UW Today profile of Rachel Vaughn

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UW Today profile of Rachel Vaughn

Check out the link above for a nice profile on the new Director of the Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center Rachel Vaughn. Among the many things she has done while working and studying at UW was being the *first* academic adviser for PoE from 1998 – 2001! The Carlson Center is a great resource for service learning, and you can find out more information here.

SafeCampus announcement

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Dear Students, Faculty, & Staff,

What would you do if you thought a friend or colleague was involved in an abusive relationship? What if someone in your workplace or classroom regularly got his way using belligerence and intimidation? Or what if a co-worker or fellow student became repeatedly frustrated, withdrawn, or expressed desperation?

Navigating relationships can be challenging, especially when you become concerned about someone’s well-being or perhaps your own safety. We fear saying something might make others feel uncomfortable or make them angry, and reporting a problem might get them, or us, in trouble. No one gets in trouble for calling and asking; in fact, many people get connected to the resources they need that help us all maintain a safe personal, work, and learning environment.

If you find yourself wondering if you should do something, it is worth a call to SafeCampus. Calls are answered by staff specially trained to receive such reports and to provide referrals to UW services.

The SafeCampus telephone numbers are available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week:
Seattle: 206-685-SAFE (7233)
Bothell: 425-352-SAFE (7233)
Tacoma: 253-692-SAFE (7233)

You can learn more about SafeCampus online:
Seattle: www.uw.edu/safecampus
Bothell: www.uwb.edu/safecampus
Tacoma: www.tacoma.washington.edu/safecampus

Preventing violence is everyone’s responsibility.

Be well,

Dave Girts
Violence Prevention & Response Program Manager