UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGION ILLINOIS OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS INDIANA IOWA 500 WEST MADISON ST, SUITE I475 MINNESOTA CHICAGO, 1L 60?61-4544 NORTH DAKOTA WISCONSIN November 29, 2016 John R. Raymond, Sn, MD. President and CEO Medical College of Wisconsin 8701 Watertown Plank Road Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226 Re: OCR Docket #05-16-2346 Dear Dr. Raymond: On August 30, 2016, the Chicago of?ce of the US. Department of Education (Department), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has received the above-referenced complaint of discrimination ?led against the Medical College of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Campus (College) alleging discrimination on the basis of sex. We conducted the evaluation in accordance with Case Processing Manual to determine whether to open the complaint for investigation. We have determined that we have authority to investigate this complaint. The Complainant alleges that the College discriminated against her on the basis of sex. The complaint raises whether the College failed to and equitably respond to complaints. reports and/or incidents of sexual assault of which it [Non Responsive I - 0111135130115We lwere suhieored tn 2 nostrle environment ?011 Remus?? OCR is responsible for enforcing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C. 16814638 and its implementing regulation at 23 CPR. Part 106. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity operated by a recipient of Federal ?nancial assistance. As a recipient of Federal ?nancial assistance from the Department, the College is subject to this law. Additional information about the laws OCR enforces is available on our website at Because OCR has determined that it has jurisdiction and that the complaint was timely ?led, it is opening this allegation for investigation. Please note that Opening the complaint for investigation in no way implies that OCR has made a determination with regard to its merits. During the investigation, OCR is a neutral fact-?nder, collecting and analyzing relevant evidence from the complainant, the recipient, and other sources, as appropriate. OCR will The Department of Education?s mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. Page 2 Dr. John R. Raymond. ensure that its investigation is legally suf?cient and is dispositive of the allegation, in accordance with the provisions of Article of the Case Processing Manual. When appropriate, a complaint may be resolved before the conclusion of an investigation after the recipient expresses an interest to OCR to resolve the complaint. In such cases, a resolution agreement signed by the recipient and submitted to OCR must be aligned with the complaint allegation or the information obtained during the investigation and it must be consistent with applicable regulations. Information about this is in the enclosure to this letter. Please read the enclosed document, which includes information about: . complaint processing procedures, including the availability of - Regulatory prohibitions against retaliation and intimidation of persons who ?le complaints with OCR or participate in an OCR investigation; and 0 Application of the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act to OCR investigations. OCR intends to conduct a prompt investigation of this complaint. The regulation implementing Title VI, at 34 CPR. 100.603) and requires that a recipient of Federal financial assistance make available to OCR information that may be pertinent to a compliance determination. This requirement is incorporated by reference in the regulations implementing Title IX. Pursuant to 34 CPR. 100.6(c) and 34 C.F.R. of the regulation implementing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. 123 2g, OCR may review personally identi?able records without regard to considerations of privacy or confidentiality- Accordingly, OCR is requesting that you provide the following information to us within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of this letter. Wherever possible, please provide the requested information in electronic format. If responsive data are available through the Internet, please provide the link to the data. OCR will consider data provided by the College in response to complaint #05-15-2449 which contains similar allegations as the instant complaint. To the extent the requested information was previously provided as part of the College?s October 15, 2015, December 10, 2015 and December 28, 2015 reSponses to data request in complaint #05~15-2449, please note this in your response. Responsive Page 3 Dr. John R. Raymond. [thU?thjNun Responsive Page 4 Dr. John R. Raymond. [bjt'?mj?on Responsive Page 5 Dr. John R. Raymond. [Elli?33(3) Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. In addition to the information requested above, OCR may need to request additional information and interview pertinent personnel. If an on-site visit is necessary, we will work to schedule a mutually convenient time for the visit. Please notify OCR of the name, address, and telephone number of the person who will serve as the College?s contact person during the processing of this complaint. We would like to talk with this person as soon as possible to discuss the processing of this complaint and at that time, we will provide the identity of Student and Student D. OCR is committed to prompt and effective service. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Janet Bonem, Equal Opportunity Specialist, at (312) 730-1567 or by email at anet.bonem@ed.gov. Sincerely, Dawn R. Matthias Team Leader Enclosure UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT or EDUCATION REGION LIN OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS ,th town 500 WEST MADISON ST.. SUITE I475 MINNESOTA CHICAGO, IL 60661-4544 NORTH DAKOTA WISCONSIN November 29, 2016 Non Responsive Re: OCR Docket #05-16-2346 Non Responsive Dear This is to notify you that the U.S. Department of Education (Department), Of?ce for Civil Rights (OCR), has carefully evaluated the above~referenced complaint you ?led with OCR, which OCR received on August 30, 2016, against the Medical College of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Campus (College) alleging discrimination on the basis of sex. We conducted the evaluation in accordance with Case Processing Manual to determine whether to open the complaint for investigation. We have determined that we have authority to investigate this complaint. Speci?cally, the complaint alleges that the College discriminated against you on the basis of sex. The complaint raises whether the College failed to and equitabl res end to complaints, reports andfor incidents of sexual assault of which it had native-Fm [Mon Responsive Non Responsive were subiected to a stile B?Vir?mnel-lt Non Responsive OCR is reSponsible for enforcing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), 20 U.S.C. 20 U.S.C. 1681-1638 and its implementing regulation at 28 CPR. Part 106. Title IX prohibits retaliation and discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity operated by a recipient of Federal ?nancial assistance. As a recipient of Federal ?nancial assistance from the Department, the College is subject to this law. Additional information about the laws OCR enforces is available on our website at Because OCR has determined that it has jurisdiction and that the complaint was timely ?led, it is opening this allegation for investigation. Please note that opening the allegation for investigation in no way implies that OCR has made a determination with regard to its merits. During the investigation, OCR is a neutral fact-?nder, collecting and analyzing relevant evidence from the complainant, the recipient, and other sources, as appropriate. OCR will The Department of Education?s mission is to promote student achievement and preparation 1l?or global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. Non Responsive Page 2 - ensure that its investigation is legally suf?cient and is dispositive of the allegation, in accordance with the provisions of Article of the Case Processing Manuel. lWhen appropriate, a complaint may be resolved before the conclusion of an investigation after the recipient expresses an interest to OCR to resolve the complaint. In such cases, a resolution agreement signed by the recipient and submitted to OCR must be aligned with the complaint allegation or the information obtained during the investigation and it must be consistent with applicable regulations. Information about this is in the enclosure to this letter. We will communicate with you periodicaily regarding the status of your complaint. if you have any questions, please contact Ms. Janet Bonem, Equal Opportunity Specialist, at (312) 730-1567 or by email at janet.bonem@ed.gov. Sincerely, Dawn R. Matthias Team Leader Enclosure