OFFICE OF STUDENT ADVOCACY & SUPPORT

The Office of Student Advocacy & Support provides holistic support services to students. Staff uses a case management approach to assist students in navigating on and off-campus resources. The goal of this office is to collaborate with students to come up with solutions to the challenges they face during their time as a student.

SERVICES

• Case Management Services
• Victim Support Services
• Behavior Intervention Team
• Foster Care Alumni Support
• The Lion Food Pantry

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE OFFERED

• Individual meetings to assess concerns of students in distress or crisis
• Referrals to campus and/ or community resources
• Consult with faculty, staff, and community on a variety of issue
• Assist students who are unsure which office to contact regarding an issue

COMMON ISSUES ADDRESSED BY STUDENT ADVOCACY

• Death of student, friend, or family member
• Student hospitalization for a physical or psychological condition
• Financial hardship
• Difficulty navigating campus
• Changes in behavior
• Well-being concerns