Welcome to Western Kentucky University (WKU), home of the Hilltoppers. Our hilltop campus is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a city with a population of more than 70,000 approximately 110 miles south of Louisville and 65 miles north of Nashville, and is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation. Schedule a campus tour at www.wku.edu/admissions/tours.php or take a virtual tour at www.wku.edu/tour. In addition to its main campus in Bowling Green, WKU has locations at South Campus, the WKU Innovation Campus, and the WKU Agriculture and Research Education Center. WKU also has regional locations in Elizabethtown/Ft. Knox, Glasgow, Owensboro, and Somerset, which extend our academic programs, continuing education and professional development programs into the communities we serve.

WKU’s undergraduate division provides four-year programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Fine Arts, the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Bachelor of Music, and the Bachelor of Social Work degrees. Ninety-six (96) academic majors lead to the baccalaureate degree, and sixty-nine (69) academic minors are available. A number of professional and pre-professional advising tracks provide additional options.  

Three (3) associate degree programs are offered leading to the Associate of Science degree, Associate of Science in Nursing and Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies degree. Fifty (50) undergraduate certificate programs are also offered.

Graduate Studies at WKU offers graduate education in ninety-five (95) degree and certificate programs. The University confers the Master of Accountancy, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Business Administration, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Health Administration, Master of Music, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Science, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Social Work, Specialist in Education, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Doctor of Psychology. WKU also offers non-degree Rank I and II and certification-only teacher education programs.

History

On March 21, 1906, the Kentucky General Assembly approved legislation to establish two teacher training institutions, or “normal schools,” in the state. A locating commission chose Bowling Green as the site of one, and the Western Kentucky State Normal School was established. The new state-supported school took over the building and student body of the privately owned Southern Normal School. The owner of the Southern Normal School, Henry Hardin Cherry, had been actively involved in the campaign to establish teacher training schools and became the institution’s first president. Classes began on January 22, 1907.

On February 4, 1911, the school moved to its present site on “The Hill,” approximately 125 feet above downtown Bowling Green and formerly the site of the Pleasant J. Potter College. Over the next decade, the curriculum focused on teacher training and certification. In 1922, the state renamed the institution Western Kentucky State Normal School and Teachers College and authorized it to grant four-year degrees. The first such degrees were awarded in 1924.

The campus expanded in 1927 when it merged with Ogden College, a private school for young men located on the east side of The Hill. The name was shortened to Western Kentucky State Teachers College in 1930, and the following year the first graduate degree was offered.

In the 1950s and 1960s, both the curriculum and campus underwent major reorganization and expansion. In 1963, the institution merged with the Bowling Green College of Commerce. Along with The Graduate School, the Bowling Green College of Commerce became a separate college within the academic structure. In 1965, the Board of Regents approved the formation of three more colleges: the Potter College of Liberal Arts, the College of Education, and the Ogden College of Science and Technology. On June 16, 1966, Western Kentucky State College became Western Kentucky University.  

More colleges and reorganization followed throughout the years as WKU continued to grow. The College of Health and Human Services was established in 2002. In 2011, the university’s first doctoral degrees, the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, were awarded through the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. In 2011 and 2013 two additional professional practice doctoral degrees, the Doctor of Nursing Practice and the Doctor of Physical Therapy, were established, and in 2015 the Doctor of Psychology was added.

WKU’s five academic colleges are:

• College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
• College of Health and Human Services
• Gordon Ford College of Business
• Ogden College of Science & Engineering
• Potter College of Arts & Letters

In addition, the Dixie and Peter Mahurin Honors College at WKU offers high-achieving students the environment of a small, highly selective college within the framework of the larger university.

Mission, Purpose, and Core Values

Mission

Western Kentucky University (WKU) prepares students of all backgrounds to be productive, engaged, and socially responsible citizen-leaders of a global society. The University provides research, service and lifelong learning opportunities for its students, faculty, and other constituents. WKU enriches the quality of life for those within its reach.

