Academic Freedom
Free expression is a core value at UWM. As a public university, UWM must constantly balance the right of free speech on campus with ensuring that we are caring for all members of our community. More information:
- Regent Policy Document 4-21
- SAAP 7-13 Public Expression of Opinion
- Office of Legal Affairs Resources: Academic Freedom
Campus Cares
The Campus Cares website includes support and resources for faculty and staff, and information on the UWM culture of care. Campus Cares is a campus wide initiative guided around strategically building and analyzing systems through relationships, collaborations, and connections; identifying gaps and strengths in the work and physical campus; and developing solutions that can help advance towards the Campus Cares framework and vision. If you are interested in getting involved or have questions, email Dean of Students Adam Jussel (jussel@uwm.edu).
Center for Advancing Student Learning
CASL provides pedagogy and instructional technology support services and resources for instructors. Model life-long learning to your students by taking advantage of CASL to improve your teaching.
Course Materials
Increase accessibility of course materials. Providing multiple ways to access class materials and reduce textbook costs lead to improved student success.
Course Reserve
Please consider putting a copy of your textbook and other course materials on Course Reserve. See the UWM Libraries Equipment and Reserve Services for more information.
Dean of Students
The Dean of Students offers consulting, training, and assistance to faculty and staff on student-related issues, including Support U workshops. To consult with the Dean of Students Office, use the incident reporting form or dos@uwm.edu or 414-229-4632.
Trauma Informed Care Toolkit and Workshops
Campus Cares team has developed trauma-informed teaching and supervision toolkits. These Toolkits utilize resources from the national higher education community as well as materials developed here at UWM. They will help instructors gain awareness of how trauma can impact students (what to look for) and how to respond. These same lessons can also help faculty and staff interact with their colleagues who may be feeling stress, distress, and perhaps trauma. You can also request workshops and information.
UWM Police Department
For emergencies or immediate assistance, call 414-229-9911 or 9-911 from a campus phone. Download the Rave Guardian Mobile App to your smartphone to connect directly with UWMPD through texting, confidential tips, location sharing, emergency button, and other campus safety resources.