Policies

Youth Protection Policy UW-1045
UW-Madison is committed to the wellbeing of all members of the university community and recognizes that youth are a vulnerable population that requires special attention. The Youth Protection policy is designed to promote three types of protection: protection for youth who participate in youth activities; protection for university employees and volunteers; and protection for the university as an institution.

Policy Reference Guide

Minors in Research Laboratories UW-6106
This policy recognizes that laboratories may contain biological, chemical, and/or radiological hazards, as well as mechanical, electrical, and thermal hazards from laboratory equipment. Laboratory animals may pose additional risks, including bites, scratches, and exposure to allergens or zoonotic agents. These hazards pose risks not only to those performing laboratory work, but also those who are present within the laboratory while work is on-going.

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect UW-301
The University of Wisconsin-Madison prioritizes safety and strives to provide a safe learning environment for everyone. Children come into contact with the UW through various programs, camps, and events. On December 19, 2011, the Governor signed Executive Order #54 which requires that all University of Wisconsin System employees report incident of child abuse and neglect. In addition, this policy extends that obligation to certain volunteers and contractors performing services for the UW.

Children in the Workplace UW-5039
UW-Madison is a family-friendly workplace and supports work-life balance by providing appropriate flexibilities for employees, who may want or need to bring a child or children to the workplace for brief visits, specific campus events, situational convenience, or family emergencies. Maintaining the safety and health of UW-Madison employees, students, guests and visitors relies upon the control of hazardous conditions and prevention of unsafe behaviors. When visitors are children, diligence to guard against unsafe

Minor Protection and Adult Leadership UW-5040
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to the well-being, safety, and protection of all members of the community, including minors. The University community recognizes minors are a potentially vulnerable population, and they required special attention and protection.

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence UW-146
This policy prohibits the acts of sexual harassment and sexual violence (including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual exploitation) in all programs and activities of the University. Individuals who engage in such acts, hereafter referred to collectively as sexual harassment and sexual violence, are in violation of this policy and are subject to disciplinary action. This policy also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report sexual harassment or sexual violence, who assist others in reporting, or who participate in university proceedings related to such a report. Individuals who engage in retaliation are subject to disciplinary action.

Criminal Background Checks UW-5014

This policy outlines criminal background check requirements. UW-Madison complies with the Board of Regent policy that UW institutions conduct a criminal background check on applicants for employment, certain current employees, and certain volunteers.

Incident Reporting and Response UW-509
This policy defines four types of information incidents: (1) loss or theft, (2) intrusion by malware or unauthorized access via the network, (3) physical intrusion, and (4) all others. Each type has criteria that make a possible incident “reportable.” The policy requires the reporting of reportable incidents unless one of the exceptions applies. The Incident Reporting and Response Procedures are the implementation of the policy.

Cybersecurity Risk Management UW-503
Cybersecurity is a collective responsibility that requires policy that applies to all components of UW–Madison. Threat, vulnerability, and the likelihood of exploitation are complex and unique to specific business processes and technologies. Cybersecurity risk is measurable depending on quantified or classified aspects of the data; characteristics of the information system; the definitions and characteristics of internal or external threat, system, or environmental vulnerabilities; and the likelihood that the event or situation may manifest itself within a given application, information system or architecture.