‘Transformative Education’ broadly …
March 21, 2019
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