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
Appeal Court Rules that “Certification” of a Service Dog Is Not Required by Law
In a huge win for people with mental or physical disabilities, on March 30, 2021, a federal appeals court ruled that persons with disabilities can train their own service dogs and do not require formal …
April 7, 2021Service Animal Learns to Wear PPE in Lab
Service dog Sampson is required to wear PPE for safety reasons as he helps owner Joey Ramp conduct her crucial lab work every day.
March 22, 2021UW-Whitewater Featured as a Wheelchair Friendly Campus in New Mobility Magazine
In winter, when snow covers everything, it can appear forbidding. But for college students who are wheelchair users, the Whitewater campus is known for its culture of disability inclusion that has recruited, accommodated and welcomed …
March 8, 2021Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Data – 36% of Claims Were Disability-Related
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released detailed breakdowns for the 67,448 charges of workplace discrimination the agency received in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020.
March 1, 2021The Future is Digital Healthcare
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the use of digital technology in healthcare was on a steady rise; however, the pandemic has spurred rapid development of digital health technology as well as rapid adoption and utilization …
February 26, 2021- 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
