Western Nebraska Community College is pleased to announce a new partnership with the
DOVES Program. In an effort to provide easy accessibility for WNCC students, staff,
and faculty, the DOVES Program has opened a new office in the Clark N. Williams Multicultural
Learning Center on the Scottsbluff Campus.
The DOVES Program provides services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence,
sexual violence, and stalking. The program serves women, men, teens, and children. Under
the new partnership, DOVES is available to any student, staff, or faculty who needs
to use their services or wants to refer someone to them. All DOVES services are free
and confidential.
The partnership is a collaboration between former WNCC Dean of Instruction Garry Alkire,
WNCC Student Services, and DOVES staff. WNCC President Dr. Todd Holcomb is pleased
with the new partnership. "The opportunity to partner with the DOVES Program is a
natural extension of the College's desire to meet the needs of our students and communities."
"At DOVES, we envision a community where every person has the right to feel safe,
live free from sexual, domestic and dating violence, and expect healthy relationships,"
said Hilary Wasserburger, DOVES Executive Director. "Our partnership with WNCC is
an extension of the work we're doing throughout the Panhandle. We believe our office
space will make it easier for students, staff, and faculty to access our services.
We're excited about this opportunity and thankful to the staff at WNCC who helped
make this happen."
In addition, DOVES is partnering with WNCC's Student Life and Engagement Center to
offer educational opportunities. Each month, these educational opportunities will
center on different themes. "Outreach programs such as this are vital in promoting
awareness around sexual violence prevention," said Sue Yowell, Vice President of Student
Services.
DOVES office hours at WNCC are Tuesdays 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. and Wednesdays 8:00 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m. DOVES will be hosting an open house Tuesday, September 29 from 12:00
- 4:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.