The following services are now available for survivors of domestic or relationship violence, sexual assault, or stalking:
Taxi Vouchers
Union Cab taxi vouchers are available for students who would like to receive support from Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS), UNIDOS of Wisconsin, the off-campus location of the Rape Crisis Center (RCC), or similar organizations but do not have transportation. Vouchers can be requested from any of the following individuals, no questions asked:
Julie Ibinger, Wellness Center Office Coordinator
Dominican 122 jibinger@edgewood.edu
Nancy Sawyer, Student Development Project Coordinator
Predolin 215 nsawyer@edgewood.edu
Mary Klink, Associate Vice President for Dominican Life & Mission
Predolin 222 mklink@edgewood.edu
Holland McCrea Olson, Assistant Director for Student Success and Orientation
Predolin 236 hmccreaolson@edgewood.edu
Nikki Charlestin, Coordinator for Student Engagement & Leadership
Regina 118 ncharlestin@edgewood.edu
Housing Assistance
Financial assistance is available for students who need to relocate or make accommodations to their current residence (e.g., re-keying locks, improving outdoor lighting, moving expenses) as a result of relationship violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Housing assistance of up to $300 can be requested from the following individuals:
Megan Cobb-Sheehan, Director of Personal Counseling Services
Dominican 122 mcobbsheehan@edgewood.edu
Matthew Sullivan, Assistant Dean of Students
Predolin 215 msullivan@edgewood.edu
Campus Advocate from the Rape Crisis Center
Annie Bruns, Edgewood’s Campus Advocate from the Rape Crisis Center, provides individual advocacy and emotional support to students, faculty, and staff who have impacted by sexual violence. Annie is available in the Wellness Center (Dominican 122) on Tuesdays and Fridays. Appointments can be made by calling the RCC Help Line at 608-251-7273, or by emailing annie.bruns@thercc.org