For the first time in its 150-year history, Wheaton College has formally instated a community group for same-sex attracted students. “Refuge” was recognized as a community group under the Student Care Committee for Student Government by President Philip Ryken Tuesday, and is composed of approximately 15 Wheaton students who identify as same-sex attracted.
According to a campus-wide email sent by President Ryken this week, all of Wheaton’s community groups under the Student Care Committee are meant to “bring students together for confidential support by others who share a similar life experience. They are not therapy groups, but they are venues to care for students, including students who feel isolated and have not found a place to connect in the Wheaton Community.” read more
