ℹ️ Student Services

Counseling and Psychological Services
College can be stressful and it is normal for some students to struggle emotionally while balancing the demands of college and personal lives. If you are struggling, please stop by and see me during my office hours. Know that our Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Department is available Monday through Friday 8-4:30 to assist students who need help. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help. We care about you and want you to be successful both personally and professionally here at SCSU.

How to get an appointment or make a referral to CAPS:

1. Call 320-308-3171
2. Go to the Request an Appointment link on the website: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/counseling/
3. Walk in to the CAPS clinic Monday through Friday any time between 8am and 4:30pm
4. Faculty/staff can call CAPS or walk over to CAPS in person with a student for a warm hand-off (we are located in Eastman Hall, 3rd floor).  Faculty/staff should call ahead when possible so we can be prepared for an immediate visit with the student

After hours use any of these crisis resources:
      Local crisis line at 320-253-5555 or 800-635-8008
      National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or call 1-800-273-8255
      Crisis Text Line: Text “MN” to 741-741

Food and Housing Insecurity
If you face challenges securing food or housing and believes these needs may affect your academic     performance in this course, please contact the Case Manager housed in CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) at 320-308-3171 for a consult and possible assistance. Feel free to talk to me if     you need assistance in accessing this resource.

For more information on the Huskies Food Pantry; or to order food and self-care items from the Huskies Pantry website, contact the Huskies Pantry 320-308-5685; or e-mail the Pantry foodpantry@stcloudstate.edu.

“Keep the Pack Safe” Statement
St. Cloud State University (SCSU), in coordination with state and local health departments, is closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and following the State of Minnesota’s laws and guidelines to keep everyone safe. As a reminder:
If you are not feeling well, be sure to call the SCSU Medical Clinic for assistance at (320) 308-3191 or email myhealthservices@stcloudstate.edu.

LGBTQIA  
The LGBT Resource Center at St. Cloud State University promotes full inclusion of LGBT+ folk and allies and works to dismantle prejudice, discrimination, and oppression toward and within the LGBT+ community. Visit the LGBT Resource Center for more information regarding the offered support services at St. Cloud State University.

Our Husky Compact  
As our student, we make a bond with you in Our Husky Compact to prepare you to be a global citizen of the 21st Century. As a graduate of St. Cloud State, you will be prepared for a life of intellectual, professional and personal fulfillment with the skills to discover and apply new solutions to challenges and opportunities through risk-taking, innovation and imagination.
Lifelong growth and development along the dimensions of Our Husky Compact will prepare all members of the St. Cloud State community to reconsider the world around them.

Sexual and Relationship Violence
St. Cloud State University (SCSU) is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. If you (or someone you know) has experienced/survived any form of sexual harassment or sexual violence, including rape, sexual assault, relationship or inter-partner violence, or stalking, know that help and support are available. SCSU strongly encourages all individuals to report incidents of sexual harassment to the Title IX Coordinator:

Chocoletta Simpson, MPA
Director, Equal Opportunity & Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Equity & Access
121 Administrative Services Building
Phone:  320-308-5123
Email: oea@stcloudstate.edu

Additional information and online reporting options are available here.

Please be aware that if you share, verbally or in writing, incidents of this nature, as your instructor, I am required to disclose this information to Title IX Coordinator, the designated employee to coordinate the university’s efforts to comply with Title IX federal and state requirements. If you wish to speak to a confidential employee or resource, who does not have this responsibility, you can contact the following resources:

Your safety and success as an SCSU student are of utmost importance. If you have any questions or want additional information, please contact the Office for Institutional Equity and Access at (320) 308-5123, via email at oea@stcloudstate.edu, or in person.

Student Accessibility Services
St. Cloud State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator. St. Cloud State University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity and works to provide reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. Accommodations are provided on an individualized, as-needed basis, determined through appropriate documentation of need. Please contact Student Accessibility Services or 320-308-4080, office Centennial Hall (CH) 202 to meet and discuss reasonable and appropriate accommodations for your plan. The accommodations authorized in your plan should be discussed with your instructor. All discussions will remain confidential. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request.