Student Affairs - Student Advocacy
An Advocate can help you:
- Succeed in your goals by
- Understanding the challenges you face…
- dealing with deferred disciplinary suspensions
- facing academic probation
- discussing future career plans
- Considering how to overcome person/social/academic problems when necessary through appropriate referrals…
- Personal Problems:
- Managing anger
- Coping with family issues
- Social Problems:
- Exploring relationship issues
- Avoiding personally damaging situations
- Academic Problems
- Dealing with test stress
- Helping with course withdrawals
- Communicating your concerns to faculty, staff and parents….
- Critiquing student letters of appeal
- Explaining personal problems to faculty
- Discussing alcohol/drug policies with parents
- Eliminating red tape to help you cut through barriers…
- Helping with refunds
- Expediting use of student resources (disabilities, counseling, tutoring)
- Mediating policy issues (parking, withdrawals, conduct violations)
- Examining issues and problem solving…
- Discussing educational options
- Discussing the seriousness of disciplinary sanctions
- Balancing school and work
- Developing strategies for success…
- Promoting a well-rounded education (concerts, plays, recreation)
- Making use of resources (The Tutor Program, the Writing Center)
- Learning time management techniques
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 581-1406.
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