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All Campus ACUC Policy
Policy Number: 2003-017 [PDF]
Adoption Date: 06/30/2003
Effective Date: 06/30/2003
Expiration Date: ongoing
Review Date: Annually in January
Whistle Blower Policy and Posting
Purpose: Any employee has the right to bring forth concerns related to the use of animals in teaching and research without the threat of reprisal. This policy provides the mechanism and assurance for expressing those concerns.
Policy: Any individual who has concerns related to the use of animals in teaching or research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is encouraged to voice those concerns at whatever level of UW-Madison authority that is appropriate. To that end, UW-Madison will not tolerate any reprisal against an individual who has come forward with concerns or allegations of wrong-doing involving the care and use of animals. Such reprisal is prohibited by law and perpetrators are subject to sanctions. Individuals who feel that a personnel action has been taken against them because they reported an apparent violation of animal care and use requirements, should present their case to their supervisor, the chair of the appropriate Animal Care and Use Committee, or the Director or Associate Director of RARC.
Each College/School is responsible for posting (see example below) this policy in sufficient numbers and locations to assure employees awareness. Colleges or
Schools wishing to modify the posting to include additional College/School contacts may do so as long as, at a minimum, the following are included:
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, OR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CARE AND/OR WELFARE OF ANIMALS USED IN TEACHING, RESEARCH OR OUTREACH?
EMPLOYEES should direct their concerns in writing to their IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR before raising these concerns with anyone else other than an attorney, collective bargaining representative, or legislator. This ensures protection against retaliation under the Wisconsin Whistle Blower Law. For information regarding other reporting options, please contact the Equal Rights Division in the Department of Workforce Development:
STUDENTS, VISITORS or OTHERS can contact the Chair of the Animal Care and Use Committee for the particular college or school:
or one of the following persons at the Research Animal Resources Center:
Any individual who has concerns related to the care and use of animals in teaching, research, or outreach at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is encouraged to voice those concerns at whatever level of UW-Madison authority that is appropriate. To that end, UW-Madison will not tolerate any reprisal against an individual who has come forward with concerns or allegations of wrong-doing involving the care and use of animals. Such reprisal against employees is prohibited by law and perpetrators are subject to sanctions. Employees who feel that a personnel action has been taken against them because they reported an apparent violation of animal care and use requirements should contact their supervisor, collective bargaining representative, or any of the individuals listed above.
Each College/School is responsible for posting (see example below) this policy in sufficient numbers and locations to assure employees awareness. Colleges or
Schools wishing to modify the posting to include additional College/School contacts may do so as long as, at a minimum, the following are included:
- Chair of the Animal Care and Use Committee with oversight responsibility for that facility
- Director of RARC
- Associate Director of RARC
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, OR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CARE AND/OR WELFARE OF ANIMALS USED IN TEACHING, RESEARCH OR OUTREACH?
EMPLOYEES should direct their concerns in writing to their IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR before raising these concerns with anyone else other than an attorney, collective bargaining representative, or legislator. This ensures protection against retaliation under the Wisconsin Whistle Blower Law. For information regarding other reporting options, please contact the Equal Rights Division in the Department of Workforce Development:
| Janet Welter, 265-2695 |
| Rick Lane, 262-0400 |
STUDENTS, VISITORS or OTHERS can contact the Chair of the Animal Care and Use Committee for the particular college or school:
| SCHOOL/COLLEGE | CHAIR | TELEPHONE |
|---|---|---|
| College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | N.J. Benevenga | 263-4313 |
| Graduate School | Nancy Schultz-Darken | 263-3563 |
| Letters & Science | Stephen Gammie | 262-3457 |
| School of Medicine and Public Health | Dan Uhlrich | 262-8465 |
| School of Veterinary Medicine | Hannah Carey | 263-0418 |
or one of the following persons at the Research Animal Resources Center:
| Janet Welter, 265-2695 |
| Rick Lane, 262-0400 |
Any individual who has concerns related to the care and use of animals in teaching, research, or outreach at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is encouraged to voice those concerns at whatever level of UW-Madison authority that is appropriate. To that end, UW-Madison will not tolerate any reprisal against an individual who has come forward with concerns or allegations of wrong-doing involving the care and use of animals. Such reprisal against employees is prohibited by law and perpetrators are subject to sanctions. Employees who feel that a personnel action has been taken against them because they reported an apparent violation of animal care and use requirements should contact their supervisor, collective bargaining representative, or any of the individuals listed above.
Prepared by: R. Lane
Reference Minutes: 06/30/2003