What the policy covers
UW–Porter Falls prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected status — including race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, veteran or military status, and genetic information — in admission, employment, grading and academic decisions, housing, athletics, financial aid, and any university program or activity. It also prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports a concern, files a complaint, or takes part in an investigation. The policy applies to students, employees, applicants, contractors, and visitors, and to conduct off campus that has a substantial effect on someone's access to the university.
How a complaint is handled
Reports go to the Office of Equity & Access (sexual and gender-based misconduct is handled by the Title IX coordinator, often the same office). An intake meeting lays out your options with nothing forced: supportive measures (a schedule or housing change, a no-contact directive, an academic extension) can be put in place regardless of whether you pursue a formal complaint. A formal complaint triggers an impartial investigation — both parties get notice, the chance to give their account and evidence and identify witnesses, an advisor of their choice, and a written finding under a "preponderance of the evidence" standard, with an appeal available. Informal resolution (a facilitated agreement) is an option for some matters when both sides consent.
Retaliation
Retaliation — punishing, threatening, or materially disadvantaging someone for reporting or participating — is a separate violation that is investigated and sanctioned on its own, even if the original complaint is not substantiated. If something adverse happens to you after you raise a concern (a sudden bad evaluation, exclusion, a schedule change), report that too; it is often easier to prove than the underlying issue.
Where to take which issue
Discrimination or harassment based on a protected class: Office of Equity & Access. Sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, sexual harassment: Title IX office or a confidential advocate. A disability accommodation not being provided, or a physical/digital access barrier: Accessibility Services (and Equity & Access if you believe it is discriminatory). Identity-based incidents that may not violate policy: bias response. Employment concerns: HR, alongside Equity & Access. You can also file externally with the relevant state or federal agency, and the office will tell you those deadlines.
Questions?
See the full staff & office directory for any phone number or email. Because this is a fictional parody site, addresses and phone numbers are illustrative and do not reach a real university.