Quick Reporting Guide
We don’t want you to ever feel like your voice is unheard. That’s why we’ve put together two quick guides for reporting sexual misconduct. The first guide has a list of who you can report the misconduct, the level of confidentiality and possible outcomes. The second guide offers you quick contact information when you’re ready to report the misconduct.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for in the two guides below, reach out to our Title IX coordinator. We’ll get you the information and the support you need.
Sexual Misconduct Reporting Quick Reference Guide
| Resource | Information & Support | Counseling & Health Services | Informal Resolution | Formal Resolution | Confidentiality Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Wingate Police | Yes | No | No | Yes | Confidential according to state law |
| Union County Sherriff’s Office | Yes | No | No | Yes | Confidential according to state law |
| Safe Alliance Sexual Assault Hotline | Yes | Yes | No | No | Strict confidentiality |
| WU Counseling Services | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Strict confidentiality |
| WU Health Services | Yes | Yes | No | No | Strict confidentiality |
| WU Minister | Yes | Yes | No | No | Strictly confidentiality |
| WU Campus Safety | Yes | No | No | Yes | Strictly private, mostly confidential |
| WU Residence Life | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Strictly private, mostly confidential |
| WU Faculty, Staff & Administration | Yes | No | No | No | Strictly private, mostly confidential |
| WU Title IX Coordinator | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Strictly private, mostly confidential |
| WU Deputy Coordinators | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Strictly private, mostly confidential |
Quick Contact Information Guide
| Resource | Phone Number | Email / URL | Location / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Wingate Police | 704-233-1697 | N/A | 4114 U.S. 74 Wingate, NC 28174 |
| Union County Sheriff’s Office | 704-283-3789 | N/A | 3344 Presson Road Monroe, NC 28112 |
| Safe Alliance Sexual Assault Hotline | 704-375-9900 | www.safealliance.org | 601 E. Fifth St., Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28202 |
| Atrium Health (Union) | 704-993-3100 | N/A | 600 Hospital Drive Monroe, NC 28112 |
| WU Counseling Services | 704-233-8979 | counseling@wingate.edu | Holbrook Building |
| WU Health Services | 704-233-8102 | s.mccaskill@wingate.edu | Student Health Center |
| WU Campus Safety | 704-233-8999 | m.easley@wingate.edu | Campus Safety Office, Main Street |
| WU Residence Life | 704-233-8028 | res.life@wingate.edu | Alumni Hall |
| WU Faculty, Staff, Administration | See directory | See directory | See directory |
| WU Title IX Coordinator Dr. April C. Smith | 704-233-8649 | a.smith@wingate.edu | Efird Memorial Library |
YOUR TITLE IX COORDINATOR
In accordance with federal regulations, we’ve dedicated a Title IX Coordinator responsible for the administration and implementation of Wingate University’s Title IX compliance efforts. If you have Title IX questions, complaints or concerns, please contact:
Title IX Coordinator:
Dr. April C. Smith
Efird Building
(704) 233-8649
a.smith@wingate.edu
Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may be referred to the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR). The OCR ensures institutions receiving federal funding comply with Title IX regulations.
WHEN TO CONTACT YOUR TITLE IX COORDINATOR
If you feel you’ve been the victim of sexual harassment, misconduct, assault or violence or sex discrimination, we encourage you to reach out. That goes for students, faculty, staff, visitors and applicants for admission or employment. Federal and state laws prohibit retaliation against individuals who file a complaint in good faith or participate in an investigation involving an alleged Title IX violation.
Contact Us
Dr. April C. Smith
Title IX Coordinator
(704) 233-8649
a.smith@wingate.edu