Reporting Options

You can speak with any staff or faculty to receive support or initiate the reporting process. Click on the "Report an Incident" button to begin the reporting process or contact any staff below for assistance.

Sandi Scott, Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator
Call: 715-232-1181

Erin Sullivan, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Athletics
Call: 715-232-2487

Kristi Krimpelbein, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources
Call: 715-232-2149

Jaqueline Bonneville, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, University Housing
Call: 715-232-1121

UW-Stout Police
Call: 715-232-2222 | Press 1 for immediate assistance

If the crime occurred off campus, call law enforcement in that jurisdiction.

Menomonie Police
Call: 715 232-1283

Dunn County Sheriff
Call: 715-232-1348

Faculty and staff members acting in their capacities as physicians, counselors/ therapists, or victim advocates are exempt from the obligation to share sexual misconduct reports to the Title IX Coordinator:

UW-Stout Counseling Center
Call: 715-232-2468
Email: counseling@uwstout.edu

UW-Stout Student Health Services
Call: 715-232-1314
Email: health@uwstout.edu

The Bridge to Hope
Call: 715-235-9074
Email: manager@thebridgetohope.org

Upon receiving a report, the Title IX Coordinator will reach out to the reporter and emphasize the following information:

1. The availability of support resources to both the complainant and respondent.

2. Information about pursuing an investigation through law enforcement and/or the university disciplinary process.

3. Interim support measures to protect involved parties and the safety of the university community, which might include:

• No-contact agreements between the individuals involved
• Modifying class or work schedules
• Making alternate housing arrangements
• Addressing other academic or work-related concerns (e.g., absences, assignments, grades, leaves of absence, withdrawal)
• Safety planning

Formal investigations typically occur only when a complainant decides to proceed with a formal complaint. However, under certain circumstances, such as when there is clear evidence of ongoing threat to the university community, the university may be required to act. In all cases, it is up to the involved parties whether or not to cooperate with a university investigation and disciplinary procedures.

Current Title IX guidance requires universities to address sexual misconduct when the following conditions are met:

1. The allegation of sexual misconduct is against a UW-Stout student, employee, contractor, subcontractor, program participant, or visitor.

2. The alleged misconduct occurs within an academic program or activity over which school has "substantial control.” This includes locations, events, or circumstances owned or controlled by the university.

• NOTE: Title IX does not apply if the alleged misconduct occurs off-campus in locations not owned or controlled by the university, or outside of the United States (e.g., in study abroad programs). However, other provisions of the student code of conduct may apply to these situations

3. The complainant files a formal complaint with the Title IX coordinator.

• NOTE: Regardless of whether a formal complaint is filed, involved parties are entitled to supportive measures as reasonably available (see #3 in the section above).

In investigating a formal complaint, the University will follow the procedures outlined below.

1. Title IX co-investigators will be assigned by the Title IX Coordinator to investigate the allegation(s). 

• For students, the investigation will follow procedures outlined in The University of Wisconsin System, Chapter 17: Student Non-Academic Disciplinary Procedures (UWS Chpt. 17)
• For employees, contractors, subcontractors, program participants, or visitors, the investigation will follow procedures outlined in the UW-Stout Sexual Harassment Policy (PDF).

2. Co-investigators gather evidence and attempt to interview all involved parties and witnesses, summarizing their findings in a comprehensive investigative report.

3. Investigative report is sent to complainant, respondent, and their advisors, with 10 days to respond and provide clarifying information.

4. A hearing is scheduled with an independent hearing officer to determine whether there has been a violation of sexual misconduct, using a preponderance of the evidence standard (see Evidentiary Standard).
 
5. If it is determined that sexual misconduct has occurred, appropriate sanctions will be recommended.
 
6. Both the complainant and respondent have an opportunity for appeal.
 

In keeping with best practice recommendations for adjudicating sexual misconduct cases, a preponderance of the evidence standard will be used in determining whether a violation occurred. According to UWS Chpt. 17, “preponderance of the evidence means information that would persuade a reasonable person that a proposition is more probably true than not true. It is a lower standard of proof than clear and convincing evidence and is the minimum standard for a finding of responsibility under this chapter.”