U.S. Department of Education Releases Final Title IX Regulations
April 19, 2024 The final regulations promote educational equity and opportunity for students across the country as well as accountability and fairness, while empowering and supporting students and families.
Message from Chancellor Blank on new Title IX rules
May 6, 2020 Sexual misconduct is absolutely unacceptable and can have a tremendous impact on students and employees who experience it, personally as well as academically and professionally.
AAU Survey Highlights Need for Continued Action Against Sexual Violence, Misconduct
October 15, 2019 Sexual assault and misconduct remain serious problems on every campus across the country. Ensuring the safety of our students is a fundamental priority for all of us at UW–Madison. Today our university released results from the 2019 American Association of Universities survey on sexual assault and misconduct.
Letter to the Editor
April 9, 2019: UW Recognizes need for sexual assault reporting software and is dedicated to supporting students.
Comments to the U.S. Dept. of Education on Proposed Title IX Rule
January 29, 2019: Chancellor Blank writes a letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding a proposed rule that would affect how universities respond to allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault.
Chancellor Blank Urges Continued Protections for Transgender Students and Community Members
November 2, 2018: Chancellor Blank, Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber, Rutgers University President Robert Barchi are urging U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to do all she can to prevent the proposed withdrawal of federal agency protections for transgender people, including members of their campus communities.
Dean of Students Pens Statement of Support for TGQ+ Members of the UW-Madison Community
October 25, 2018: UW–Madison welcomes, values and supports students, faculty and staff of all gender identities, including transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and non-binary individuals.
US Dept. of Education Proposes New Title IX Rules
August 29, 2018: Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is preparing new policies on campus sexual misconduct.
Chancellor’s Blog: Our Response to Sexual Harassment on Campus
April 9, 2018: Every person on this campus – whether a student, staff member or faculty member – deserves a learning and working environment that is free from harassment. The attention being paid to sexual harassment and misconduct has given us a unique opportunity to raise awareness about our campus policies, resources and reporting options.