Sexual Misconduct Information

Policy Information

The following are policies related to Title IX at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater:

• UW-W Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• Guidance for Pregnant and Parenting Students

Policies related to Conduct for Students and Employees:

• UWS Ch 4 - Procedures for Faculty Dismissal & for Dismissal and Discipline in Title IX Cases
• UWS Ch 7 - Procedures for Faculty Dismissal in Special Cases
• UWS Ch 11 - Procedures for Academic Staff Dismissal & for Discipline and Dismissal in Title IX Cases
• UWS Ch 17 - Student Nonacademic Disciplinary Procedures
• UW System Policy RPD 14-2 - Appendix C: Policy for Investigation and Resolution of Formal Title IX Complaints Against University Employees Other Than Faculty and Academic Staff
• Workplace Conduct Expectations Policy
• UW-Whitewater Policy on Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
• Student Handbook
• Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Additional external policies and guidance:

• Questions & Answers on Title IX & Sexual Violence
• Dear Colleague Letter: Issue of Retaliation
• Title IX Dear Colleague Letter on Pregnant Students
• Title IX Comparison with new 2020 regulations
• Title IX Regulations 2020
• Title IX Live Hearing Policy Reversal: Cross Examination

Processes for Title IX related incidents:

• Sexual Misconduct Complaints Grievance Process

• Consensual Relationships

All employees (excluding confidential employees) who witness or become aware of sexual misconduct are required by law to report that information to the University. There are several options available to report:

The reporting form: 
Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Reporting Form

In person:

Title IX Coordinator
Vicki Schreiber, Ph.D.
800 W. Main, Hyer Hall Room 330
Whitewater, WI 53190
Phone: 262-472-2143; schreibv@uww.edu  or titleix@uww.edu

Dean of Students Office
Anderson Suite 2130
Whitewater, WI 53190
Phone: 262-472-1533

University Housing Office
200 Goodhue Hall
Whitewater, WI 53190
Phone: 262-472-4200

Human Resources Office
Hyer Hall 330
Whitewater, WI 53190
Phone: 262-472-1024

Office of Intercollegiate Athletics
Williams Center 112
Whitewater, WI 53190
Phone: 262-472-5782

For Pregnant and Parenting Inquiries and Information:

Vicki Schreiber, Ph.D.

Title IX Coordinator
Hyer Hall 330
Whitewater, WI 53190
Phone: 262-472-2143; titleix@uww.edu

Confidential Resources:

University Health and Counseling Services Staff

Local Advocacy Agencies

Required Online Student Training:

All University of Wisconsin - Whitewater students are required to take the online training course Sexual Assault Prevention. UWW partners with Vector Solutions  (formerly Everfi) to provide the training. You will receive one of four trainings to complete:

• Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates – This module is assigned to most new undergraduate students.
• Sexual Assault Prevention for Adult Learners– This module is assigned to new undergraduate students age 24 and up.
• Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students– This module is assigned to all graduate students.
• Sexual Assault Prevention: Ongoing Take Action - This module is assigned to all undergraduate returning students.

The required training is due September 29, 2023. Failure to complete the required training by this date will result in a hold that will prevent you from registering for a future semester. The link is sent directly from the Vector Solutions site, but if you can't find the link, you can go to Vector Solutions Training Page for Students.

A few reminders about the required student training:

1. The site will NOT automatically recognize your UWW log in credentials. You use your email address as the username, and the password is set to default as the first five characters of your email. 
2. Thirty (30) days after you complete the training, you will be sent a link to a “Part Two” of the training. We highly encourage you to complete that training so we can assess the learning progress of our community. However, although highly encouraged, completing this part is not required.

If you have other questions, or have been involved in past trauma and are requesting an exemption, you can fill out an exemption request on the Sexual Misconduct Reporting form located here or you can email the Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uww.edu.with that request.

Required Employee Training:

Employees are required to take two different mandatory online training modules related to sexual misconduct. Those trainings are:

• Title IX (Sexual Harassment) Training - Due within 30 days of employment then every three years
• Mandated Reporter(Executive Order 54). Due one time within 30 days of employment

Employees can access their required trainings by going to their MyUW Portal at my.wisconsin.edu. Go to the Mandatory Training section to find the links and the status of your mandatory trainings.

***Note- Student employees are no longer required to take the employee Title IX training if they have taken the student version. Contact the Title IX Coordinator for any questions to be exempt from the employee version for this reason.

Campus Training:

The Title IX Coordinator is available to do trainings for departments and classes upon request. Just contact titleix@uww.edu with your need request or questions.

This committee's purpose is to conduct regular review and assessment of the policies, procedures and practices of the institution, its administration, faculty, staff and students, along with policies issued by the Board of Regents and UW System Administration as it relates to Title IX, Sexual Violence, Sexual Harassment and Intimate Partner Violence. 

