The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), part of the federal land-grant system, a partner with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) of USDA, and a recipient of NIFA funding and other federal funds, must comply with federal civil rights laws and policies which prohibit discrimination.
Civil Rights Knowledge and Procedures
Staff, faculty members, and grad students must complete the Civil Rights and Accessibility Essentials training within 30 days of hire, and again every four years. Completion will be tracked by the CALS Civil Rights Compliance Officer through Workday, the university’s learning and human resources management system.
If you are unable to complete the training online, please email civil.rights@cals.wisc.edu.
Public Notification and Outreach
Staff, faculty members, and grad students have a responsibility to inform the public of equal access to the university’s programs and activities.
The full non-discrimination statement should be included on all print and non-print materials, and in all virtual environments, such as webinars. Here is the current non-discrimination statement.
A shortened non-discrimination statement can be used in instances where the length of the material is too small to include a full statement (for example: The University of Wisconsin–Madison is an equal opportunity provider).
The font size of non-discrimination statements should be the same size as the main text of the documents in which they appear.
Display the “And Justice for All” poster (AD-475A) in prominent public areas where program delivery occurs. Here is the current version. To request copies, email civil.rights@cals.wisc.edu.
Non-Discrimination Based on Sex
Staff, faculty members, and grad students must complete the Title IX training within the first 30 days of hire, and again every four years. Completion will be tracked by the CALS Civil Rights Compliance Officer through Workday, the university’s learning and human resources management system.
If you are unable to complete the training online, please email civil.rights@cals.wisc.edu.
Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities
For employees and job applicants, the university-wide Divisional Disability Representatives handle requests for reasonable accommodations.
Students and applicants are served through the McBurney Disability Resource Center for all accommodation needs ranging from academic to housing to digital and physical campus access.
Visitors and program participants make disability accommodation requests directly to the department or program hosting the event. While requests can be made directly to the hosting unit, individuals needing a reasonable accommodation may visit the McBurney Disability Resource Center’s Accommodations for Visitors and Program Participants webpage for assistance and further information.
Additional resources for accessibility:
Additional Resources for Civil Rights
University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Compliance
NIFA’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights