Section 7.015. Definitions.

 

(1)   "Clear and convincing evidence" means information that would persuade a reasonable person to have a firm belief that a proposition is more likely true than not true. It is a higher standard of proof than "preponderance of the evidence."

(2)  "Complainant" means any individual who is reported to have been subjected to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking as defined in s. UWS 4.015 .

(3)  "Complaint" means an allegation against a faculty member reported to an appropriate university official.

(4)  "Consult" or "consulting" means thoroughly reviewing and discussing the relevant facts and discretionary issues.

(5)  "Preponderance of the evidence" means information that would persuade a reasonable person that a proposition is more probably true than not. It is a lower standard of proof than "clear and convincing evidence."

(6)  "Serious criminal misconduct" is defined in s. UWS 7.02 .

History: CR 15-061 : cr. Register June 2016 No. 726 , eff. 7-1-16; s. 35.17 correction in (2) Register June 2016 No. 726 .