FOR FACULTY/STAFF
Faculty/Staff as a Helping Resource for College
Students
College students typically encounter a great deal of stress during
their academic experience. Although many students cope
successfully with the demands of college life, for some the
pressures can become overwhelming and unmanageable. Students may
experience stress as they attempt to perform well academically,
begin their career path, navigate interpersonal relationships, and
as they balance academic, social, work and family obligations.
Some may feel isolated, sad, helpless and hopeless.
As a faculty/staff member interacting with students, you are in a
unique position to identify and help students who are in distress.
You are likely to be the first person a student reaches out to for
help. Your ability to recognize the signs of emotional distress
and to make an initial intervention can have a significant impact
on a student’s future well-being. The purpose of this site is to
help you to recognize some of the symptoms of students in distress
and to facilitate appropriate referrals to the Counseling Center
or other agencies. The Counseling Center is available to assist
you and consult with you regarding problems or situations that you
encounter with students.
- Click here
for an Index of different ways to help students in need.
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