Policy Information
The following are policies related to Title IX at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater:
Policies related to Conduct for Students and Employees:
Additional external policies and guidance:
Processes for Title IX related incidents:
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.
Office of Human Resources and Diversity
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
Housing Office
200 Goodhue Hall
Whitewater, WI 53190
Phone: 262-472-4200
Human Resources & Diversity 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
All University of Wisconsin - Whitewater students are required to take the online training course Sexual Assault Prevention. UWW partners with Everfi/Vector Solutions to provide the training. You will receive one of four trainings to complete:
If you are an athlete, you are also assigned a supplemental module to meet NCAA requirements (so you will be assigned two modules).
The required training is due October 7, 2022. 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 Everfi site, but if you can't find the link, you can go to the Everfi /Vector Solutions training page.
A few reminders about the required student training:
If you have other questions, or have been involved in past trauma and are requesting an exemption, please email the Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uww.edu.
Employees are required to take two different mandatory online training modules related to sexual misconduct. Those trainings are:
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.
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 membership has representatives from:
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
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
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UWW) is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment that is free of sexual misconduct. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C. §§1681 et seq. and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities operated by recipients of Federal financial assistance. Sexual misconduct includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, sex-based misconduct, relationship violence, discrimination based on pregnancy, and the failure to provide equal opportunities in employment, admissions, or any educational programs or activities.
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, which may include sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual violence refers to incidents including sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking, dating violence, and domestic violence.
Upon receipt of a complaint of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence, the University is committed to responding in order to ensure a safe and equitable educational environment. For more information, please see the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy.