Compliance
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We coordinate and catalog UWL's compliance responsibilities and lead Title IX, Youth Protections, and Civil Rights protections via the Office of Civil Rights and Compliance.
Office of Civil Rights & Compliance
UW-La Crosse is committed to creating and maintaining a community environment that is equitable, inclusive and free of discrimination, discriminatory harassment and retaliation. Discrimination is inconsistent with the efforts of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to foster an environment of respect, dignity, and worth for all members of the University community.
Title IX
The mission of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is to provide a teaching, learning and working environment in which faulty, staff and students can discover examine critically, preserve and transmit the knowledge, wisdom, and values that will improve quality of life for all. To fulfill this mission, UW-La Crosse is committed to creating and maintaining a community environment that is free from sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Youth Protections
UWL prioritizes the safety and well-being of minors participating in university-sponsored events. Youth Protection involves implementing state and UW System Administration policies, providing comprehensive education and training, and adopting best practices designed to prevent harm and create safe spaces for youth to thrive.
Disability Resource Center
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) ensures that UWL remains in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments (ADAA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, state disability regulations, as well as, Universities of Wisconsin policy. DRC compliance efforts focus on ensure that UWL is accessible for students with disabilities through an interactive accommodation process.