NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM
Monday, October 26, 2015
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Gordon Dining and Event Center – 2nd floor, Overture Room
770 W. Dayton Street, Madison, Wisconsin
The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System will hold a public hearing on permanent rules to amend Chapters UWS 4, 7, 11, Wis. Admin. Code, relating to dismissal proceedings for faculty and academic staff in instances of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking, and to amend Chapter UWS 17, Wis. Admin. Code, relating to disciplinary proceedings for students in instances of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking. Appearances at the Hearing and Submittal of Written Comments
Regent Janice Mueller will preside over the public hearing on behalf of the Board of Regents, to provide interested persons with the opportunity to make an oral presentation on the proposed rules. Each individual who registers to speak will be given up to three minutes to give an oral presentation. Persons making oral presentations are requested to also submit their comments in writing.
The Board of Regents will accept written comments until November 2, 2015. Comments may be submitted: (1) on the web at https://www.wisconsin.edu/regents/public-comment-form/ or adminrules.wisconsin.gov; (2) by email to board@uwsa.edu; (3) at the public hearing; or (4) by mail to Jane Radue, Executive Director, Office of the Board of Regents, 1860 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Drive, Madison, Wisconsin. To request a paper copy of the rules or fiscal estimate, contact the Office of the Board of Regents at the address above or by email at board@uwsa.edu or phone at (608) 262-2324. The rules are also available for review at http://adminrules.wisconsin.gov. This site includes additional documents associated with this proposed permanent rule promulgation. Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The proposed rules will not have an effect on small businesses, as defined under s. 227.114(1), Stats. Accessibility
Persons with special needs or circumstances regarding communication or accessibility at the hearing should call Jane Radue, Executive Director, Office of the Board of Regents, at (608) 262-2324 at least 10 days prior to the hearing date. Accommodations such as ASL interpreters, English translators, or materials in audio format will be made available on request to the fullest extent possible.
