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 three groups to assist: Title IX Advisory Team, Title IX Compliance Team, and Title IX Investigative Team. Each team and the members that make up the team are described below.
Title IX Coordinator
Director of Title IX & Compliance
145D Graff Main Hall
dthompson@uwlax.edu
608.785.8043
Deputy Title IX Coordinators
CHRO & Human Resources Director
144 Graff Main Hall
jacardo@uwlax.edu
Assistant Dean of Students
149F Graff Main Hall
cjakusz@uwlax.edu
Dean of Students (Inst) (B)
149G Graff Main Hall
kostlund@uwlax.edu
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 about the Title IX process, policies and practices, and the university’s efforts in its implementation of Title IX on its campus.
Diversity & Inclusion
Director of Title IX & Compliance
dthompson@uwlax.edu
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Student Affairs Director (C)
wvanroosenbeek@uwlax.edu
Human Resources
Human Resources Associate Director
abalboa@uwlax.edu
Student Life Office
Assistant Dean of Students
cjakusz@uwlax.edu
Student Life Office
Violence Prevention Specialist
bmcconaughey@uwlax.edu
Joining the Team Soon:
Faculty Senate Representative
While 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.
Student Affairs Director (C)
wvanroosenbeek@uwlax.edu
Violence Prevention Specialist
bmcconaughey@uwlax.edu
Additional Campus Partners Coming Soon:
Human Resources Rep
University Police Rep
Center for Transformative Justice Rep
Access Center Rep
Youth Programs
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.
Diversity & Inclusion
Director of Title IX & Compliance
dthompson@uwlax.edu
Human Resources
Human Resources Associate Director
abalboa@uwlax.edu
Student Life Office
Assistant Dean of Students
cjakusz@uwlax.edu
