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 and the Office of Risk Management.
Our staff collaborates with and supports UW stakeholders on a variety of compliance and risk management functions. Our office provides guidance and interpretation of federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Our office fulfills compliance with Board of Regents policies, develops policies and procedures, and provides training sessions and materials, in addition to other compliance and risk management services.
Core Values
OCRM is committed to living out the Universities of Wisconsin core values in its daily operations, duties, and responsibilities. A few examples of this include the following core values that are reflected in every aspect of OCRM’s duties and functions for the benefit of those it serves.
PURPOSE-DRIVEN
- Service: An essential aspect of the UW system and the universities that comprise it is to serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good.
PEOPLE-FOCUSED
- Collaboration and teamwork: We appreciate and understand that our best work is done working together in teams in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Diversity: We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. These principles are key to our long-term success.
- Mutual respect and trust: We support an environment of civility, trust, collegiality, open and honest communication, and mutual respect by building a sense of community and caring among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
COMMITMENT TO STEWARDSHIP
- Accountability: We are committed to live our core values and deliver excellence every day. As a premier public university system, we are committed to providing an excellent educational experience for our students while ensuring accessibility, affordability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Integrity: We adhere to high standards of ethics and professionalism and safeguard the reputation of our universities and the UW system.
- Innovation: We understand the importance of adapting to changing conditions in the world by being open to new ideas and continuously seeking solutions to challenges.
- Sustainability: We take the long-term view to ensure we are structured and supported to serve the people of Wisconsin for generations to come. We will leave the UW system better than we found it.
Paige Smith
Chief Compliance and Risk Officer
Contact
780 Regent St.
Madison, WI 53715
Telephone: (608) 265-2273
paige.smith@wisconsin.edu
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About Paige Smith
Paige Smith serves as the Chief Compliance and Risk Officer for the Universities of Wisconsin Administration. In this role, she oversees the Office of Compliance and Risk Management. Paige has served in this role since January of 2022.
Prior to that, she served in a variety of roles for the Universities of Wisconsin between 2010 and 2022, including Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (UW-Platteville), Chief Institutional Compliance Officer and Adjunct Lecturer (UW-Whitewater) and Senior System Legal Counsel (UW-System Administration).
Paige has twenty years of experience in higher education and is a licensed attorney in the states of Wisconsin and Illinois. Paige received her J.D. and B.S. degree in Administration of Justice from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Compliance & Integrity
Provides support and services to UW System universities in identifying and fulfilling compliance obligations from federal law, state law, and Board of Regents policies.
Risk Management
Provides a safe and healthful higher education environment for students, faculty, staff, and others utilizing UW System programs and facilities.