The mission of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Working
Employee Resource Group is to facilitate conversations and actions that increase and
sustain an affirming campus climate for individuals and groups from a diversity of
gender expressions and sexual orientations. Further, we promote dialogue around gender
and sexuality that are supportive and educational in support of the University mission
and values.
To this end, the purposes of the working group include, but are not limited to, the
following:
In carrying out this mission, we seek and represent a variety of voices from various stakeholders, including students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members.
Below you will find resources for the LGBTQ community on-campus as well as in Asheville.
MORE RESOURCES for current students
Camp Annex, 114 East University Way
828.227.7301 Non-Emergency Line
828.227.8911 Emergency Line (Also used for counselor-on-call)
police.wcu.edu
Offers individual counseling and groups (including Rainbow Room LGBTQ support group)
225 Bird Building
828.227.7469
caps.wcu.edu
227 AK Hinds University Center
828.227.2276
ica.wcu.edu
Scott Hall East
828.227.7234
dsce.wcu.edu
Bird Building
828.227.7640
healthservices.wcu.edu
LGBTQ+ student organization
engage.wcu.edu
An annual festival held in Asheville to celebrate the LGBTQ community.
blueridgepride.org
An organization that provides education, advocacy, and support for transgender individuals.
tranzmission.org
Support group provided by Tranzmission for transgender individuals and their loved
ones.
tranzmission.org/transformers-support-groups
An organization that provides support for individuals with HIV/AIDS and their families,
provides education to prevent the further spread of the disease.
wncap.org
An agency that provides inclusive and comprehensive health care services for transgender
individuals and individuals with HIV/AIDS.
www.wncchs.org
Advocacy and support organization for LGBTQIA+ youth, 14-23 years old.
youthoutright.org
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to one of our members
listed below, or
submit your comments and questions
| Name | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Erin Callahan | Assistant Professor | English |
| Chris Dahlquist | Human Resources Consultant |
Human Resources & Pay Roll |
| Troi Davis | Student; SGA Director of Diversity & Inclusion | Student Government Association |
| Scott Eldridge | Associate Professor | Communication |
| Yancey Gulley | Associate Professor. | Higher Education Student Affairs |
| Jay Manalo | Associate Professor | Counseling & Psychological Services |
| Dean Paulk | Student Services Specialist | Center for Career & Professional Development |
| Amy McKenzie | Administrative Support Specialist | Philosophy & Religion |