CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

• LGBT Studies Certificate Program
• UWM Advisory Committee on LGBT Issues
• UWM Golda Meir Library Special Collections/Archives

POLICE

• Univeristy Police:dial 911 on intercampus phones for emergencies. 229-4627 for routine calls. (call to report crimes and incidences of harassment)

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• UWM Career Development Center

UWM DIVERSITY

• Roberto Hernandez Center
• African American Student Services
• American Indian Student Services
• Southeast Asian Student Services
• Women's Resource Center
• Student Accessibility Center  (services for students with disabilities)
• Union Sociocultural Programming

OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE

DEAN OF STUDENTS

• Mellencamp 118 - (414) 229-4632 (Can provide assistance to students unable to resolve conflicts with faculty)

OFFICE OF EQUITY/DIVERSITY SERVICES

• E/DS serves UWM faculty, classified staff, and academic staff who have concerns regarding discrimination or harassment at the University. E/DS also maintains UWM's Affirmative Action Plan
• Please report any harassment or anti-lgbt incidents to us here at the LGBT Resource Center. We are here to maintain a positive campus climate for all LGBT students and allies.

HATE CRIMES/BIAS INCIDENTS/HARASSMENT

• Hate crimes are criminal acts or attempts of such acts that may involve violence, threats, or property damage and are motivated in whole or in part by bias based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. A crime is an activity deemed so by the legislature. Hate crimes are against the law and should be reported to the police immediately. An example of a hate crime is physically injuring someone where the assault is at least partially motivated by hatred or bias that is intended to intimidate someone based on their real or perceived race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
• Bias incidents, while not criminal, can take the same toll on the educational environment as a hate crime. A bias incident is non-violent and may be protected by the First Amendment's protection of free speech, even if it is hateful. Examples could be distributing hate pamphlets or yelling racial slurs. Such incidents should also be reported to police and school authorities. These types of incidents often benefit from a prompt and decisive response from administrators to avoid such negative effects as escalating tensions and violent retaliation.
• Harassment victims who live, work, or attend classes on campus and/or those who suffer harassment on campus can be assisted by the Campus Police. Students do not have to press charges, however reporting is encouraged in case of future problems and statistical purposes. Officers can also assist in obtaining restraining orders and involving the Office of Student Life or Residence Life in solving a problem. The following are some potential charges: Disorderly Conduct, Improper Use of Telephone, Harassment, Battery, Intimidation, and the "Hate Crime" Enhancer. All officers should be able to help with LGBT concerns.
• It is the practice of UWM that students and employees shall be fully informed of campus policy and procedures regarding discriminatory conduct. To learn more about UWM's Discriminatory Conduct Policy, , please contact the Office of Equity and Diversity Services in Mitchell Hall, Room 359, 414/229-5923.