Compliance Week 2023

Why does Compliance matter? The short answer is: because it encourages us all to maintain a high ethical standard! The Office of Institutional Compliance along with many compliance partners across the University work to help maintain a safe working environment & protect our resources and reputation. With your help, we can work together to make compliance a daily practice and work for our University community.

• Are you a student?
  • Do you practice ethical conduct while in the classroom or studying with colleagues?
• Are you a researcher?
  • Do you follow industry standards and practices to stay compliant in your field?
• Are you an employee?
  • Do you respect your coworkers by abiding by your unit’s policies or procedures?
• Are you a supervisor?
  • Do you set good examples for your staff by conducting projects with professional decisions?

We have all heard or read about information security threats. To protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of University of Minnesota data in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, the University has formal information security risk management processes.

• Read the Administrative Policy: Information Security Risk Management
• Enroll in the Information Security Awareness Training course
• Learn to Recognize and Report Information Security Incidents

Join us today at Coffman Union from 10-1 on the ground floor near dining options for Compliance Program information. There will be trivia and coffee card! You can also "Spin the Wheel," win a prize and learn more about staying compliant at the "U!"

Any University community member can report a situation or conduct they believe violates a law, regulation or University policy. From fraud to unsafe working environments, including sexual harassment or retaliation, there are many different reasons to report. The UReport system allows for anonymous reporting. Individuals who have a good faith belief that there has been a violation of a rule or regulation governing any University activity are encouraged, and in some cases required to report their concerns. The University counts on your vigilance. Please help us maintain a safe and ethical environment by reporting concerns of misconduct.

Now that you’re on your way in Compliance Week, let’s test your knowledge of Institutional Compliance. Do some online digging to answer the questions in the challenge for a chance to win a nice prize.

Contact us (ucomply@umn.edu) for additional tips or for compliance related materials to share in your office!