Division Units and Departments
ASWWU Governance & Office of Civic Engagement
Adam Lorio (he/him), Director
ASWWU Government
The Associated Students of Western Washington University (ASWWU) Government is charged by Western’s President to represent students in shared governance of the University.
Western students elect 28 individuals every academic year to represent them in our two-body governing system, comprised of the AS Executive Board and the AS Senate.
Office of Civic Engagement (OCE)
The Office of Civic Engagement promotes effective citizenship and civic engagement opportunities for Western students through services, programs, and collaboration with campus and local partners. We provide resources, services, and support necessary to ensure student representation in decisions that impact students at the university, local, state, and federal levels.
Our office is in VU 519 near the Student Government offices. Follow us on Instagram for information about events, jobs, elections, and more!
Adam Lorio(he/him), Director
Viking Union 518, MS 9106
360-650-6510
The Centers for Student Access, Community, and Intercultural Engagement Unit
Overseen by Litav Langley (they/them), Assistant Vice President
Disability Access Center
Josef Mogharreban (he/him), Director
Wilson Library 170, MS-9019
360-650-3083
The primary mission of the Disability Access Center (DAC) is to identify and remove barriers toward the realization of an inclusive campus University. Disability is an important aspect of diversity at Western, and the DAC staff partners with students who have permanent or temporary disabilities to understand their experience, and determine individualized accommodations for curricular and co-curricular environments. Students are encouraged to reach out early in their WWU experience, and can schedule a consultation appointment at any time to find out more about how the DAC might be of assistance.
LGBTQ+ Western Office
JoeHahn (he/they), Director
Viking Union 746, MS-9192
360-650-7583
LGBTQ+ Western works to advance the holistic thriving of diverse LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff at Western Washington University by collaboratively engaging the university community with transformational knowledge, resources, advocacy and celebration.
Multicultural Student Services Office
Amy Salinas Westmoreland (she/her), Director
Viking Union 751, MS-9192
360-650-2889
The Office of Multicultural Student Services (MSS) creates initiatives and programming to support Western Washington University’s strategic goals in equity, excellence, and inclusion for our students. The MSS strives to create and ensure an inclusive Western Washington University community by centering and amplifying the voice of students with underrepresented and marginalized identities. We do this through collaboration, celebration, advocacy, and the development of learning spaces that focus on the topics of race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and ability.
Counseling, Health & Wellbeing Unit:
Overseen by Sislena Ledbetter (she/her), Associate Vice President
Campus Recreation Services
Adam Leonard (he/him), Director
Wade King Student Recreation Center, MS-9098
360-650-3766
Campus Recreation Services provides each student, faculty, and staff member the opportunity to become actively involved in organized sports and recreation programs. Services provided by Campus Recreation include intramural sports, noncredit fitness classes, faculty/staff wellness, open recreation, nutritionist, athletic trainer, and sport clubs.
Counseling and Wellness Center
CJ Swanland (she/her), Director
Old Main 540, MS-9052
360-650-3164
The Counseling and Wellness Center provides students with multiple pathways to wellness, including individual, couples, and group counseling; survivor advocacy services; crisis support; drop-in wellness workshops and community check-ins; and self-help wellness resources you can access any time from our website.
Student Health Center
Lucia Pearson (she/her), Interim Medical Director
Campus Services, Level 2, MS-9132
360-650-3400
The Student Health Center provides students with a broad range of primary care medical services including, but not limited to: evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses, contraceptive services, immunizations, mental health and psychiatry, sports medicine, evaluation and referral for specialized conditions, men's and women's health care, monitoring and treatment of chronic illnesses, rapid lab tests (such as strep, influenza, mono and pregnancy tests), sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment and preventive medicine. The center is staffed by a team of board certified physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and support staff.
Student Resilience
Brandon Joseph (he/him), Director
Viking Union 756, MS 9106
360-650-2127
The Office of Student Resilience promotes a positive and healthy collegiate experience for all students and strives to increase mental and physical wellness while encouraging a proactive approach to healthier living. The hope and goal is to create a space that supports the health and happiness of members of the Western community.
Financial and Capital Resources Unit:
Overseen by Linda Beckman (she/her), Division Director of Financial and Capital Resources
Bookstore
Lara Konick (she/her), General Manager
Viking Union, 6th Floor, MS-9104
360-650-3745
The Bookstore is an independent university bookstore serving Western and the broader community since 1910. Our mission is to provide educational resources and merchandise that supports academic success and enriches a sense of community on campus. Our team is committed to keeping prices for required materials as low as possible to the benefit of all students.
