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Title IX Teams

A page within Title IX

The University of Wisconsin La Crosse carries out the objectives of Title IX through a coordinated system of initiatives, programs, and services that collectively protect educational access, advance gender equity, and prevent and respond to sexual harassment, sexual violence, and gender discrimination.  In order to live out this objective and ensure compliance with Federal, State, Board of Regent, and University policies, the Office of Title IX and Compliance has identified and created two groups to assist the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators:  Title IX Advisory Team, and Title IX Investigative Team.  The teams and the members that make up each team are described below.

 

Title IX Coordinator

Mike Durnin  Profile of Mike Durnin

Interim Title IX & Compliance Director
145 Graff Main Hall
mdurnin@uwlax.edu
608.785.8043

Deputy Title IX Coordinators

Craig Bickley  Profile of Craig Bickley

Chief Human Resources Officer - Interim
144 Graff Main Hall
cbickley@uwlax.edu

Kara Ostlund  Profile of Kara Ostlund

Dean of Students (Institute) (B)
149G Graff Main Hall
kostlund@uwlax.edu

Title IX Advisory Team

This team will address the safety needs of the UWL community as well as gather information and provide regular feedback on observations to the Director of Title IX and Compliance regarding the Title IX process, policies and practices, and the university’s efforts in its implementation of Title IX on its campus. The offices represented on the Title IX Advisory Team shall include, but are not limited to: Student Life, Violence Prevention, Human Resources, University Police, Athletics, University Centers, and representatives from the shared governance groups. While Title IX and Compliance with the law is everyone’s responsibility at the university, this team will have primary responsibility to ensure we are meeting federal, state, regent, and NCAA obligations as it relates to Title IX.

Kara Ostlund  Profile of Kara Ostlund

Student Affairs
Dean of Students (Institute) (B)
kostlund@uwlax.edu

Allen Hill  Profile of Allen Hill

University Police Services
Chief of Police (Institute)
ahill@uwlax.edu

Kyle Burke  Profile of Kyle Burke

University Centers
Director of University Centers & Student Engagement
kburke2@uwlax.edu

Leslie Fell  Profile of Leslie Fell

Records & Registration
Student Processing Specialist
lfell@uwlax.edu

Craig Bickley  Profile of Craig Bickley

Human Resources
Chief Human Resources Officer - Interim
cbickley@uwlax.edu

Siri Flores

College of Arts, Soc Sci & Hum
Student
flores7721@uwlax.edu

Pearl Bearhart  Profile of Pearl Bearhart

Information Technology Services
Business Manager
pbearhart@uwlax.edu

Title IX Investigation Team

This team will ensure the consistent application of the policy and allows the University to respond promptly and equitably to eliminate misconduct, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects.  The Title IX Investigation team coordinates the review, investigation, and resolution of reports and ensures that all appropriate supportive measures are implemented. Note: This team may be assisted by Universities of Wisconsin Title IX personnel when appropriate.

Craig Bickley  Profile of Craig Bickley

Human Resources
Chief Human Resources Officer - Interim
cbickley@uwlax.edu

Carri O'Melia  Profile of Carri O'Melia

Human Resources
Human Resources Associate Director
comelia@uwlax.edu

Kara Ostlund  Profile of Kara Ostlund

Student Affairs
Dean of Students (Institute) (B)
kostlund@uwlax.edu

Anna Mayer  Profile of Anna Mayer

Human Resources
Employee Relations Manager
amayer@uwlax.edu