Your Individual Work Your Individual Work ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

University of Wisconsin –University of Wisconsin –Whitewater Whitewater

(Your Department Name Here)(Your Department Name Here)

ProfessionalismProfessionalism What does that mean for you??What does that mean for you??

ConfidentialityConfidentiality

Non-public information about peopleNon-public information about people You will have access to minimal student You will have access to minimal student

informationinformation You are NOT allowed to disseminate this You are NOT allowed to disseminate this

informationinformation Unauthorized release or loss of Unauthorized release or loss of

confidential informationconfidential information Results in terminationResults in termination Possible legal and/or financial Possible legal and/or financial

consequencesconsequences

EthicsEthics

““Your inner conscious guiding Your inner conscious guiding philosophy”philosophy”

Tell us about yours (Tell us about yours (experiences and developmentexperiences and development))

Ethical Principles Ethical Principles (Kitchener, 1985)(Kitchener, 1985)

Respecting AutonomyRespecting Autonomy Freedom of thought and choiceFreedom of thought and choice

Do No HarmDo No Harm Avoid inflicting physical/psychological harmAvoid inflicting physical/psychological harm

Benefiting OthersBenefiting Others Improve and enhance the welfare of othersImprove and enhance the welfare of others

Being JustBeing Just Equal treatment of all (Golden Rule)Equal treatment of all (Golden Rule)

Being FaithfulBeing Faithful Keep promises, tell the truth, be loyal, etc.Keep promises, tell the truth, be loyal, etc.

Questions to Ask Yourself?Questions to Ask Yourself?

Is it Legal?Is it Legal?

Is it fair and balanced?Is it fair and balanced?

How will I feel when it’s done?How will I feel when it’s done?

4 Main Work Rules4 Main Work Rules

1. Prohibited Conduct (work 1. Prohibited Conduct (work performance)performance)

a.a. Failure to carry out Failure to carry out assignments/instructionsassignments/instructions

b.b. Engaging in unauthorized businessEngaging in unauthorized business

c.c. Disclosure of confidential informationDisclosure of confidential information

d.d. Falsifying recordsFalsifying records

e.e. Negligence in performance of assigned Negligence in performance of assigned dutiesduties

2. Use of Property2. Use of Property

a.a. Unauthorized/improper use of Unauthorized/improper use of telephone or mail servicetelephone or mail service

b.b. Unauthorized possession or removal of Unauthorized possession or removal of University PropertyUniversity Property

c.c. Unauthorized posting or removal of Unauthorized posting or removal of signs from Bulletin Boardssigns from Bulletin Boards

d.d. Unauthorized use of University keysUnauthorized use of University keys

e.e. Unauthorized entry to University Unauthorized entry to University property, including outside of assigned property, including outside of assigned hours of workhours of work

3. Personal Actions and 3. Personal Actions and AppearanceAppearance

a.a. Threatening/intimidating bodily harm Threatening/intimidating bodily harm and/or abusive languageand/or abusive language

b.b. Unauthorized possession of weaponsUnauthorized possession of weaponsc.c. Making false or malicious statementsMaking false or malicious statementsd.d. Use of or reporting to work under the Use of or reporting to work under the

influence of alcohol/illegal drugsinfluence of alcohol/illegal drugse.e. Failure to exercise good judgment in Failure to exercise good judgment in

dealing with fellow employees, dealing with fellow employees, students, general publicstudents, general public

f.f. Inappropriate dress or lack of personal Inappropriate dress or lack of personal hygienehygiene

f. Inappropriate Dressf. Inappropriate Dress

Casual DressCasual Dress Be modest (no butts, bellybuttons, or Be modest (no butts, bellybuttons, or

breasts)breasts) No attire with writing (except UWW wear No attire with writing (except UWW wear

in good condition)in good condition)

4. Excused/Unexcused Absences4. Excused/Unexcused Absences

a.a. Attendance and punctuality concerns:Attendance and punctuality concerns:a.a. Failure to report promptly at start of Failure to report promptly at start of

shiftshift

b.b. Leaving before scheduled quitting timeLeaving before scheduled quitting time

c.c. Unexcused or Excessive absenteeismUnexcused or Excessive absenteeism

d.d. Failure to notify supervisor promptly (24 Failure to notify supervisor promptly (24 hour advance notice) of unanticipated hour advance notice) of unanticipated absence or tardinessabsence or tardiness

4. Excused/Unexcused Absences 4. Excused/Unexcused Absences cont.cont.

c. Responsible to find a reliable substitute c. Responsible to find a reliable substitute for planned absencesfor planned absences

d. Thursday and Fridays – high “call-in” d. Thursday and Fridays – high “call-in” days – if you are scheduled you are days – if you are scheduled you are required to workrequired to work

e. Student’s that do not show up for a e. Student’s that do not show up for a work shift and they have NOT notified work shift and they have NOT notified their supervisor, will receive a letter of their supervisor, will receive a letter of warning. A second offense may result warning. A second offense may result in termination of employmentin termination of employment

Questions?????Questions?????