Grievances and complaints about behaviors that are not covered by employment grievances, discrimination grievances, or sexual misconduct grievances generally fall under UWM Policy SAAP 7-3 Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct describes the values and behaviors that delineate a respectful campus and establishes guidelines for professional conduct by all those acting on behalf of the university. It applies both to the conduct of Graduate Assistants and to those acting on behalf of the university who have interactions with assistants, such as assistants’ supervisors.
The code of conduct contains sections on behavioral expectations and work rules, hostile and intimidating behavior, and protections in place for employees who make a report.
Assistants who believe they have been mistreated by someone acting on behalf of the university in violation of the Code of Conduct should bring the matter to their supervisor or department chair. However, students also may start the process with a consultation with the Dean of Students at dos@uwm.edu or by using the Report It! Form. For more information, please see the Reporting Concerns page.
If a violation of the Code of Conduct involves potential discrimination or discriminatory harassment, it should be reported to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.
If you are faced with an ethical dilemma, please seek appropriate guidance. For additional information, contact the Office of Compliance and Ethics or the Office of Legal Affairs.
Graduate Assistants should note that appeals of grades and other matters associated with graduate students’ coursework, exams, or other curricular matters fall under the Graduate School’s Academic Appeals process. There are also separate procedures for appeals of allegations of academic misconduct.
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