Objectives:

• The committee shall review UW System and institutional policies, procedures, notification, disclosures and practices to determine whether students and employees are aware of and utilizing institutional policies and procedures to report, address and respond to sexual misconduct, as defined by institutional policy. 
• The committee shall request statistical information from campus officials in regard to all reported sexual misconduct cases, review the data in order to identify patterns of behavior or incidents and modify current policies and practices accordingly. 
• The committee will collaboratively provide assistance and support, as needed, to SAPA, which is responsible for evaluating and assessing the success of the institution's efforts toward prevention, wellness, advocacy and support to the campus community. 
• The committee will serve in an advisory role and offer guidance to the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Title IX Coordinators in regard to all forms of sexual misconduct.

The committee membership has representatives from:

• Whitewater Student Government
• Faculty Senate
• Academic Staff Assembly
• University Staff Council
• Title IX Coordinator
• Dean of Students
• University Police
• University Housing
• Human Resources
• University Health & Counseling
• Athletics
• First-Year Experience Office

The committee offers programs and trainings on sexual misconduct to the campus community throughout the year. Please see this page for future events.

Sexual misconduct is a prevalent issue in campus communities and in our society as a whole. Read on to learn ways to support students who are survivor's or victims of sexual assault and support ways to help create a campus climate that is free of sexual assault. 

Sexual Assault Prevention Advisory Committee

You can get involved in the Chancellor's committee to provide guidance regarding on-campus sexual assault prevention efforts.The function of this UW-W administrative committee is to advise the Sexual Assault Prevention Coordinator regarding: identifying campus needs for sexual assault prevention efforts; setting biennial goals; designing a campus plan to meet the goals; suggesting departmental responsibilities for implementation; and reviewing progress, as requested by the Coordinator. An annual summary of programming and progress on goals will be submitted to the Dean of Students Office The membership consists of representatives from:
Student Life and First Year Experience, Residence Life, Warhawk Involvement Center, University Health and Counseling Services, University Police, Intercollegiate Athletics, Women's Issues, Sexual Assault Survivors Assistance Team, Faculty Senate (2), Academic Staff Assembly, Whitewater Student Government, Residence Hall Association, Students at Large (2), Association for the Prevention of Family Violence, People Against Domestic and Sexual Abuseif you are interested in becoming a member of the SAPA committee, please contact wellness@uww.edu

Coalition Against Sexual & Interpersonal Violence (CASIV)

Coalition Against Sexual & Interpersonal Violence (CASIV), is a group of UW-Whitewater students who are committed to raising awareness about sexual and dating violence, harassment and stalking. If you are interested in joining this student organization, please email casiv@uww.edu.  CASIV can provide class or group presentations about ways that we can all make a difference in the world to reduce violence. To schedule a presentation, or to partner with CASIV on an event, please email casiv@uww.edu   

Sexual Assault Prevention Advisory Committee

You can get involved in the Chancellor's committee to provide guidance regarding on-campus sexual assault prevention efforts.The function of this UW-W administrative committee is to advise the Sexual Assault Prevention Coordinator regarding: identifying campus needs for sexual assault prevention efforts; setting biennial goals; designing a campus plan to meet the goals; suggesting departmental responsibilities for implementation; and reviewing progress, as requested by the Coordinator. An annual summary of programming and progress on goals will be submitted to the Dean of Students Office The membership consists of representatives from:
Student Life and First Year Experience, Residence Life, Warhawk Involvement Center, University Health and Counseling Services, University Police, Intercollegiate Athletics, Women's Issues, Sexual Assault Survivors Assistance Team, Faculty Senate (2), Academic Staff Assembly, Whitewater Student Government, Residence Hall Association, Students at Large (2), Association for the Prevention of Family Violence, People Against Domestic andSexual AbuseIf you are interested in becoming a member of the SAPA committee, please contact wellness@uww.edu.

Below is a list of materials used to train Title IX Personnel (Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Coordinators, Investigators, and Decision Makers.) Some documents are subject to copyright. For those materials, the general information is provided, with full materials available for review from the office of the Title IX Coordinator.

D. Stafford & Associates Advanced Investigations of Sexual Misconduct

D. Stafford & Associates Copyright Statement

Donald Gehring Advanced Sexual Misconduct Institute Agenda

Hearing Board Member Training

NACUA Note on Trauma Informed Investigations

SUNY Student Conduct Institute Posted Training Materials

SUNY Student Conduct Institute Title IX Investigator Training for Human Resources Professionals

SUNY Student Conduct Institute Title IX Investigator Training Agenda

Title IX Training for Supervisors

Title IX Coordinator Training

Title IX 2022 New Proposed Regulations Overview