Discrimination complaints

UWL is committed to creating an environment that is free from discrimination. Below you will find more information about our process that actively investigates complaints about discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Discrimination Complaint Process

To ensure protections from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation UWL follow has the Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Policy. Below outlines the procedures outlined in our policy document.

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No student may be denied admission to, or participation in or the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any service, program, course or facility of the UW System or its institutions on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, or any other category protected by law, including physical condition or developmental disability as defined in Wisconsin Statutes §51.01(5).

A student who believes that they are the target of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or retaliation may choose to directly tell the person engaged in the conduct to stop.
Students may contact the Student Life Office to discuss the matter or file a complaint at any time with the Office of Equity and Affirmative Action, and they are encouraged to do so if the above steps are not successful in resolving the matter.
There are two processes depending on whether the person engaging in the alleged discriminatory behavior is a student or employee.

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Information for Investigations

UWL takes complaints about discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously. Investigations are meant to provide a thorough review of the incident(s) and the information provided. It will be important that you respond timely to any requests from the investigating officer and provide as much detail as possible.

If you have any evidence that you'd like to submit to the Office of Equity and Affirmative Action, please submit that evidence using the AAO Evidence Submission Form here.

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