Nepotism, Consensual Relationships, and Foreign & Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs
This announcement serves as the annual reminder of the responsibilities and obligations of all UW-Whitewater staff regarding nepotism, consensual relationships, and foreign and malign foreign talent recruitment programs. This announcement is issued to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, safeguard institutional integrity, and maintain a respectful and transparent workplace.
Nepotism - All UW-Whitewater Staff
Pursuant to Wisconsin Administrative Code UWS 8.03(3), and RPD 20-22, section II(C)(2)(e): Code of Ethics, UW employees are not permitted to participate in a decision to hire, retain, grant tenure, promote, or determine the salary of a member of their immediate family. They are also prohibited from exercising supervisory or managerial authority in such a way that gives favored or preferential treatment to a member of their immediate family. Employees have an affirmative obligation to disclose to their supervisor when an immediate family member either applies for a position or is currently employed by the UW, and to cooperate with any conflict mitigation enacted by their supervisor or Office of Human Resources.
Consensual Relationships - All UW-Whitewater Staff
Per RPD 14-8: Consensual Relationships, employees have an obligation to disclose the commencement or existence of any consensual romantic, intimate, or sexual relationship with another UW employee, or any UW student, in which the employee has or potentially will have supervisory, advisory, evaluative, or other authority or influence over the other party to the relationship. Employees must cooperate with any conflict mitigating steps determined to be appropriate by the supervisor or Office of Human Resources.
Foreign & Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs - All UW-Whitewater staff who engage in research activities
The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act of 2022 is a federal act that provides oversight on investments and national security of intellectual property and research activities of United States researchers regarding export controls and collaborations with foreign countries. Rules, guidelines, and processes exist to vet researchers who engage in foreign talent recruitment programs (FTRPs) and malign foreign talent recruitment programs (MFTRPs). To ensure compliance and accordance with the CHIPS Act, individuals who engage in research activities must report on their conduct, regardless if they are a covered individual or not. Participation in FTRPs must be disclosed and reported to the individual’s home university through the completion of an Outside Activities Report (OAR), which is due annually by April 30. This requirement is in addition to any reporting requirements mandated by the grant agency. Universities are required to ensure that their employees are aware of these reporting requirements. Once effective, employees will be required to follow procedures in SYS 641: Prohibition on Participation in Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs.
If you have any questions, please visit the Ethics tab within the Office of Compliance and Integrity’s webpage or contact Thomas Lisowski at lisowskt@uww.edu.
This announcement serves as the annual reminder of the responsibilities and obligations of all UW-Whitewater staff regarding nepotism, consensual relationships, and foreign and malign foreign talent recruitment programs. This announcement is issued to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, safeguard institutional integrity, and maintain a respectful and transparent workplace.
Nepotism - All UW-Whitewater Staff
Pursuant to Wisconsin Administrative Code UWS 8.03(3), and RPD 20-22, section II(C)(2)(e): Code of Ethics, UW employees are not permitted to participate in a decision to hire, retain, grant tenure, promote, or determine the salary of a member of their immediate family. They are also prohibited from exercising supervisory or managerial authority in such a way that gives favored or preferential treatment to a member of their immediate family. Employees have an affirmative obligation to disclose to their supervisor when an immediate family member either applies for a position or is currently employed by the UW, and to cooperate with any conflict mitigation enacted by their supervisor or Office of Human Resources.
Consensual Relationships - All UW-Whitewater Staff
Per RPD 14-8: Consensual Relationships, employees have an obligation to disclose the commencement or existence of any consensual romantic, intimate, or sexual relationship with another UW employee, or any UW student, in which the employee has or potentially will have supervisory, advisory, evaluative, or other authority or influence over the other party to the relationship. Employees must cooperate with any conflict mitigating steps determined to be appropriate by the supervisor or Office of Human Resources.
Foreign & Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs - All UW-Whitewater staff who engage in research activities
The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act of 2022 is a federal act that provides oversight on investments and national security of intellectual property and research activities of United States researchers regarding export controls and collaborations with foreign countries. Rules, guidelines, and processes exist to vet researchers who engage in foreign talent recruitment programs (FTRPs) and malign foreign talent recruitment programs (MFTRPs). To ensure compliance and accordance with the CHIPS Act, individuals who engage in research activities must report on their conduct, regardless if they are a covered individual or not. Participation in FTRPs must be disclosed and reported to the individual’s home university through the completion of an Outside Activities Report (OAR), which is due annually by April 30. This requirement is in addition to any reporting requirements mandated by the grant agency. Universities are required to ensure that their employees are aware of these reporting requirements. Once effective, employees will be required to follow procedures in SYS 641: Prohibition on Participation in Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs.
If you have any questions, please visit the Ethics tab within the Office of Compliance and Integrity’s webpage or contact Thomas Lisowski at lisowskt@uww.edu.