Supporting Students No Matter the Challenge

The time between the first day of classes and graduation can be a long journey for students. For some, it’s a very straightforward and linear path. For other students, the growth and learning during college can be accompanied by bigger challenges which can bring forward questions, concerns, and leave students in need of support.

That’s where Student Support and Accountability comes in.

Student Support and Accountability can help develop a plan to help solve complex challenges and advocate for student needs. The office also responds to campus safety concerns, and provides policy oversight for the university.

The Center for Advocacy, Response and Education provides confidential, free and voluntary support and advocacy to students, staff and faculty who have been impacted by sexual violence (including rape), domestic/dating violence and abuse, sexual harassment, and stalking.

In the past year, SSA and CARE served thousands of students, each with unique circumstances.

• By the Numbers

  The Office of Student Support and Accountability served 3,668 students and received 877 student of concern referrals. They sent absence verification and general support letters on behalf of 1,987 students reaching 8,639 faculty contacts.

• To date, the Center for Advocacy, Response and Education served 168 students* and reached over 3,109 individuals across 59 events.
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  SSA completed 20 critical incident response team processes.
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  SSA received around 15 reports for student organization conduct and behavior review. This resulted in 4 formal investigations by the University and national organizations.

*CARE operates their numbers from October 1 through September 30, so numbers are incomplete for the current reporting period.

How to support students in your network

Faculty and staff are often the bridge between students and getting the support they need. These quick links can help you get started in referring a student to where they need to go.