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Your Individual Work Responsibilities. University of Wisconsin –Whitewater (Your Department Name Here). Professionalism. What does that mean for you??. Confidentiality. Non-public information about people You will have access to minimal student information
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Your Individual Work Responsibilities University of Wisconsin –Whitewater (Your Department Name Here)
Professionalism • What does that mean for you??
Confidentiality • Non-public information about people • You will have access to minimal student information • You are NOT allowed to disseminate this information • Unauthorized release or loss of confidential information • Results in termination • Possible legal and/or financial consequences
Ethics “Your inner conscious guiding philosophy” Tell us about yours (experiences and development)
Ethical Principles (Kitchener, 1985) • Respecting Autonomy • Freedom of thought and choice • Do No Harm • Avoid inflicting physical/psychological harm • Benefiting Others • Improve and enhance the welfare of others • Being Just • Equal treatment of all (Golden Rule) • Being Faithful • Keep promises, tell the truth, be loyal, etc.
Questions to Ask Yourself? • Is it Legal? • Is it fair and balanced? • How will I feel when it’s done?
1. Prohibited Conduct (work performance) • Failure to carry out assignments/instructions • Engaging in unauthorized business • Disclosure of confidential information • Falsifying records • Negligence in performance of assigned duties
2. Use of Property • Unauthorized/improper use of telephone or mail service • Unauthorized possession or removal of University Property • Unauthorized posting or removal of signs from Bulletin Boards • Unauthorized use of University keys • Unauthorized entry to University property, including outside of assigned hours of work
3. Personal Actions and Appearance • Threatening/intimidating bodily harm and/or abusive language • Unauthorized possession of weapons • Making false or malicious statements • Use of or reporting to work under the influence of alcohol/illegal drugs • Failure to exercise good judgment in dealing with fellow employees, students, general public • Inappropriate dress or lack of personal hygiene
f. Inappropriate Dress • Casual Dress • Be modest (no butts, bellybuttons, or breasts) • No attire with writing (except UWW wear in good condition)
4. Excused/Unexcused Absences • Attendance and punctuality concerns: • Failure to report promptly at start of shift • Leaving before scheduled quitting time • Unexcused or Excessive absenteeism • Failure to notify supervisor promptly (24 hour advance notice) of unanticipated absence or tardiness
4. Excused/Unexcused Absences cont. c. Responsible to find a reliable substitute for planned absences d. Thursday and Fridays – high “call-in” days – if you are scheduled you are required to work e. Student’s that do not show up for a work shift and they have NOT notified their supervisor, will receive a letter of warning. A second offense may result in termination of employment