Institutional Ethics Committee
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The Institutional Ethics Committee supports UW-Whitewater's commitment to ethical practices, transparency, and accountability by providing consultation and advice on the application of Chapter UWS 8, which governs ethics standards for university employees. The committee responds to ethical inquiries from faculty and staff, guides individuals to appropriate policies and procedures, and reinforces the institution's values of creating an inclusive and collaborative environment for all. Committee membership inclues representatives from key campus units and shared governance bodies to ensure broad, informed pespectives.
If you are a UW-Whitewater employee seeking guidance on ethical standards and practices, conflicts of interest, or other matters covered by Chapter UWS 8, please submit an inquiry for committee consultation. To submit an inquiry or for questions about the committee such as how to virtually attend open sessions, please contact lisowskt@uww.edu or 262-472-1772.
Institutional Ethics Committee Charter
Function
The Institutional Ethics Committee responds to ethical inquiries from staff and faculty and provides consultation and advice on the application of Chapter UWS 8. Committee deliberations and actions upon requests for consultation or advice shall be in meetings not open to the public.
Activities
The activities of the committee are defined to include but are not limited to:
1. Respond to ethical inquiries from staff and faculty and provide consultation and advice on the application of Chapter UWS 8
2. Direct staff and faculty to appropriate guidance, procedures, and policies
3. Prepare and publish an annual report which summarizes advice provided by the committee
4. Retain all records obtained in connection with requests for consultation or advice
Membership
The following constituencies will each have one (1) representative:
- Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Affairs (or designee)
- Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (or designee)
- Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (or designee)
- Vice Chancellor for University Relations & UWW Foundation President (or designee)
- Police Department
- Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
- Athletics
- Shared Governance Leaders
- Academic Staff Assembly
- Faculty Senate
- University Staff Council
- Whitewater Student Government
Meetings
A full Institutional Ethics Committee meeting will be held annually near the end of the spring semester, and additionally on an as-needed basis.
Officers
The Chair of the Institutional Ethics Committee will be the Compliance Coordinator or their designee.
Last revision: 5/28/2025
This webpage is continuously updated and managed by our Compliance Coordinator.
Email the Compliance Coordinator, Thomas Lisowski, at lisowskt@uww.edu or by telephone at (262) 472-1772 should you have any questions or concerns.