Student Support Services
Warren Wilson College Support Services
Available for Students to Access
To Call From Off Campus Dial (828) 771 and the Extension Number
Academic Counseling and Tutoring
Lyn O’Hare, Director of Academic Support Services, Ext. 3012
Lower Dodge House
Academic counseling is designed to assist students in developing and improving study skills and habits that will enhance their academic success. The Director of Academic Support Services works individually with students to define areas of need and to develop a plan for the improvement of academic performance.
Tutoring:
Several departments, including languages, mathematics, biology, and chemistry provide peer tutoring services on an ongoing basis. Students having difficulty in a course in which ongoing tutoring is not available should first speak with the instructor to request help. If peer tutoring is in order, contact the Director of Academic Support Services, who can arrange for peer tutoring (on an “as available” basis).
College Academic Skills Course (EDU 116/EDU 117 – 2 credits):
In addition to group meetings in which we examine the complexities of the learning process, each student works individually to define and address areas of need or interest that will enhance the college academic experience. Topics covered might include goal setting and prioritizing; time management; focus strategies; memory and studying; reading and note-taking techniques; preparation for exams and major and career planning. Students are evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
The Writing Center
Julie Wilson, Coordinator, Ext. 3003
writingcenter@warren-wilson.edu
Lower Sunderland
The Writing Center supports a wide variety of student writing, from creative stories to organic chemistry. A writers’ group meets weekly at the Center. Workshops on a variety of writing issues are offered through the Writing Center. Literary journals and other resource materials are also available.
Writing Tutoring:
Peer writing tutors are available on an appointment basis throughout the week and during limited hours on the weekend to work with students on all facets of college writing, including brainstorming writing topics, paper structure, grammar and final editing.
Find out more at www.warren-wilson.edu/~writingcenter
Writing Lab Tutorial Course (WRI 105/106 – 1 credit):
Julie Wilson, Course Instructor, Ext. 3003
Lower Sunderland
Students contract with writing faculty for a semester’s sustained contact with a writing tutor under that faculty member’s supervision. The student and faculty member define a focused area for instruction and describe the standards that will indicate the student’s successful achievement of an agreed upon goal. Pass/fail is the only grading option. This course may be repeated for an additional single credit.
Educational Access - Students with Disabilities
Deborah Braden, Educational Access Coordinator, Ext. 3791
Lower Dodge House
The educational access coordinator assists students with documented disabilities in designing plans with reasonable accommodations for equal access to their educational program. The EAC serves as a resource and provides consultation to the student, faculty, and staff in implementing the accommodation plan.
A useful link that addresses college transition issues and students with disabilities is www.ed.gov/ocr. A publication entitled Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities is available through this link.
Pew Learning Center and Ellison Library
Christine Nugent, Director, Ext. 3061
Mission: The Shelley Mueller Pew Learning Center and Martha Ellison Library participates actively in the educational mission of the College through learning partnerships with faculty, staff, and students.
The library is open and served by librarians, staff, and student crew members 81 hours each week and provides access to books, periodicals, online resources, and the Internet during these hours. Students have seating choices including group study tables, group study rooms, carrels, and lounge seating. A study room is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the academic year.
The library provides access to the Internet and the World Wide Web through the campus network, including wireless capabilities. Librarians continuously update and expand the library homepage at www.warren-wilson.edu/~library/ to serve as the gateway to information resources.
Warren Wilson Computing Services – Bannerman Technology Center
www.warren-wilson.edu/~helpdesk/ and www.warren-wilson.edu/~helpdesk/faq.html
The Computing Services Department of Warren Wilson College provides computing and networking support to the Warren Wilson community. Our offices are located in the Bannerman Technology Center, and office hours are from 8:00 am until 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. The Help Desk is staffed during computer lab hours in Bannerman. The Help Desk extension is 3094, and it should be your first call if you are having a problem.
There is one computer lab for student and staff use located in Bannerman Technology Center. There are four computer classroom labs located in: Witherspoon on the first and second floors, Spidel and Jensen. They are available for student use when they are not being used for classes, but class use always takes priority. The computer classrooms are open whenever the buildings are open.
