The UConn Compliance and Ethics Committee (UCEC) will support the University in maintaining an effective compliance and ethics program that is reasonably designed and implemented to prevent, detect, and correct compliance violations. The scope of the UCEC includes implementation and oversight of all higher education compliance program elements as well as those common to all areas and functions within the University of Connecticut, regardless of location. Through engagement in regular meetings and sub-committee participation, committee members will work collaboratively to coordinate and monitor compliance activities. The committee will recommend or take necessary actions to promote a culture of ethical conduct and commitment to compliance with laws, policies, and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Communication and advising on existing or anticipated compliance matters.
- Identification, prioritization, and remediation of compliance-related risks, including those associated with emerging compliance issues. This may include delegation of compliance responsibilities to appropriate individuals and offices.
- Recommendation of process changes based on evaluation of patterns and trends identified in confidential reporting and investigation activity reports.
- Identification of areas where University policies and procedures need to be established or enhanced, including developing a response to new or revised regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing compliance processes and program elements by reviewing and analyzing data.
- Share best practices and “lessons learned” across compliance functions.
- Exercise due diligence with respect to efforts to establish compliance standards and procedures that identify and prevent wrongdoing.
- Communicate and promote a culture of compliance and ethics.
Composition
The Office of University Compliance supports the administration of the UCEC, which is chaired by the University’s Chief Compliance Officer. Voting members of the UCEC are appointed by the President and include leaders who have responsibility for key compliance areas across the institution.
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Voting UCEC Members | |
Executive VP for Finance & CFO | Provost |
VP Chief Human Resources Officer - UConn | VP for Human Resources - UCH |
VP of Research | Chief of Staff, President’s Office |
AVP of University Safety | AVP of Office of Institutional Equity |
VP Chief Information Officer - UConn | Chief Information Officer - UCH |
VP of Student Life and Enrollment | Controller - UCH |
AVP of Financial Operations and Controller - UConn | AVP Business Services and CPO - UConn |
VP Facilities Operations - UConn | AVP Procurement Operations & Contracts - UCH |
VP Facilities Operations - UCH | Chief Administrative Officer - UCH |
Director of Athletics | Chief of Staff, CEO – UCH |
VP for Global Affairs | VP for Communications |
VP and Chief Diversity Officer - UConn | AVP Master Planner and Architect |
Non-Voting UCEC Affiliates | |
NAGPRA Coordinator | Chief Audit Executive |
Director of Environmental Health and Safety - UConn | Director of Environmental Health and Safety
- UCH |
Regional Campus Director | Title IX Coordinator |
Deputy ADA Coordinator | Chief Information Security Officer - UConn |
Director of Veteran Affairs and Military Programs | Chief Information Security Officer - UCH |
Export Control Officer | Senior Director of Government Relations |
University Compliance Staff | AVP Chief Healthcare Compliance and
Privacy Officer |
Facility Security Officer | University Privacy Officer |
AVP for Communications | Office of the General Counsel - UConn |
Associate Director of Athletics for
Compliance |
Office of the General Counsel - UCH |
Executive Director of Employee and Labor Relations | Director, University Events and Conference Services |
University Ombuds |
Reporting
The UCEC reports to the Joint Audit and Compliance Committee (JACC). Quarterly, the JACC will receive updates regarding this Committee’s reviews and recommendations, including high-level summaries of the compliance program’s activities and initiatives.
Meetings
The UCEC shall meet quarterly, or more frequently as necessary, while sub-committees may meet more frequently as needed. A majority of voting members constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The committee shall take action by affirmative vote of a majority of the committee members present at a duly held meeting.