UWS 17.04UWS 17.04Notice to students. Each institution shall publish ch. UWS 17 on its website and shall make ch. UWS 17 and any institutional policies implementing ch. UWS 17 freely available to students through the website or other means.
UWS 17.04 HistoryHistory: CR 08-099: cr. Register August 2009 No. 644, eff. 9-1-09.
UWS 17.05UWS 17.05Designation of investigating officer. The chief administrative officer of each institution shall designate an investigating officer or officers for allegations of student nonacademic misconduct. The investigating officer shall investigate student nonacademic misconduct and initiate procedures for nonacademic misconduct under s. UWS 17.11 or 17.152. For allegations involving sexual misconduct, as defined in s. UWS 17.151, the Title IX Coordinator or designee shall serve as the investigating officer.
UWS 17.05 HistoryHistory: CR 08-099: cr. Register August 2009 No. 644, eff. 9-1-09; CR 15-060: am. Register June 2016 No. 726, eff. 7-1-16; CR 20-062: am. Register May 2021 No. 785, eff. 6-1-21; correction made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register May 2021 No. 785.
UWS 17.06UWS 17.06Nonacademic misconduct hearing examiner.
UWS 17.06(1)(1)The chief administrative officer of each institution, in consultation with faculty, academic staff, and student representatives, shall adopt policies providing for the designation of a student nonacademic misconduct hearing examiner to fulfill the responsibilities of the nonacademic misconduct hearing examiner in this chapter.
UWS 17.06(2)(2)A hearing examiner shall be selected by the chief administrative officer pursuant to the policies adopted under sub. (1).
UWS 17.06 HistoryHistory: CR 08-099: cr. Register August 2009 No. 644, eff. 9-1-09; CR 20-062: am. (2) Register May 2021 No. 785, eff. 6-1-21.
UWS 17.07UWS 17.07Nonacademic misconduct hearing committee.
UWS 17.07(1)(1)The chief administrative officer of each institution, in consultation with faculty, academic staff, and student representatives, shall adopt policies providing for the establishment of a student nonacademic misconduct hearing committee to fulfill the responsibilities of the nonacademic misconduct hearing committee in this chapter.
UWS 17.07(2)(2)A student nonacademic misconduct hearing committee shall consist of at least three persons, including at least one student, except that no such committee shall be constituted with a majority of members who are students. The presiding officer, who may be the hearing examiner designated pursuant to s. UWS 17.06, shall be appointed by the chief administrative officer. The presiding officer and at least one other member shall constitute a quorum at any hearing held pursuant to due notice.
UWS 17.07 HistoryHistory: CR 08-099: cr. Register August 2009 No. 644, eff. 9-1-09; CR 20-062: am. (2) Register May 2021 No. 785, eff. 6-1-21.
UWS 17.08UWS 17.08Nonacademic misconduct occurring on or outside of university lands.
UWS 17.08(1)(1)Misconduct on university lands. Except as provided in s. UWS 17.08 (2), the provisions contained in this chapter shall apply to the student conduct described in ss. UWS 17.09 and 17.151 that occurs on university lands or at university-sponsored events.
UWS 17.08(2)(2)Misconduct outside of university lands. The provisions contained in this chapter may apply to the student conduct described in ss. UWS 17.09 and 17.151 that occurs outside of university lands only when, in the judgment of the investigating officer, the conduct adversely affects a substantial university interest. In determining whether the conduct adversely affects a substantial university interest, the investigating officer shall consider whether the conduct meets one or more of the following conditions:
UWS 17.08(2)(a)(a) The conduct constitutes or would constitute a serious criminal offense, regardless of the existence of any criminal proceedings.
UWS 17.08(2)(b)(b) The conduct indicates that the student presented or may present a danger or threat to the health or safety of the student or others.
UWS 17.08(2)(c)(c) The conduct demonstrates a pattern of behavior that seriously impairs the university’s ability to fulfill its teaching, research, or public service missions.
UWS 17.08 HistoryHistory: CR 08-099: cr. Register August 2009 No. 644, eff. 9-1-09; CR 20-062: am. (1), (2) (intro.), (b) Register May 2021 No. 785, eff. 6-1-21.
UWS 17.085UWS 17.085Disciplinary sanctions.
UWS 17.085(1)(1)The disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed for nonacademic misconduct, in accordance with the procedures of ss. UWS 17.11 to 17.13, and 17.152 to 17.154, are any of the following:
UWS 17.085(1)(a)(a) A written reprimand.
UWS 17.085(1)(b)(b) Denial of specified university privileges.
UWS 17.085(1)(c)(c) Payment of restitution.
UWS 17.085(1)(d)(d) Educational or service sanctions, including community service.
UWS 17.085(1)(e)(e) Disciplinary probation.
UWS 17.085(1)(f)(f) Imposition of reasonable terms and conditions on continued student status.
UWS 17.085(1)(g)(g) Removal from a course in progress.
UWS 17.085(1)(h)(h) Enrollment restrictions on a course or program.