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Who Can Help?
If you are navigating a membership issue, these departments can provide support or guidance in specific ways. The best first step is to connect with whoever is your group’s primary support – usually your advisor or a campus department that supports you.
Student Leadership DevelopmentSLD is a great entrance point if your organization is navigating a membership situation. We can be particularly helpful in reviewing your organization bylaws/constitution and supporting you in next steps. If you're a member involved in an organization matter, we can help you navigate the process. Email: leadership@wm.edu |
Conflict Resolution & EducationCRE is your resource for all things conflict. We're private, voluntary, and flexible to your needs. We work with both org leaders and members in the midst of conflict or drama to promote good communication and better resolutions. We offer: one on one meetings with a student or staff specialist to process, plan for, and respond to conflict; facilitated and mediated conversations to guide challenging conversations between individuals or amongst larger groups. Our office also facilitates the informal resolution process for Title VI complaints, working with all involved parties to tailor a process that fits the situation. CRE has developed The Student Organization Conflict Toolkit for groups to utilize. Email: conflictres@wm.edu |
Fraternity/Sorority LifeFSL staff is a great point of contact if you are navigating issues connected to fraternity or sorority membership and/or issues within a chapter. We can help leaders and members involved with the process by connecting you with chapter advisors & headquarters staff, understanding each person's rights & responsibilities in this process, and facilitate other conversations with chapter leadership. Additionally, we can help leaders know and update organizational documents, understand the chapter's judicial/accountability process, and provide general guidance with these situations. Email: fsl@wm.edu |
Campus RecreationIf your sport club is facing a membership challenge, the Sport Club Office is here to help. Whether you're revisiting your club's governing documents or working through internal concerns, we can provide guidance and support. Individual members or club leaders are welcome to connect with us to talk through the situation and identify a constructive path forward. Email: sproctor@wm.edu |
Gender-Based Violence Resources & Advocacy ServicesAdaptable Resolution is a voluntary accountability option for incidents of gender-based violence. It is a structured, facilitated process between parties involved in a gender-based violence complaint that balances support and accountability without resulting in formal disciplinary action. There is not a requirement for in-person dialogue between parties. Email: lizcascone@wm.edu |
The HavenConfidential support and resources for organization leaders and survivors of gender-based violence. Services include individual/group support, info on policies/procedures & criminal/civil legal options, assistance with class absences, schedules, housing. Email: thehaven@wm.edu |
Compliance & EquityOC&E supports students and employees impacted by sexual violence (i.e., sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, & stalking) and discrimination and harassment based on a protected class (e.g., race, ethnicity, religion, gender, & disability) through supportive measures, educational conversation, informal and formal complaint resolution, and collaboration with campus partners. Responsible for university policy for Title IX and Titles VI & VII, including protecting student and employee rights and ensuring fair and equitable processes for investigation of misconduct. Assistance with navigating disclosures and accusations, understanding authority for investigation and interim actions, and consulting on member notice and managing challenging rumors, questions, and group dynamics. Email: reportconcern@wm.edu |