Submit a Title IX Complaint
Students or employees who have been the victim of sexual violence or are aware of an incident of sexual violence are encouraged to report it to the WSU Title IX Coordinator.
The Title IX Coordinator will determine if the reported complaint falls within the jurisdiction of the campus.
Any student who reports an incident of sexual violence to the campus will be provided with reasonable supportive measures whether or not the campus has Title IX jurisdiction.
Reporting is your choice. You have the right to:
- Make a report to WSU
- Make a report to law enforcement
- Pursue a Title IX investigation by the campus
- Pursue a criminal investigation by law enforcement
- Take some or none of these actions
You can report sexual misconduct to WSU by submitting an online report form.
You can also make a report by contacting the WSU Title IX Coordinator, who will respond during business hours.
If you need immediate assistance or want to make a report after hours and on weekends, then reach out to Campus Security.
If you would like to file a separate report to law enforcement, you may do so at any time by calling 507.457.6302. If it is an emergency or you need immediate assistance, please call 911.
If you wish, Campus Security can assist you in making a report to law enforcement.
If you want to report an incident anonymously, you may do so when using an online report form.
An anonymous report may affect the University’s ability to investigate or address the behavior.
You may wish to report an incident but do not want to initiate contact with the Title IX Coordinator or a campus investigation.
If so, you can report it to:
- a medical professional in WSU Health Services | 507.456.5160
- a licensed counselor in WSU Counseling Services | 507.457.5330
- the Confidential Advocate | 507.457.2956 or program@advocacywinona.org
Reporting to these people does not initiate the campus Title IX process.
Some employees are required to report possible incidents of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator if they become aware of it. These people include:
- Campus Security authorities
- University employees who are in a supervisory role
- University employees who otherwise have significant responsibility for student and campus activities (e.g., student housing, club advisors, athletic coaches)
This report should be made by contacting Lori Mikl directly at either lmikl@winona.edu or 507.457.2766 or by completing the online Sexual Misconduct Report.
You may also make a report to law enforcement either by calling 911 (in case of emergency) or by contacting their non-emergency number.
Winona Police Department
201 West 3rd St. Winona, MN
507.457.6302
Rochester Police Department
101 4th St. SE Rochester, MN
507.328.6800
For help making a report to law enforcement, please contact Campus Security at 507.457.5555.
There is no time limit by which incidences of sexual misconduct must be reported to the University.
If you are the victim of sexual misconduct, you are strongly encouraged to report it to the Title IX Office as soon as possible. A delay in reporting may impact the University’s ability to fully investigate or respond to the matter.
202 Somsen Hall
507.457.2766