Before pursuing a formal investigation through the Office of Compliance, students and academic program applicants, employees and job-applicants, and visitors/program participants may first resolve concerns through alternative resolution processes listed below. Often, a timely resolution can occur through an informal process:
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Related to Disability Discrimination
Students & Academic Program Applicants
McBurney Disability Resource Center – Students and academic program applicants with disability-related concerns involving access to university programs, services, or activities should contact the McBurney Disability Resource Center. If a student believes an approved accommodation is not being implemented, they are encouraged to first work with their McBurney Center Access Consultant to resolve the issue. More information is available through the alternative dispute resolution process.
Employees & Job-Applicants
Employee Disability Resources Center – Employees or job-applicants with disability-related concerns involving access to employment should contact the EDR Office. The EDR Office will provide guidance on any available alternative resolution steps based on the nature of the complaint, and may involve the Divisional Disability Representative.
Visitors & Program Participants
McBurney Disability Resource Center – Visitors and program participants with disability-related concerns involving access to university programs, services, or activities should contact the McBurney Disability Resource Center. If a visitor or participant believes an approved accommodation is not being implemented, they are encouraged to contact the hosting unit or work with the McBurney Center Visitor and Program Participant Access Consultant to resolve the issue. More information is available through the alternative dispute resolution process.
All
All individuals who have gone through the appropriate accommodation request process and believe that the university has denied them a reasonable accommodation and have not been able to resolve the issue informally can contact the ADA Coordinator. More information about reasonable accommodations and appeals is available through the Office of Compliance website.
Related to Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
Sexual Misconduct Resource and Response Program (SMRRP): If you would like to pursue an informal or alternative resolution for a complaint related to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking or sexual exploitation, you can learn more about the process on the SMRRP Response & Investigation Options webpage.
Related to any other type of protected bases
Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement (DDEEA): The Senior Special Assistant in the DDEEA is available to provide advice and consultation to members of the university community who have questions about potential discrimination. You may contact the DDEEA if you have concerns about discrimination or questions about the rights of individuals under laws and policies prohibiting discrimination and related university procedures. DDEEA staff can assist you to explore options for addressing discrimination in learning, teaching, and research environments and in the workplace. DDEEA may conduct inquiries with appropriate university officials and recommend additional follow up activity, based on the issues identified.
The Office of Student Assistance and Support provides a variety of alternative mechanisms to address student concerns, including incidents of hate or bias.
Confidential Support Resources
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Employees
Employee Assistance Office: A resource provided by the University of Wisconsin-Madison to assist employees and their immediate family members or significant others who are finding it difficult to successfully cope with personal or work-related issues or concerns.
LifeMatters: A service of the Employee Assistance Office, provides employees with free and confidential statewide coverage, and 24/7 telephone access to professional counselors in support of employees’ personal and work-related concerns.
Ombuds Office: The Ombuds provide faculty and staff with a confidential place to collaboratively explore complaints, clarify issues, and consider options and resources to address their concerns. Ombuds are impartial and non-aligned, working to promote fairness in the workplace.
Students
UHS Mental Health: UHS’s no-cost mental health services include individual, couple/partner, group counseling, outreach programming, and stress management. We also offer 24/7 crisis services. Psychiatry services are also available for medication management.