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Supporting Students

There are a variety of campus resources and support systems in place to assist students. Many of those concerns may fall into the following categories:
After Hours Concerns and Psychological Emergencies
Students of Concern
Academic Concerns
Resources for Families and Students

After Hours Concerns and Psychological Emergencies 

An emergency is an event or situation that poses a potential threat to the life, safety, and well-being of an individual or members of the University community or affects the operation or reputation of the University that requires immediate attention. In the event of an emergency, Public Safety is the primary point of contact. University Public Safety Officers are on call 24 hours every day with one trained EMT on every shift and 2 on weekends to respond to medical emergencies. Public Safety will contact the appropriate Student Life on-call staff as needed to respond to the situation.

Public Safety (Emergency Line): Call 401-254-3333 or 401-254-4357

Public Safety (Non Emergency Line):  Call 401-254-3611

Crisis Hotlines (please visit the Counseling Center Page)

Assisting Students of Concern/Students of Concern Committee

The Students of Concern Committee (SOC) supports students who may be experiencing difficulty or distress and accepts referrals. A plan for appropriate follow up and resources are identified to assist the student in achieving success at Â鶹ɫÇéƬ. Led by the Associate Vice President/Dean of Student Life and Assistant Provost of Student Success, this group meets weekly with campus representatives to discuss students referred for follow-up or otherwise identified as needing assistance.

Faculty, staff, students, or others who are concerned about a student's behavior or well-being are encouraged to submit the Students of Concern form below.   The Student of Concern Committee is not intended to substitute for faculty and staff conversations with students as those continue to be the first step in addressing the concern.  Should issues continue, the Student of Concern should be completed.   This form should only be submitted for non-urgent situations.  

Behaviors that interfere with the students’ ability to be successful or function well in the living, learning, or work environment, or that disrupts the well-being of others warrant a referral. Some examples include:

  1. Sadness, apathy, weight changes, sleep difficulty, isolation from others, or negative statements about self
  2. Nervousness, excessive worry, concentration difficulties, irritability, or muscle tension
  3. Aggression, chronic anger, or hostility toward others.  If a student expresses an immediate threat, contact Public Safety at 401-254-3333
  4. Change in personal hygiene (e.g. eating, sleep, or reduced cleanliness)
  5. References to suicide, either directly or indirectly (i.e., "I won't be around to take that exam anyway" or "I'm not worried about getting a job - I won't need one"). If a student expresses an immediate threat to kill themselves contact Public Safety at 401-254-3333
  6. Substance use that negatively affects the student or the community
  7. Eating-related concerns, such as binging, purging, excessive exercise, or negative body image
  8. Cutting or other forms of self-injury
  9. Student art, written material, oral presentations or social media posts with concerning content

  10. Declining health or death of loved one

Each student expresses their concerns uniquely. If there is doubt about the seriousness of the problem, consultation to determine next steps is available with:

  • Derek Zuckerman, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, 401-254-3042
  • Allison Chase Padula, Assistant Provost for Student Success, 401-254-3456
  • Christopher Bailey, Director Counseling Center, 401-254-3124

 

Assisting Students with Academic Concerns

Faculty and Staff are invited to partner with the Center for Student Academic Success in supporting students who may be struggling academically by making an academic referral.  

Reasons for referral might include: 

Currently failing (or in jeopardy of failing) the course,

Missing a significant amount of classes that impacts the student’s standing in the course,

Failure to submit homework/coursework,

Needs support in navigating a University academic policy/process,

In need of a referral for further academic support.

Inappropriate classroom behavior

Student art, written material, oral presentations or social media posts with concerning content

Faculty and Staff referrals are a critical component of successful intervention as it identifies students in need of additional support.

Additional Academic Resources

Absent from class for more than 3 class meetings 

Student Life Office, 401-254-3042, Center for Student Development

Referral Guide: Who to contact for specific issues 

Students can be referred to the following resources when specific assistance is needed:

Academic Resources 

Center for Student Academic Success

Advising and Peer Mentorship Office, 2nd Floor of the Library
Tutoring Center, 2nd Floor of the Library

Student Accessibility Services, 

Cultural or identity issues/support

Intercultural Center , 401-254-5422, Maple Hall
Counseling Center, 401-254-3124, Center for Student Development
Student Life, 401-254-3042, Center for Student Development
International Students,  2nd Floor of the Library
QTRAC, Maple Hall
Spiritual Life
 

Health and Wellness information

Health Education, 401-254-3042, Center for Student Development
Health Services, 401-254-3156, Center for Student Development
Counseling Center, 401-254-3124, Center for Student Development

Medical leave of absence for the semester

Director of Student and Family Assistance, 401-254-3042, Center for Student Development