It is the policy of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, consistent with its efforts to foster an environment of respect for the dignity and worth of all students and staff of the UW System, that sexual harassment of students and employees of the University of Wisconsin System is unacceptable and impermissible conduct which will not be tolerated.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination.
However, sexual harassment may also involve relationships among equals, as when repeated sexual advances or demeaning verbal behavior have a harmful effect on a person's ability to study or work in the academic setting. In keeping with this policy, a concerted effort must be made to protect employees and students from sexual harassment as defined, and to rid the University of Wisconsin System of such conduct. Equally important, however, is the establishment of programs to educate members of the university community on the subject of sexual harassment, and to make them more sensitive to its forms and damaging consequences. Development of the necessary programs and procedures is most appropriately and effectively undertaken at the institutional level. Each institution within the System shall have or develop a disciplinary process to address allegations of sexual harassment.