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- Associated Students of Western Oregon University (ASWOU):<\/a> ASWOU is the student government body of Western Oregon University. This organization is designed to encompass all of the students at WOU. The student government is tasked with advocating for students\u2019 rights to the WOU administration as well as the state of Oregon and the nation. In addition, ASWOU oversees WOU student clubs and organizations, sponsors student events and coordinates the Food Pantry and Book Exchange program. Students can get involved in ASWOU as interns, senators or Food Pantry volunteers, or can visit ASWOU to learn about and get involved with WOU\u2019s many student clubs and organizations. The ASWOU office is located on the first floor of the Werner University Center, room 122.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- WOU Food Pantry:<\/a> This student-led and student-run resource has a mission to reduce the dilemma of food insecurity on Western\u2019s campus and in the Monmouth-Independence community. The Food Pantry is located in Academic Programs & Support Center (APSC) on the second floor (feels like the first floor) near the SEP Office and Honors Department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Office of Disability Services (ODS):<\/a> The Office of Disability Services provides reasonable accommodations to ensure that students with disabilities have access to Western Oregon University and its programs; through intentional interventions, programs, and services in order that WOU will meet federal requirements, encourage personal growth, and increase effective communication for our students. Located in the Academic Programs & Support Center (APSC), room 405.\n
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<\/li>\n \t- Multicultural Student Services & Programs (MSSP):<\/a> The Office of Multicultural Student Services & Programs is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented and underserved populations by providing educational opportunities and outstanding programming for ethnic and culturally diverse students. MSSP offers personal support and assistance with academic advising, financial aid and resources, conducts workshops preparing students for higher education, organizes annual programming focused on the multicultural student population, advises the Multicultural Student Union, and coordinates the On-Track and Diversity Scholars programs. Office is located on the second floor of the Werner University Center, room 212.\n
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- Multicultural Student Union (MSU):<\/a> To promote diversity and cultural awareness throughout the Western Oregon University campus and the surrounding community. MSU gives students, faculty and staff an opportunity to share their cultural background while learning about others. Annual events include Out & Proud, Nuestra Fiesta Latina, Pow Wow and Women of Culture Celebration, and the club meets weekly.<\/li>\n \t
- On-Track Program:<\/a> The On-Track program is designed to assist and support students with the goals of promoting academic success, fostering personal and professional growth as well as providing opportunities for social development. Serves low-income, first generation and culturally underrepresented students and offers academic advising, cultural support, peer mentoring and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA):<\/a> The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs is charged with the responsibility of taking care of our thousands of students during the 150-plus hours a week when they are not in class. Services include assistance with student grievances and complaints, advising of WOU policies and procedures, sexual misconduct resources, National Student Exchange program, voter registration, and the WOU Safe Ride program. The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs is here to help make students\u2019 lives easier. For more information on VSPA services including limited availability of emergency funds, contact Debbie Diehm diehmd@mail.wou.edu; 503.838.8423. The VPSA office is located on the second floor of Werner University Center (WUC), room 203.\n
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<\/li>\n \t- Safe Ride (WOLF Ride) Program:<\/a> A free shuttle service offered to Western students as a safe alternative for those who would otherwise walk alone at night. The WOLF Ride program is operated by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Students can call 503.428.7238 during service hours to request a ride between the hours of 5:00pm and 12:00am, Monday through Sunday. Ride requests are taken on a first come, first served basis (there is no \u201croute\u201d). There is only one van. The WOLF Ride van is equipped with a wheelchair lift.\n
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- Safe Ride (WOLF Ride) Program:<\/a> A free shuttle service offered to Western students as a safe alternative for those who would otherwise walk alone at night. The WOLF Ride program is operated by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Students can call 503.428.7238 during service hours to request a ride between the hours of 5:00pm and 12:00am, Monday through Sunday. Ride requests are taken on a first come, first served basis (there is no \u201croute\u201d). There is only one van. The WOLF Ride van is equipped with a wheelchair lift.\n
- On-Track Program:<\/a> The On-Track program is designed to assist and support students with the goals of promoting academic success, fostering personal and professional growth as well as providing opportunities for social development. Serves low-income, first generation and culturally underrepresented students and offers academic advising, cultural support, peer mentoring and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Multicultural Student Services & Programs (MSSP):<\/a> The Office of Multicultural Student Services & Programs is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented and underserved populations by providing educational opportunities and outstanding programming for ethnic and culturally diverse students. MSSP offers personal support and assistance with academic advising, financial aid and resources, conducts workshops preparing students for higher education, organizes annual programming focused on the multicultural student population, advises the Multicultural Student Union, and coordinates the On-Track and Diversity Scholars programs. Office is located on the second floor of the Werner University Center, room 212.\n
- Office of Disability Services (ODS):<\/a> The Office of Disability Services provides reasonable accommodations to ensure that students with disabilities have access to Western Oregon University and its programs; through intentional interventions, programs, and services in order that WOU will meet federal requirements, encourage personal growth, and increase effective communication for our students. Located in the Academic Programs & Support Center (APSC), room 405.\n
- WOU Food Pantry:<\/a> This student-led and student-run resource has a mission to reduce the dilemma of food insecurity on Western\u2019s campus and in the Monmouth-Independence community. The Food Pantry is located in Academic Programs & Support Center (APSC) on the second floor (feels like the first floor) near the SEP Office and Honors Department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Financial Aid Office<\/a><\/h3>\nThe purpose of the Financial Aid Office is to provide monetary assistance to students who can benefit from higher education by administering student financial aid programs according to federal and institutional regulations. The Financial Aid Office educates students regarding financial aid and scholarships by providing thorough financial aid counseling and financial aid consumer information.<\/p>\n
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Hamersly Library<\/a><\/h3>\nThe campus library has academic and recreational books and materials available for checkout, computers, study rooms and printers for use, access to electronic databases and interlibrary loan and Summit library exchange for access to even more materials, a 24-hour study lounge, a quiet floor (third floor), digital media center with video and audio equipment for student use, DSLR cameras for checkout, math and writing tutoring centers, lockers for checkout, \u00a0art exhibits, a cafe, and more. In addition, reference librarians and staff are trained to help library users identify topics, find and use appropriate resources for research, and evaluate information.\u00a0<\/span>Professional research assistance<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>is available at all hours and through multiple modes of communication.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n
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Service Learning & Career Development Center (SLCD)<\/a><\/h3>\nProvides access to transformative experiences, education, and counseling that advance student career development and benefit society. Offers individual support and workshops on interviewing skills and creating resumes and cover letters, advising for selecting a major and exploring career paths and graduate school options, assistance in locating and applying for on-campus employment, full-time jobs, internships, service-learning programs, study abroad programs, alternative break, and volunteer opportunities, and more.<\/p>\n
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