Dec 13, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Policies & Regulations



Affirmative Action & Title IX

Lori Mikl, Director of Affirmative Action Equity & Legal Affairs / Title IX Coordinator
202 Somsen Hall (507.457.2766)

The Affirmative Action Office and Title IX Office provides the campus with information, resources, and education on the topics of harassment, discrimination, and sexual violence. The Director investigates complaints of discrimination or harassment based upon race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. This office is also responsible for receiving informal and formal Title IX complaints (sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, or dating, intimate partner, relationship violence) and providing information regarding resources, coordinating supportive measures for parties, and conducting investigations. These confidential services are available by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Call the office for more information or to make an appointment.

Security Services

Chris Cichosz, Director of Security
Main Floor, Sheehan Hall (507.457.5555)
Email: ccichosz@winona.edu or security@winona.edu

WSU Security is charged with the responsibility of protecting life and property in a manner that will provide the safest possible learning environment for those we serve.  This service is rendered with creativity, compassion and competence through the understanding of the needs, values and goals of our community. We offer a wide range of programs and services designed to assist the campus community in maintaining personal safety and the security of property.

WSU encourages all members of the University community to be fully aware of the campus safety issues and to take action to prevent and report illegal and inappropriate activities. Personal awareness and applying personal safety practices are the foundation of a safe community. The Campus Security Report is designed to inform and educate the campus community on the measures that can be taken and the services available to assist in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. All members of the University community are encouraged to contact the Director of Security with concerns or questions regarding campus security and related issues.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Clery Report)

Winona State University recognizes providing the safest environment possible is an integral element of the University’s educational mission and annually publishes a Campus Security Report that is available to everyone.  This report provides statements of policy for a broad range of safety, community relations, environmental safety, enforcement authority, Annual Fire Safety Compliance Report, missing persons policy, emergency notification and response and a three-year statistical review of designated crimes on campus.

A printed copy of this report may be obtained at no charge from the Winona State University Security office: Sheehan Hall, 264 W. Mark Street, Winona, MN 55987 or by calling 507.457.5555. View the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Student Conduct

Office of the Dean of Students
130 Kryzsko Commons, (507.457.5300)
Email: studentlife@winona.edu

The WSU Student Conduct Code expresses expectations concerning student behavior and states the rights of students. Copies of the WSU Student Conduct Code and related policies are available online or in the Office of the Dean of Students. Students are responsible for being aware of and complying with all WSU student policies and regulations.

The purpose of the conduct system at WSU is (1) to provide an educational experience through which students learn to understand, accept, and promote attitudes and behavior conducive to responsible citizenship; (2) to provide a system by which students are held accountable for actions that violate University proscribed behaviors listed in the Student Conduct Code; and (3) to protect the due process rights of students charged with conduct violations.

At the discretion of the University, students may be held accountable for behavior both on and off campus that constitutes a violation of the Student Conduct Code or local, state, and federal laws. The WSU Student Conduct Code does not replace or reduce the requirements of civil or criminal laws. Contact the Office of the Dean of Students for additional information or for assistance with a complaint.