Sexual Misconduct Information
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to providing students, faculty, staff, and guests an environment conducive to academic achievement and personal development. Acts of sexual misconduct which include sexual harassment and sexual violence will not be tolerated. The University will take prompt and appropriate action whenever sexual misconduct is reported.
Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in any of its educational programs, activities, or with respect to employment. These prohibitions are included in University policies, UW System policies, Wisconsin Statutes (36.12), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (as amended), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended).
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity at an educational institution receiving Federal financial assistance. Title IX covers sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and incidents of sexual violence. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual violence (any physical sexual act committed against a person's will or where a person is incapable of giving consent) includes rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion.
In accordance with Title IX requirements, UW-Parkside is required to take immediate and effective steps to respond to reports of sexual misconduct.
Inquiries related to Title IX may be directed to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Title IX Coordinator and/or Deputy Coordinators at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI 53144:
Title IX Coordinator
Trina Patterson
Tallent Hall 288C
262-595-2399
patterst@uwp.edu
UW-Parkside Police Department is a certified agency in the You Have Options Program, a nationwide effort focused on changing how law enforcement responds to sexual violence.
To read more about the You Have Options Program or to file a report with UW-Parkside Police Department visit:
Title IX Deputy Coordinators
For Students
Dr. Tammy L. McGuckin
Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs & Enrollment Services
Wyllie Hall 340
262-595-2598
mcguckin@uwp.edu
Steve Wallner
Dean of Students
Student Center L 209
262-595-2451
wallner@uwp.edu
For Athletic Programs
Hayley Treadway
Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Success
Sports and Activity Center, L1148
262-595-3225
treadway@uwp.edu
For Human Resources
Dr. Sheronda Glass
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources & Employee Engagement
Tallent Hall 283
262-595-2230
glasss@uwp.edu
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for enforcing Title IX. OCR can be reached at:
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
111 N. Canal Street, Suite 1053
Chicago, IL 60606-7204
Telephone: 312-886-8434
FAX: 312-353-4888;
TDD: 312-353-2540
Email: OCR_Chicago@ed.gov
Title IX Training
In accordance with federal guidelines, the material used to train Title IX investigators, hearing offices, decision makers, and advisors must be made publically available (§ 106.45(b)(1)(iii) & § 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D)).
Training from the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA):
https://atixa.org/2020-regulations-requirement-posting-of-training-materials/
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Civil Rights Investigator Level Two Training & Certification Course
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Compliance & Case Management-Title IX Coordinator & Administrator Level Three Training & Certification Course
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Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level One Training & Certification Course