Bannerman Computer Lab Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Student Health Center
Hours: Monday through Friday: 9-12 & 1-5 (during times the academic program is in session)
Pat Parker, RN
Karen Weinberg, FNP
Ext. 2053
www.warren-wilson.edu/~healthcenter/
The Center is staffed by a full-time Registered Nurse and a part-time Nurse Practitioner. Medical direction is provided by an MD. There are no charges for most Health Center services. Some over-the-counter remedies are also dispensed without a fee. The college will provide transportation to either an after
hours care facility or the emergency room at the local hospital. There is a charge for visits to after hours care facilities or other medical practitioners to whom you are referred. Generally health insurance will be helpful in covering these costs. No health services are available over the summer or other times that classes are not in
session.
Transportation for Medical Appointments/ Health Center
Transportation to off-campus scheduled medical appointments is available on a limited basis. Medical appointments include Recovery Groups, Dentists, Physical Therapy, Medical Specialists, etc. If you
have no transportation, the College will try to help you. To request a ride, contact the Health Center at least 24 hours in advance.
Counseling Center
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-12 and 1-5
www.warren-wilson.edu/~healthcenter/
Art Shuster, L.C.S.W. Director, Ext. 3773
Anne Riddle Lundblad, L.C.S.W. Ext. 3700
Jil Meadows, L.C.S.W. Ext. 3905
Counseling is a confidential process for dealing with issues and problems of life with a trained professional. People seek counseling when they realize that they need help making difficult life choices; managing conflicts in personal, family, or work life; coping with stress and anxiety; dealing with depression; reporting and/or healing from sexual assault; improving troubled relationships; grieving personal losses; healing wounds of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse; overcoming fears or phobias; recovering from addiction (tobacco, food, Internet, gambling, drugs, alcohol, sex); exploring spiritual crises; creating a healthier, happier lifestyle; building self-esteem; establishing healthy sexuality; clarifying life goals; addressing loneliness; deciding about pregnancy, birth, and parenting; or setting personal boundaries.
Services
Counseling Center services include short-term individual counseling; referrals to community therapists, treatment programs, and 12-step programs; emergency crisis counseling, personal development groups on special topics; training for Residence Hall Directors, Resident Assistants, and Peer Group Leaders; community education; and consultation to campus groups. Counseling services may also be utilized as a link between the student and parents, or others considered a part of one's personal network.
Spiritual Life
Leah McCullough, Director of Spiritual Life, Ext. 3747
Lower Dodge
The Director of Spiritual Life is a member of the Student Life Division of the College. She works closely with students and gives support to student groups such as the Emmaus Group (Christian faith group), the Jewish
Student Association, BE (the Buddhist group), the Quaker group and the UU group. She is the work crew supervisor of the Peace and Justice Studies and Spiritual Life Crews. She also works with the Spiritual Life Committee to plan interfaith and inclusive rituals and celebrations on campus.
Wellness Program
Charlie Wright, Wellness Coordinator, Ext. 5848
Vining C
The goal of the Wellness Program is to help the members of the Warren Wilson College community to create, pursue and practice a lifestyle of wellness. Activities include classes in yoga, martial arts, Pilates, vegetarian
cooking, drumming, juggling, and workshops in herb identification, healing arts, meditation, Earth skills and many others. The office also provides smoking cessation programs and drug/alcohol education programs.
Career Resource Center
Bates Canon, Director, Ext. 3033
Upper Dodge House
The Career Resource Center encourages and assists students as they move from the Warren Wilson community into the wider world of work. The Center helps students use their Warren Wilson academics, work, and service experiences as resources and tools to make a good living and, more importantly, to make a good life. The Center helps students discern their individual skills and gifts through counseling, self-assessment tools, and reflection. By encouraging students to frame a vision for their lives, the Center helps students use their skills to pursue their personal values. The Center assists students with writing resumes, cover letters, and resume portfolios.
The Center maintains a library of books, brochures, catalogs, and computer resources related to jobs, graduate and professional schools, career paths, internships, summer jobs, service opportunities, personal development, and other subjects.
Additional Support Services For:
International Students are available through the office of the International Student Advisor, Lorrie Jayne, Ext. 3015, ljayne@warren-wilson.edu, Lower Laursen
Students from Underrepresented Populations on Campus are available through the office of the Multicultural Advisor, Rodney Lytle, Ext. 3075, rlytle@warren-wilson.edu, First Floor Ogg