Sexual Misconduct and Assault Resource Team
SMART Mission Statement
The Sexual Misconduct and Assault Resource Team (SMART) is an inclusive group comprised of staff, faculty and students. SMART serves as the “umbrella group” or steering committee for efforts focused on the prevention and education of sexual assault and interpersonal violence in the Wheaton College community. SMART is a resource team that:
- serves as an advisor and consultant to the Wheaton community;
- provides support and assistance identifying resources and reporting options on and off campus;
- promotes educational programming and training aimed at creating an environment of non-violence and safety, the development of healthy relationships, social and gender awareness, and support skills
SMART Members
Melissa Rideout, SMART Coordinator
Kate McCaffrey, Associate Dean & Director, Residential Life
Cynthia Maricle, Interim Director, Student Health Services
James Kato, Area Coordinator
Rachael Powers, Head Coach, Women's Softball
Ben Chalot, Associate Director, Filene Center
Claire Buck, Professor of English
David Bamford, Assistant Director, Public Safety
Resource Contact Information
SMART – 508-286-3374 (available Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; calls generally returned during afternoon hours)
Dean of Students Office – 508-286-8218 (available Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Counseling Center - 508-286-3905 (available Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.); Confidential
Public Safety – 508-286-3333 (emergency from campus phone); 508-285-8213 (emergency from cell phone); Available 24/7
Area Coordinator On-Call available 24/7 by contacting Public Safety