Statement of Purpose

WKU is engaged in internationally acclaimed, student-and-learning-centered academic programs. The WKU experience occurs on several unique campus environments and through an overarching spirit which attracts an intellectually exciting and diverse family of the nation's best students. WKU provides students of all backgrounds with rigorous academic programs in education, the liberal arts and sciences, the health sciences, and business, with emphasis at the baccalaureate and masters levels, complemented by relevant associate and doctoral level programs. The University places a premium on student learning; it is committed to ensuring value in a holistic learning experience through high standards for student achievement and conduct, a strong faculty, technological innovation, personalized attention, broad access, and public accountability for actions and outcomes. Out-of-the-classroom and study abroad experiences enhance learning and contribute to the success of students.

The University encourages engaged research and public service in support of economic development, quality of life, and improvement of education at all levels. WKU faculty contribute to the identification and solution of key social, economic, scientific, health, and environmental problems. An inspiring and talented faculty promotes a high level of creative activity, diverse scholarship and an entrepreneurial attitude designed to expand knowledge, improve instruction, increase learning, and provide applied solutions toward high-quality service to the state and nation. The University directly supports its constituents in its designated service areas of Kentucky with professional and technical expertise, cultural enrichment, and educational assistance.

Maintaining a campus of distinctive history and character, WKU sustains a student population of increasing quality. It fulfills its responsibility for access through its main and regional campuses, and through extensive distance learning opportunities. WKU recognizes that its mission continues to evolve in response to regional, national, and global changes, and the need for lifelong learning.

Core Values

Shared purposes and beliefs drive the decisions and actions of any organization or institution. The core values that undergird the foundations of WKU are reflected in the University’s vision, mission, and purpose statements, and in the goals of the strategic plan.

The rich heritage that is WKU's has been built upon a foundation of shared values that have withstood the test of time and the challenges of many changes. These values are deeply embedded in the words of WKU's first President, Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry, as he set forth a vision for this University:

• to be a live school and to impart to its students a burning zeal to do and be something...
• to be progressive, to use modern methods and equipment, but reject all worthless educational fads...
• to let the reputation of the school be sustained by real merit...
• to “ring the rising bell in the human soul” by inspiring all students who come in touch with the work of the institution...

This vision is further reflected in Dr. Cherry’s oft-quoted reminder that “It’s what’s above the rim that counts” and in the two University ideals expressed in the University seal: “Life More Life” and the University motto: “The Spirit Makes the Master.”

Building upon these long lasting values, the following core values represent a reaffirmation of the shared purposes and beliefs upon which this strategic plan is built:

• Emphasis on cooperation, teamwork, and mutual respect for individual differences.
• Expectation for all conduct to be characterized by integrity, honesty, and commitment to high moral and ethical values and principles.
• Commitment to assuring quality of programs, competence of graduates, and opportunities for lifelong learning.
• A view of scholarly endeavors that includes teaching, research, and creative activities as mutually supportive.
• Encouragement of meaningful and active partnerships among students, faculty, staff, and constituents to strengthen the learning environment.
• Nurturing of innovative and creative activities of faculty, staff, and students that advance University mission and goals.
• Dedication to the importance of achieving excellence in all programs and for adding value to the degrees and credentials of our students.
• Commitment to providing a collegiate experience that prepares students to be informed, engaged, and dedicated citizens.
• Commitment to contributing to improved quality of life and economic well-being of Kentuckians, especially those in our primary service area, as well as other constituents and stakeholders.
• Commitment to developing empowered, informed, and responsible learners who recognize both the personal and shared responsibility to actively participate in university life by upholding the principles of the University Creed.

WKU 2018-2028 Strategic Plan: Climbing to Greater Heights

Climbing to Greater Heights: The 2018-2028 Strategic Plan for Western Kentucky University is a carefully defined roadmap that will guide the University through 2028. It focuses on student success and ensuring that our campus environment attracts the highest quality faculty and staff, and it renews our commitment to being fully engaged in our region and the commonwealth while providing a global context to the WKU Experience.