Child Development Center
Carolyn Mulder (she/her), Director
Fairhaven College, MS-9118
360-650-3021
The Child Development Center is made up of teachers, students and parents working together to provide high-quality, affordable childcare to the student-parents and working professionals of Western Washington University.
Student Life Unit:
Overseen by Michael Sledge (he/him), Dean of Student Life
Basic Needs
Gina Ebbeling, Basic Needs Resource Navigator
Viking Union 420, MS-9106
360-650-3895
We strive to offer a centralized source of assistance, connecting students with the necessary support when they need it most. Whether it's food insecurity, housing concerns, or financial instability, all students are worthy of having their basic needs met.
Off-Campus Living
Julia Burns (she/her), Program Manager
Viking Union 420, MS-9106
360-650-3706
The mission of Off Campus Living is to support the success of students living off-campus by providing education, resources, and advocacy. The main goals of Off Campus Living are to:
- Increase student understanding of renting and adulting through educational programming
- Increase student connections with peers and neighbors through social programming
- Increase student awareness of campus and community resources through strategic communication
- Decrease obstacles and barriers to success for commuter students through strategic advocacy
Student Engagement
Mission Statement: The Student Engagement team supports and empowers students and staff to deliver inclusive and innovative programs that enhance growth, belonging, joy, and student success.
Casey Hayden (he/him), Associate Director, Student Activities
Viking Union 544, MS-9106
360-650-2489
Jenn Cook (she/her), Associate Director, Student Engagement
Viking Union 546, MS-9106
360-650-2390
Cynthia Sandstrom (she/her), Business Manager
Viking Union 547, MS-9106
360-650-2750
Student Life Office
Michael Sledge (he/him), Dean of Student Life
Old Main 240, MS-9006
360-650-3706
To advance Western Washington University’s educational mission, the Office of Student Life provides help for students, faculty, staff and family by supporting students experiencing crisis or difficult situations and coordinating resources at Western and in the community; educating students on Western’s Student Conduct Code, and holding accountable students who engage in misconduct; assisting students in understanding and navigating the University’s policies and processes.
Viking Outdoor Center
Stu Montgomery (he/him), Assistant Director
Viking Union 150, MS-9106
360-650-2899
The Outdoor Center provides accessible, low-cost opportunities for students and community members to engage in the outdoors! Services include trips, events, a bike shop, a rental program and managing Lakewood – Western’s watersports facility located on Lake Whatcom. OC staff work together to help others learn about the many diverse ways of getting outside together.
Student Success Initiatives Unit:
Overseen by Sara Wilson (she/her), Executive Director
Career Services Center
Mindy Pelton (she/her), Director
Old Main 280, MS 9002
360-650-3240
The Career Services Center provides a full range of services to assist students in all stages of the career development process - from self-assessment and initial academic and career planning to the job search process.
All Western students, regardless of degree or college, are encouraged to seek and use the Career Services Center early in their university experience.
Western Success Scholars
Jon Stubblefield (he/him), Program Manager
Viking Union 420, MS-9106
360-650-3705
Western Success Scholars is a program designed to increase opportunities for former foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth to connect with one another and with a network of supports, services, workshops, and group building activities aimed at helping these students succeed and graduate.
University Residences:
Overseen by Leonard Jones (he/him), Executive Director
Dining Services
Paul Wilson-Scott (he/him), Resident District Manager
Edens Hall 111, MS-9196
505-277-2738
University Dining Services serves the campus with catering, several retail cafés and markets, and three residential dining venues.
Residence Life
Holly Allar (she/her), Director
Edens Hall 113, MS-9195
360-650-2850
Students in University Residences enhance their Western Experience in diverse and inclusive communities that foster active learning, leadership, social responsibility, civic engagement, and effective citizenship: supported by a high quality, attractive and sustainable campus environment.
Viking Union
Greg McBride (he/him), Director
Viking Union
Greg McBride (he/him), Director
Viking Union 545, MS-9106
360-650-3450
The Viking Union Complex is a place for all community members - a people place, a place to meet, get involved, and to relax. The complex houses the Associated Students government offices and activities, Student Engagement administrative offices, the Viking Outdoor Recreation Center, the Multicultural Center, the Basic Needs Hub, and numerous student facilities.