Wisconsin law defines four degrees of sexual assault, from unwanted sexual touching to forced intercourse. The Dean of Students Office Encourages reporting of all cases of sexual assault to police and conducts thorough fact-finding investigations. The Office administers the student disciplinary code. In accordance with due process, students have been disciplined, including suspension or expulsion from the University, for sexual assault. Statistical information on sexual assault is compiled by the Dean of Students Office with data provided by the UW Police Department, other University offices, and the Madison Police Department.
Information is available upon request.
University personnel including Dean of Students and Chief of Police maintain significant links to local and state agencies working in the area of sexual assault response and prevention. A graduate student worker will assist the staff to help provide support in the area of sexual assault. Will address concerns about injuries, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and coping after an assault. Conducts women s support groups for undergraduate and graduate students and, based upon need, will provide support groups for sexual assault survivors. Coordinates sexual-assault prevention and response efforts of UHS and other campus offices, including referrals to the campus satellite office of the Rape Crisis Center located in the UHS Counseling and Consultation Center.