Office of Compliance

Mission

The Office of Compliance promotes ethical conduct and compliance with 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, the Wisconsin Public Records Law, and for providing fair and impartial protected class discrimination complaint investigations. 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.

Overview of the Office of Compliance in American Sign Language

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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.

UW – Madison Land Acknowledgement

Upcoming Events & News

Departments of Justice and Education issue Dear Colleague Letter Regarding Digital Accessibility
This guidance reminds and affirms university’s obligation to ensure its digital tools are accessible and usable by people with disabilities.
May 25, 2023
University Creates New Position To Support Visitor Access
The McBurney Disability Resource Center is pleased to introduce Annie Butler as UW–Madison’s first visitor and program participant access consultant.
May 8, 2023
Department of Labor Releases Report Regarding Employee Accommodation Costs
Surveyed employers report that the benefits from making workplace accommodations far outweigh their associated costs.
May 8, 2023
Hearing Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission just recently released federal guidance concerning hearing disabilities in the workplace.
January 25, 2023
Office for Civil Rights and ADA National Network Releases Digital Accessibility Video Series
Office for Civil Rights and ADA National Network releases digital accessibility video series covering a variety of topics including how people with disabilities use technology, applicable Federal regulations, and identifying and remediating barriers to access.
May 26, 2022
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