Workplace Conduct Expectations (Policy #303)

Wis. Stat. § 36.115 requires the Board of Regents to develop a personnel system that is separate and distinct from the personnel system under Wis. Stat. Chapter 230. The "Classified Employee Work Rules," which prior to July 1, 2015 were applicable to classified UW System employees covered by Wis. Stat. Chapter 230, no longer apply.

Office of Human Resources, University Staff Council (USC), Academic Staff Assembly (ASA)

I. Be Fair and Respectful to Others

Employees are expected to:

1. Respect the rights of others to be free from intentional or personally-directed abusive, threatening, or offensive language in the workplace.
2. Respect the rights of others to be free of bullying, harassment, intentional physical harm, or intimidating behavior in the workplace.
3. Respect the private property belonging to other individuals and not remove or take possession of it without permission.
4. Provide equal access to programs, facilities, and employment.
5. Treat others with fairness and impartiality.
6. Promote conflict resolution

II. Protect and Preserve UW-W Resources and Property

Employees are expected to: 

1. Use care in guarding university keys by not lending, borrowing, duplicating, or using them outside the scope of assigned duties.
2. Use care in guarding university passwords by not sharing, borrowing, stealing, or using them outside the scope of assigned duties.
3. Respect the use and security of university buildings and property by not entering restricted areas without authorization

III. Act Ethically and with Integrity

Employees are expected to:

1. Carry out instructions, duties, and responsibilities as set forth in the descriptions of their positions with care and competency and as directed by those with authority to assign the work.
2. Report to work as scheduled and abide by the requirements of their work schedules including starting/ending times and break times.
3. Take responsibility for reporting to work as required and be available according to the expectations of their positions.
4. Display courteousness and use good judgment in dealing with the public and others in the university community.
5. Responsibly use and care for UW-W property, services, or resources by not using them for personal business or gain.

IV. Contribute to a Healthy and Safe Workplace

Employees are expected to:

1. Reasonably follow proper safety guidelines.
2. Abide by the policies and regulations for health, safety and sanitation and to take direction from those in authority during any emergency or practice drill.
3. Abide by university policies regarding the possession of weapons or firearms on University property.
4. Abide by UW System and UW-W policies and perform their duties without impairment or the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
5. Dress appropriately following guidelines set forth by their work unit.
6. Maintain standards for personal hygiene.
7. Be conscious of how their behavior affects the health and safety of others.

V. Promote a Culture of Compliance

Employees are expected to:

1. Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of confidential records and information.
2. Be truthful, accurate, and complete when providing information to anyone with the authority to gather information on behalf of UW-W, UW System, or other State agencies.
3. Use or wear badges, uniforms, campus IDs, and all permits only for the official uses intended.
4. Follow all other policies and rules on the UW-W campus. 

UW-Whitewater Discriminatory Conduct Policies (including Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence)
UWSA Policy 1292: Workplace Conduct Expectations
UWSA Policy 1290: Code of Ethics
Wis. Administrative Code Chapter UWS 18, Conduct on University Lands,

First Approved: June 22, 2015

Questions regarding the interpretation of this policy should be directed to:

Academic Staff Assembly (ASA) Chairperson
Phone: 262-472-1049
Email: muellerr@uww.edu

Chief Human Resources Officer
Phone: 262-472-1409
Email: putlandc@uww.edu

University Staff Council (USC) Chairperson
Phone: 262-472-1301
Email: ArandaP21@uww.edu