Wells College
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Academic support is offered through the Office of Student Success to all students requesting such assistance. Professional counseling is available to students through the Medical Center to all students requesting such assistance. Professional counseling for employees is available through our Employee Assistance Program. The Student Committee on Inclusive and Intercultural Excellence consists of a student representative from each class as well as a representative from each of intercultural group including but not limited to: WISA (Wells International students Association), POWER (Praising Our Work, Ethnicity and Race), Sexuality and Gender Activist (SAGA), Sex Collective, Women’s Resource Center (WRC), and a non-traditional student. The committee works cooperatively with other diversity groups on campus to foster respect, interculturalism and pluralism within the Wells College Community. The committee meets at least once per month to address student concerns and consider matters of importance to the student community. The Director of Residence Life and Learning Communities serves as the advisor.

Students, faculty and staff may report a Bias Incident or Hate Crime directly to the Department of Campus Safety, Office of Residence Life & Learning Communities, the Dean of Students Office, or the Office of Human Resources. You can anonymously report a bias-related incident or hate crime by filling out an electronic Incident Report. You can submit the report electronically by e-mailing it to bias-response@wells.edu or sending it through campus mail to the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) mailbox located in the Mail Room (Main Building). Hard copies of these forms are also available outside of the Office of Human Resources (Macmillan Hall), and the Collegiate Cabinet Office (Main Building). 1. All reports of an alleged bias incident or hate crime should be documented in writing. When documenting the incident: Provide a detailed account of the incident, including date, time and location Relate to the best of your ability the specific content of the words, gestures, or other behavior Identify the alleged perpetrator, if known to you and/or provide a detailed description List all witnesses and contact information Attach written information (i.e. e-mails, letters or notes); contact the Department of Security to take photographs of visual evidence or information Include other pertinent information that will assist the college in response 2. All reports of an alleged bias incident or hate crime will be forwarded to the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) who will follow up with all individuals involved and the campus community. The Bias Incident Response Team members include: Collegiate Cabinet President Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion: Brad Frazier Professor of History: Cynthia (CJ) Koepp Dean of Students: Jennifer Michael Director of Campus Safety: Dennis Fairchild Coordinator for Student Achievement: Megan Reidl Manager of Human Resources: Kit Van Orman