The landscape for public higher education is ever changing and may at times feel like an uphill climb. We will prepare ourselves to meet the challenges that lie ahead by pursuing innovation in teaching and delivery, connecting what we do to the region and the commonwealth, and ensuring that the WKU Experience transforms the lives of our students, employees, alumni, and friends and elevates the communities we serve - both in our region and beyond. These are the principles that will guide us in our climb to greater heights.

Leadership and Governance

President of the University

Dr. Timothy C. Caboni

Board of Regents

Dr. Phillip W. Bale
Mr. Gary L. Broady
Dr. Melissa B. Dennison
Dr. Jennifer R. Hammonds, Staff Regent
Mr. Derrick G. Helm
Mr. Caden Lucas, Student Regent
Mr. W. Currie Milliken
Ms. Cynthia J. Nichols
Dr. Shane Spiller, Faculty Regent
Ms. Doris C. Thomas, Vice Chair
Ms. Jan M. West, Chair

WKU President’s Cabinet

Dr. Timothy C. Caboni, President
Ms. Andrea Anderson, General Counsel
Mr. Michael P. Crowe, Director of Student Conduct and Institutional Opportunities for Enrollment
Dr. Robert U. Fischer, Jr., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mr. John-Mark Francis, Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management
Ms. Susan Howarth, Executive Vice President for Strategy, Operations, and Finance
Dr. Jenni Redifer, Associate Provost for Research
Mr. Bryan B. Russell, Chief Facilities Officer
Dr. Martha Sales, Vice President of Student Experience and Dean of Students
Ms. Jennifer Breiwa Smith, Assistant Vice President for Government & External Relations
Mr. Todd Stewart, Director of Athletics
Ms. Amanda Trabue, Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

Academic Deans

Dr. Tania Basta, College of Health and Human Services
Dr. David N. Brown, Ogden College of Science and Engineering
Dr. Terrance Brown, Potter College of Arts & Letters
Dr. Corinne Murphy, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Evelyn Thrasher, Gordon Ford College of Business
Mr. Joshua Vossler, University Libraries

College Heights Foundation Board of Directors

Dr. Timothy C. Caboni, President of WKU (Ex-Officio)
Ms. Amy Hale Chandler, Bowling Green, KY
Mr. Michael R. Cowles, Alvaton, KY
Ms. Lydia M. Dorman, Las Vegas, NV
Mr. H. Alexander Downing, Bowling Green, KY
Mr. Clarence E. Glover, Louisville, KY
Mr. R. Harvey Johnston, III, Bowling Green, KY
Mr. Marc A. Lovell, Bowling Green, KY (Chair Elect)
Mr. Jim A. Martens, Alvaton, KY
Mr. Michael L. Simpson, Bowling Green, KY (Immediate Past Chair)
Ms. Shannon M. Vitale, Bowling Green, KY
Ms. Michelle M. Wells, Prospect, KY
Mr. Bob A. Young, Bowling Green, KY (Chair)
Dr. Donald L. Smith, President of the College Heights Foundation

Accreditations

Western Kentucky University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. Western Kentucky University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Western Kentucky University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA  30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). 

AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (BS, MA, MS, MAcc, MBA) BS in Accounting, Master of Accountancy & Data Analysis, Master of Business Administration, BS in Business Data Analytics, Bs in Business Economics, AB in Economics, MA in Applied Economics, BS in Mathematical Economics, MS in Cybersecurity Data Analytics, BS in Finance, BS in Management, BS in Marketing, all certificates offered by Gordon Ford College of Business

ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (BS) BS in Civil Engineering, BS in Computer Science, Systems/Scientific Application, BS in Electrical Engineering, BS in Mechanical Engineering

ACEJMC - Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (AB) Bachelor of Arts in Advertising, Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Bachelor of Arts in Visual Journalism and Photography, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

