Policy Against Sex-Based Discrimination and Harassment
University Policy
Mount Mary University promotes an atmosphere of care and respect grounded in the University's core values, Christian principles, and mission to develop the whole person. As such, the University has a zero-tolerance policy for sex-based discrimination and harassment. All members and guests of the Mount Mary community are required to conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful of others and does not adversely impact the academic environment, whether based on sex or otherwise.
Sex-based discrimination and harassment are expressly prohibited by the University and are serious violations of University policy. All complaints of such discrimination, misconduct or harassment will be taken seriously, and no student or employee making a good faith complaint will suffer retaliation or be subject to adverse action by the University. The University will not tolerate retaliation against any individual who alleges that they have been subjected to harassment and discrimination based on sex. Read the complete Mount Mary University Policy Against Sex-Based Discrimination and Harassment here.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
The University does not discriminate in its admissions practices except as permitted by law, in its employment practices, or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex. As a recipient of federal financial assistance for education activities, the University required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to ensure that all of its education programs and activities do not discriminate on the basis of sex. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes discrimination on the basis of sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or related conditions.
The University has obligations under Title IX to provide certain supports and modifications to people experiencing pregnancy or related conditions in order to ensure their equal access to the University's program or activity. For example, the University must treat pregnancy or related conditions in the same manner and under the same policies as any other temporary medical conditions and must allow voluntary leaves of absence. Students, employees, or applicants should contact the Title IX Coordinator for more information. Employees or applicants may also contact Human Resources for more information, because additional workplace laws and policies apply.
Pregnancy or related conditions include pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation; medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation; and recovery from pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, or related medical conditions.
The University also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process, whether internal or external to the institution. Sex-based harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are forms of sex discrimination, which are prohibited under Title IX and by University policy.
Statement of Nondiscrimination
Mount Mary University does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination against any individual based on any category protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Accordingly, the does not discriminate, and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, marital status, disability or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. When sex-based discrimination and/or harassment is brought to the attention of the University, it will be appropriately addressed by the University according to the procedures outlined in the Sex-Based Discrimination and Harassment policy linked above and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. All other forms of discrimination, based on protected class, will be addressed by the Mount Mary University Equity Policy. A link to Bias and Discrimination Reporting form is below.
Mount Mary University Title IX Coordinators
Keri Alioto, Ed.D., Title IX Coordinator
Vice President for Student Affairs
Caroline Hall 145
2900 Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee, WI 53222
aliotok@mtmary.edu
Phone: (414) 930-3525
Tonya Vlasik, JD, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Senior Director of Human Resources
Notre Dame Hall 252
2900 Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee, WI 53222
vlasikt@mtmary.edu
Phone: (414) 930-3139
Daniel Brauer, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Director of Public Safety
Bergstrom Hall 079
2900 Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee, WI 53222
brauerd@mtmary.edu
Phone: (414) 930-3121
Hannah Sternig, Deputy Title IX Coordinator (specific to pregnancy matters)
Director of Student Life
Caroline Hall 153
2900 Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee, WI 53222
sternigh@mtmary.edu
Phone: (414) 930-3303
Title IX Coordinators can also be reached by email at mmu-TitleIXCoordinator@mtmary.edu.
Sex-Based Discrimination and Harassment Anonymous Report Form
This anonymous report allows Mount Mary to gather information related to incidents of sex-based discrimination and harassment on or around our campus, and allows us to share this information with community members and others appropriately. The information will be referred to the campus Title IX Coordinators for investigation, and may be included in the annual campus security report. You can complete this form anonymously or provide your contact information. When appropriate, the University will take steps to address the incident described in the report and to deter recurrence, although any investigation or action will be limited by the scope of the information available. If the information you disclose suggests an ongoing, serious, or continuing threat to you or anyone else in the Mount Mary community, appropriate steps will be taken to ensure that all in the community are protected. View the Sex-Based Discrimination and Harassment Anonymous Report Form here.
Bias and Discrimination Reporting
The Bias and Discrimination form can be found on MyMountMary under Campus Life. You must be logged in to access this page.
Resources
Milwaukee Police Department, District 7
(414) 935-7272 (non-emergencies)
911 (emergencies)
Mount Mary University Public Safety
Bergstrom Hall 079
(414) 930-3333
Mount Mary University Counseling and Wellness Center
(privileged and confidential resource for students and employees)
Haggerty Library, First Floor
(414) 930-3022
https://mtmary.edu/campuslife/resources/counseling.html
Director of Campus Ministry
(privileged and confidential resource for students and employees)
Caroline Hall 154
(414) 930-3315
Mount Mary University Undergraduate and Graduate Student Handbook
MMU Student Handbook
Mount Mary University Sex-Based Discrimination and Harassment Reporting Form
Sex-Based Discrimination and Harassment Reporting Form
Mount Mary University Title IX Coordinators
Mmu-titleixcoordinator@mtmary.edu
Healing Centers
24-hour telephone line: (414) 219-5555
Confidential Text Line: (414) 219-1551
Aurora Healing Center
130 W. Bruce Street, 4th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 671-4325
Aurora Healing Center at Aurora Sinai Medical Center
945 N. 12th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 219-5938
Aurora Healing Center at Sojourner Family Peace Center
619 W. Walnut Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 810-1498
Aurora Healing Center at Aurora West Allis Medical Center
8901 W. Lincoln Ave.
West Allis, WI 53227
(414) 219-5938
Support for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses the term "military sexual trauma" or "MST" to refer to sexual assault or sexual harassment during military service and has services available to assist Veterans in their recovery from MST. Veterans can receive free treatment for mental and physical health conditions related to their experiences of MST at every VA medical facility. Veterans do not need to have documentation of their experiences and may be able to receive care even if they are not eligible for other VA services. For help with health care and treatment related to MST, please contact your local VA medical center and ask to speak to the MST Coordinator. For help with disability compensation related to MST, please contact the MST Coordinator at your local Veterans Benefits Administration Regional Office.