About the Office of Institutional Compliance
Welcome to the Office of Institutional Compliance. The Office provides independent oversight over the University of Minnesota’s compliance programs. The Director, who reports to the President, is responsible for coordinating and monitoring these programs to assure that the University is compliant with federal, state and local laws and regulations as well as University policies. The Office was established in 2002 to continue the University’s commitment to adhering to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and responsibility.
Mission
The Mission of the Office of Institutional Compliance is to serve, safeguard, and promote ethical practices at the University of Minnesota by:
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Identifying compliance risks and effective methods to mitigate those risks;
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Improving delivery of compliance resources;
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Educating and promoting awareness of ethical and legal standards of conduct through effective programs; and
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Partnering with responsible University representatives to monitor compliance and to ensure that appropriate and effective corrective actions are taken where non-compliance is detected.
Staff Members
Lynn Zentner
Director
612-626-7852
lzentner@umn.edu |
Lynn joined the University in 2008. Previously she provided legal advice to the Compliance Officer of Medtronic, Inc. Prior to Medtronic Lynn served as assistant U.S. Attorney for 18 years where she provided legal advice on issues of conflicts of interest, financial disclosure obligations, and employment issues, including misconduct, fraud, and discrimination. |
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Sophia G. Anema
Coordinator
612-624-3446
sganema@umn.edu |
Sophia joined the Office of Institutional Compliance in 2003. Prior to coming to the University she worked as a project manager in the health care industry. |
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to Contact Us. Click on the envelope to the left to reach the contact form or click here.
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