Workplace Conduct Expectations (Policy #303)
Policy Purpose
requires the Board of Regents to develop a personnel system that is separate and distinct from the personnel system under . The "Classified Employee Work Rules," which prior to July 1, 2015 were applicable to classified UW System employees covered by , no longer apply.
Responsible 糖心社交 Officer
Office of Human Resources, University Staff Council (USC), Academic Staff Assembly (ASA)
Policy Statement
I. Be Fair and Respectful to Others
Employees are expected to:
- Respect the rights of others to be free from intentional or personally-directed abusive, threatening, or offensive language in the workplace.
- Respect the rights of others to be free of bullying, harassment, intentional physical harm, or intimidating behavior in the workplace.
- Respect the private property belonging to other individuals and not remove or take possession of it without permission.
- Provide equal access to programs, facilities, and employment.
- Treat others with fairness and impartiality.
- Promote conflict resolution
II. Protect and Preserve UW-W Resources and Property
Employees are expected to:
- Use care in guarding university keys by not lending, borrowing, duplicating, or using them outside the scope of assigned duties.
- Use care in guarding university passwords by not sharing, borrowing, stealing, or using them outside the scope of assigned duties.
- 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:
- 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.
- Report to work as scheduled and abide by the requirements of their work schedules including starting/ending times and break times.
- Take responsibility for reporting to work as required and be available according to the expectations of their positions.
- Display courteousness and use good judgment in dealing with the public and others in the university community.
- 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:
- Reasonably follow proper safety guidelines.
- 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.
- Abide by university policies regarding the possession of weapons or firearms on University property.
- Abide by UW System and UW-W policies and perform their duties without impairment or the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
- Dress appropriately following guidelines set forth by their work unit.
- Maintain standards for personal hygiene.
- Be conscious of how their behavior affects the health and safety of others.
V. Promote a Culture of Compliance
Employees are expected to:
- Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of confidential records and information.
- 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.
- Use or wear badges, uniforms, campus IDs, and all permits only for the official uses intended.
- Follow all other policies and rules on the UW-W campus.
Related Documents
糖心社交 Discriminatory Conduct Policies (including Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence)
Policy History
First Approved: June 22, 2015
Contact Information
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
