The Student Place of Action, Culture, & Empowerment (The SPACE) | Western Technical College

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The Student Place of Action, Culture, & Empowerment (The SPACE)

The SPACE has temporarily relocated to Coleman Center, Room 103. Learn more about the move.

Western Technical College is committed to recognizing the value each student brings to campus. While we share many similarities with one another, we also have our own unique backgrounds, experiences, needs, culture, skills, and stories. We value your commitment and want to help you thrive and reach your fullest potential at Western.

Get engaged. Share your strengths. Be empowered.

The SPACE – The Student Place of Action, Culture, and Empowerment

The Student Place of Action, Culture, and Empowerment (The SPACE) offers individualized support and advocacy, coaching, programming, and other opportunities to be engaged at Western. The Department of Equity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement is housed within this area. 

The physical space offers a relaxing atmosphere to socialize, meet new folks, and study. We offer board games, free printing, snacks, and coffee.

Involvement Opportunities

Western ENGAGE logoCheck out our events and organizations. All students are invited to attend them. Visit Western ENGAGE for more opportunities.

Reporting Concerns

Use these forms to report concerns or incidents related to your student experience, an equity issue, and/or hate or bias incident.

  • Bias Incident Report Form - To report hate or bias incidents based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
  • Sex-Based Harassment and Discrimination - To report an incident involving an allegation of sex-based harassment, such as, sexual assault, relationship violence, domestic violence, stalking, hostile environment, quid pro quo and/or any sex discrimination such as sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity and or any incidents of discrimination based on a protected characteristic.  
  • Feedback Form - To submit a compliment, suggestion or concern regarding Western personnel, services, programs or activities, processes, or facilities.
  • View other reporting forms

Basic Needs

College can be tough—and life doesn’t pause while you're earning your degree. At Western, we understand that meeting your basic needs is essential to staying focused on your education, career, and graduation goals. Visit the Basic Needs Center, your go-to place for community resources and financial support. Whether you need help with food, childcare, transportation, housing, finances, or other essentials, Western is here for you!

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