The university offers many programs designed to prevent sexual assault and other related offenses. Although these vary from year to year, they are typically offered in classrooms, residence halls, and through student organizations. These programs are offered for both men and women, and can be designed to meet the needs of a specific audience. For more information, or to schedule a program, contact Marilyn Kile at x1300 ext. 2244, or the University Police at x4660. If a sexual assault does occur, victims always have the right to report such incidents to the University Police or the Police Department where the crime occurred, and university personnel will assist in this notification when requested. The victim should report the incident as soon as possible to the University Police and Office of Student Life. Timely reporting and preservation of evidence are important for the proof of a criminal offense. A forensic exam can be done in most hospital emergency departments for no charge in the town in which the assault occurred. Victims may also call the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) at x1060 at any time of day or night for support information and advocacy. Health and counseling services are also available at the University Health and Counseling Service x1300. In the event that a student is sexually assaulted, the university will make every reasonable attempt to modify the student's academic and living situations, if requested. Students need to contact the Office of Student Life (x1533) to request these modifications If the alleged perpetrator of a sexual assault is a student, the victim may file a complaint with the Office of Student Life, requesting an investigation and possible disciplinary action. In the event of such a request, UWS Chapter 17 procedures will be followed. Throughout the process, both the accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present. In addition, both the accuser and the accused must be informed of the outcome of any institutional disciplinary proceeding. Sanctions that may be imposed following a finding of sexual assault include warning, probation, educational assignments, community service, residence hall contract reassignment or cancellation, suspension and expulsion.

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