Victim & Respondent Resource Guide
As a part of the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵcommunity, the Office of Student Conduct strives to support students during the conduct process and throughout their time at Western. This guide is intended to provide victims, respondents, reporting parties, and others with resources that can assist them as they navigate through challenging experiences.
828.586.1237
Jackson County non-profit organization helping victims of domestic, dating, and interpersonal
violence or sexual assault.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵPolice Department
Emergencies 828.227.8911
Non-emergencies: 828.227.7301
Title IX Coordinator
828.227.7116
Office assisting students who have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment,
dating and domestic violence, and stalking.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵPolice Victim Services
828.227.7301
Supports victims of violent crimes such as hate crimes, sexual assault, and others
by providing resources related to protective orders through the NC courts, navigating
the criminal court process, and other issues.
BASICS
828.227.7147
Program offering support for students who wish to explore their alcohol use in a harm-reduction,
nonjudgmental environment. Personalized feedback on drinking habits is available through
WCU's free-to-use, confidential tool .
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
828.227.7469
Office staffed by licensed mental health professionals experienced in helping students
with anxiety, depression, and other concerns that may affect their personal and academic
lives.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵHealth Services
828.227.7640
Office staffed by licensed medical providers to assess and treat students' medical
needs, which includes mental health medication management.
Dean of Students
828.227.7147
Office of Dr. Betsy Aspinwall, Dean of Students, handling student complaints, Bias
reports, Student Emergency Fund Requests, and assisting in supporting all students.
They are always open to hearing and addressing institutional concerns or suggestions.
Associate Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellness
828.227.7147
Office of Dr. Kim Gorman, Associate Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellness, providing
students with resources that support their mental, physical, and social well-being
in their lives at WCU.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵAdvising Center
828.227.7753
Office that assists students with their academic experience by addressing career goals,
choosing a major, academic policies, and other concerns students may have while transitioning
to and progressing through college.
This website serves as a portal for resources and information related to sexual harrassment, sexual violence, interpersonal violence, and stalking.
Reviewed January 10, 2025.