ACEN - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ASN) Associate of Science in Nursing

ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and Dietetics with a concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics, and Graduate Dietetic Practice Certificate

ATMAE - The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (BS) BS in Mechatronics Engineering Technology

CAA - Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MS) Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

CACREP- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (MAE) Master of Arts in Education in Counseling, concentrations in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling

CAEP - Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation , and Kentucky’s Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB) (BS, MAT, MAE, EDS) Undergraduate and Graduate programs in Teacher Education, Specialist in Education for School Psychology

CAHIIM - Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (BS) Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

CAPTE - Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (DPT) Doctor of Physical Therapy

CCNE - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (BSN, MSN, DNP, FNP Certificate, PMHNP Certificate) Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Post-MSN Certificate for Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-MSN Certificate for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

CEPH - Council on Education for Public Health (BS, MPH) Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Master of Public Health

COAPRT - Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (BS) Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park, and Nonprofit Administration

CODA-ADA - Commission on Dental Accreditation of American Dental Association (AS) Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

CSWE - Council on Social Work Education (BSW, MSW) Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work

EHAC - The National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (BS, MS) Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Occupational Health Science, Master of Science in Environmental and Occupational Health Science

NAB - National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (BS, Certificate) Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration with a Long-term Administration Certificate

NASAD - National Association of Schools of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation (AB, BS, BFA) Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies, Concentrations in Studio and Art Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts with Concentrations in Studio, Graphic Design, User Experience Design, Animation, Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and Fashion Studies

NASD - National Association of Schools of Dance Commission on Accreditation (AB) Bachelor of Arts in Dance

NASM - National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation (AB, BM, MM) Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music

NASP - National Association of School Psychologists (EdS) Specialist in Education for School Psychology

NASPAA - Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (MPA) Master of Public Administration

NAST - National Association of Schools of Theatre Commission on Accreditation (AB, BFA) Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performing Arts

NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children (BS) Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Services with concentration in Child and Family Services Child Development pathway)

Approved by Professional Organizations

ACS - American Chemical Society (BS) Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

ABA - American Bar Association (AB) Bachelor of Arts in Professional Legal Studies

CEPR – Certification in Education for Programs in Public Relations (AB) Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations

University Notices

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records, including

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access. Students should submit to the University Registrar, dean, chair of the academic department, or other appropriate official, a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for an amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent, including disclosure without the student’s consent is permissible to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Regents; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Western Kentucky University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
   Family Policy Compliance Office
   U.S. Department of Education
   400 Maryland Avenue, SW
   Washington, DC 20202-8520

Release of student record information is generally not done at WKU without the expressed, written consent of the student; however, FERPA allows several exceptions described below:

1. FERPA allows the institution to routinely release information defined as “directory information.” The following student information is included in the definition: the student’s name, address, e-mail address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, enrollment status (including full-time, part-time, not enrolled, withdrawn and date of withdrawal), degree and awards received, and the most recent previous education agency or institution attended by the student. When a student wants any part of the directory information to remain confidential, an official request form must be completed in the Office of the Registrar within the first five days of class of each school term.
2. Upon request, WKU may disclose education records without the student’s consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled as long as the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer.
3. Effective January 3, 2012, the U.S. Department of Education’s FERPA regulations expanded the circumstances under which the student’s education records and personally identifiable information (PII) contained in such records—including Social Security Number, grades, or other private information—may be accessed without the student’s consent.
   1. First, the U.S. Comptroller General, the U.S. Attorney General, the U.S. Secretary of Education, or state and local education authorities (“Federal and State Authorities”) may allow access to the student’s records and PII without the student’s consent to any third party designated by a Federal or State Authority to evaluate a federal- or state-supported education program. The evaluation may relate to any program that is “principally engaged in the provision of education,” such as early childhood education and job training, as well as any program that is administered by an education agency or institution.
   2. Second, Federal and State Authorities may allow access to the student’s education records and PII without the student’s consent to researchers performing certain types of studies, in certain cases even when the university objects to or does not request such research. Federal and State Authorities must obtain certain use-restriction and data security promises from the entities that they authorize to receive the student’s PII, but the Authorities need not maintain direct control over such entities.
   3. In addition, in connection with Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems, State Authorities may collect, compile, permanently retain, and share without the student’s consent PII from the student’s education records, and they may track the student’s participation in education and other programs by linking such PII to other personal information about the student that they obtain from other Federal or State data sources, including workforce development, unemployment insurance, child welfare, juvenile justice, military service, and migrant student records systems.

