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C. Student Services and Equitable Treatment
Faculty-Student Grievances
If students have concerns/grievances with a faculty member they are encouraged to discuss their
concerns with the faculty member in order to develop a satisfactory resolution of the situation.
As noted above, the NASW Code of Ethics is part of the MSW Program policy and applies to
both students and faculty. If this approach is not satisfactory students are to raise their concerns
with the MSW Program Coordinator. The MSW Program Coordinator will refer relevant issues
to the MSW Program Chairs and/or work with faculty, as appropriate, to resolve the situation.
Non-Discrimination
The MSW Collaborative Program does not discriminate against others because of race, color,
creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, class, disability, family structure, or marital
status. All students, including participants in the field education process, are expected to conduct
themselves in a non-discriminatory manner.
The UW System Handbook states:
No student may be denied admission to, participation in or the benefits of, or be
discriminated against in any service, program, course or facility of the system or its
institutions or centers because of the student’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national
origin, disability, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, or parental
status.
Students who plan to seek Wisconsin Social Work Certification are urged to consult with the
Department of Regulations and Licensing if they are concerned about elements of their
background (ethics violations and/or criminal history) that may be barriers to becoming certified
or licensed in Wisconsin. Criminal history may also limit Field placement options as well.
Sexual Harassment
The MSW Collaborative Program does not tolerate any student, faculty member or Agency Field
Educator engaging in sexually harassing behaviors. All participants in the Program are expected
to conduct themselves in a manner fully consistent with the NASW Code of Ethics, which
specifically addresses sexual harassment. Failure to do so may result in removal from the
Program and/or referral for violation of the NASW Code of Ethics.
The University System defines sexual harassment (1998) as:
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. It occurs in a variety of situations that share a
common element: the inappropriate introduction of sexual activities or comments into the work,
learning or living situation. Often, sexual harassment involves relationships of unequal power
and contains elements of coercion—as when compliance with requests for sexual favors becomes
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