UWSA to Co-Host Higher Education Summit – Wisconsin: A National Conversation
Big news! In 2026, the Wisconsin Higher Education Summit and Student Success Summit are joining forces for one streamlined, collaborative event jointly hosted by WAICU, the UW, and WTCS. On May 19-21, 2026, the Higher Education Summit – Wisconsin: A National Conversation focusing on Strategies for Policy, Compliance, and Student Success event will be held at the Memorial Union on the UW-Madison campus, as well as virtually. This combined summit will bring together professionals from Wisconsin’s private and public colleges and universities, along with higher education professionals from other states, for three days of learning, networking, and innovation. Registration ended May 5, 2026. Additional Information.
The Office of Compliance and Integrity (OCI) supports compliance efforts at the Universities of Wisconsin (UW). Our mission is to provide support and services to UW universities in identifying and fulfilling compliance obligations from federal law, state law, and Board of Regents policies. We do this by promoting a culture that moves beyond regulatory compliance to one that embraces ethics and integrity across the UW.
The areas of focus include, but are not limited to: Title IX Compliance, Clery Act Compliance, Protection of Minors, Public Records, Records Management, Ethics and Conflicts of Interest, State Authorization of Distance Education, and Investigative Services.
Governance
The UW System compliance framework is established in accordance with the Federal Sentencing Guidelines of the U.S. Sentencing Commission and the United States Department of Justice Guidance, Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.
OCI Areas of Focus
Regulatory Compliance
2023-28 UW Strategic Plan
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