Questions pertaining to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act may be directed to:

Dr. Jennifer Hammonds, University Registrar
Potter Hall 238
(270) 745-3351

Student Right-to-Know Act Annual Disclosure Statement

In compliance with the federal Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990, the University’s graduation rate is to be made available, upon request, to potential and currently enrolled students. The Act requires public disclosure beginning July 1, 1993, of this information by institutions of higher education receiving federal financial assistance.

Western Kentucky University’s graduation rate was calculated using definitions established by the U. S. Department of Education. This rate is based upon the number of beginning freshmen who entered Western Kentucky University as full-time degree-seeking students during the 2019 fall semester and who completed an associate degree or a baccalaureate degree within six years (through August, 2025). For this cohort of beginning students, the graduation rate is 56.1%.

Kentucky Center for Education & Workforce Statistics: Post-Secondary Feedback Report

The Postsecondary Feedback Reports take a deep look into what happens to Kentucky graduates after they leave college. Each report provides in-depth data by institution about which degrees are pursued, the employment of graduates as well as information about students who go on to pursue advanced degrees, average wages for various degree categories, and some insights into what happens to students who leave without a credential and do not continue their education elsewhere. Reports are created for each of the commonwealth’s public 4-year, public 2-year, and independent institutions.

For more information and to view the report please go to: https://kcews.ky.gov/Latest/PSFR.

Statement of Compliance

Western Kentucky University (WKU or University) is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution committed to providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the ADA Amendment Act of 2008, WKU does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, the intersection of these identities or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This nondiscrimination policy and practice applies to admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in WKU’s educational programs, events, and activities. In addition, WKU will not conduct business with any vendor who exhibits discriminatory and/or harassing behavior(s).

The University has adopted and published policies and procedures for reporting and responding to incidents of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. WKU’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy, No. 0.2040, can be found at http://www.wku.edu/policies/.

Any individual, whether a University employee, student, or affiliate, or non-University member, may report alleged incidents of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on a protected class to the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE).  If you believe you have been subjected to, witnessed, or have otherwise learned of allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, you should notify OIE in any of the following ways:

• Via online form at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?WesternKentuckyUniv&layout_id=95

• By email at institutionalequity@wku.edu

• By phone at 270-745-5121

• By mail or in-person at the following address:

Office of Institutional Equity

Wetherby Administration Building (across from Potter Hall), Suite 317

1906 College Heights Blvd. #11001

Bowling Green, KY 42101-1001

The Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Institutional Equity, is charged with WKU’s compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and is committed to providing a means to address complaints of sex-based discrimination, pursuant to applicable WKU policy. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ena Demir who can be contacted via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at 270-745-6867. Additional information regarding Title IX, and how to report incidents of sex-based discrimination, is accessible via WKU's Title IX website at: https://www.wku.edu/titleix/.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the University ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids to support their full participation in the University’s programs, events, and activities.  The University has designated Chantel Gillenwater as the University’s ADA Coordinator, who can be contacted via email at chantel.gillenwater@wku.edu or by phone at 270-745-5121. Employees, visitors, or third parties seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OIE at 270-745-5121 or visit OIE’s website at https://www.wku.edu/institutionalequity/. Students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact the Student Accessibility Resource Center (SARC) at 270-745-5004 or visit SARC’s website at https://www.wku.edu/sarc/.

Questions, inquiries, or complaints may be directed to the University’s Office of Institutional Equity or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.