Inclusive Excellence

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:  WSU recognizes that our individual differences can deepen our understanding of one another and the world around us, rather than divide us. In this class, people of all ethnicities, genders, religions, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, regions, and nationalities are strongly encouraged to share their rich array of perspectives and experiences.  If you feel your differences may in some way isolate you from WSU’s community or if you have a need of any specific accommodations, please speak with the instructor early in the semester about your concerns and what we can do together to help you become an active and engaged member of our class and community. 

Campus Resources

·         Student Support Services, Howell Hall 133, 457-5465 (www.winona.edu/studentsupportservices/)

·         Inclusion and Diversity Office, Kryzsko Commons Room 122, 457-5595 (www.winona.edu/culturaldiversity/)

·         Disability Resource Center, Maxwell 331, 457-2391 (www.winona.edu/disabilityservices/)

·         Counseling Center, Wabasha Hall 220, 457-5330 (www.winona.edu/counselingcenter/)

·         Writing Center, Minné Hall 348, 457-5505 (www.winona.edu/writingcenter/)

·         GLBTA Advocate, Wabasha Hall 220, 457-5330 (www.winona.edu/counselingcenter/)

·         Advising and Retention, Maxwell 308, 457-5600 (www.winona.edu/advising/)

Details about Campus Resources

·         Two good places to help you find resources of all kinds on campus are Student Support Services and the Inclusion and Diversity Office.  Both offices are dedicated to helping students of all races, ethnicities, economic backgrounds, nationalities, and sexual orientations.  They can facilitate tutoring and point you to a wide range of resources.  Student Support Services is in Howell Hall 133, and they can be reached at 457-5465.  The Inclusion and Diversity Office is in Kryzsko Commons Room 122, and they can be reached at 457-5595.

·         If you have a disability, the Disability Resource Center (DRC) can document it for your professors and facilitate accommodation. Their office is in Maxwell Hall, 3rd floor, and they can be reached at 457-2391.  If you have a documented disability that requires accommodation, please let me know as soon as possible. If you suspect you may have a disability, you are encouraged to visit the DRC as soon as possible.

·         College can be very stressful.  The Counseling Center is there to help you with a wide range of difficulties, ranging from sexual assault, depression, and grief after the loss of a loved one to stress management, anxiety, general adjustment to college, and many others.  Their office is located in Wabasha Hall 220, and they can be reached at 457-5330.

·         For help with writing and the development of papers, the English department has a Writing Center available to students and staffed by trained graduate students pursuing their Master’s degree in English.  The Writing Center is located in Minné Hall 348.  You can make an appointment on the sign-up sheet on the door or call 457-5505.

·         The GLBTA Advocate is responsible for documenting homophobic incidents on campus and working with the appropriate channels to get these incidents resolved. In addition, the advocate can direct people to GLBT resources on campus and in Winona.  Contact the Counseling Center for the name and number of the current GLBTA Advocate.  (Wabasha Hall 220, 457-5330)