Now that your student has completed their first semester and has begun second semester classes, you may be wondering about what campus resources to assist with your student’s academic success.
Student satisfaction and success research suggests that students who are satisfied with their university experience tend to perform well in college. Factors that contribute to student success include connecting with others, utilizing faculty office hours, getting involved in activities and events, staying healthy, and taking advantage of campus resources.
Some examples of important campus resources include the Dean of Students Office which provides support to students in the event of absences from class, crisis intervention, illnesses, bereavement support and notification of instructors in the event of absence from class, and personal safety.
Other examples of campus resources include Academic Advising which provides personalized developmental advising to first-year, new transfer, and undeclared students. Through one-to-one and group sessions, students receive information and support to help them become good decision-makers and managers of their academic career. Another campus service commonly used by students is Tutoring Services offering one-to-one and group tutoring services for a variety of courses.
The Wellness Center offers on-campus counseling and health services including free counseling services by licensed professional counselors and limited psychiatric services. The center also offers access to nurses for minor illnesses, vaccinations, and much more.
Silver Cloud is now available to UW-Green Bay students, faculty and staff. This confidential online mental health tool is available to the UW-Green Bay community at no cost. Users will receive immediate access to programs that will assist with the management of things such as stress, anxiety and depression. Although Silver Cloud us not a replacement for traditional counseling, its’ modules offer information, tips and interactive activities to assist in the management and understanding of one’s emotional well-being.
If your student is someone who copes with mild to moderate mental health issues, this tool can provide the support and guidance they will need to help them through life’s day-to-day stressors and will provide techniques that can help sustain you between counseling appointments. If your student would like to speak to someone directly about this service, please contact the The Wellness Center at 920-465-2380. See more about Silver Cloud.
Finally, the Housing and Residential Education employs four Residential Education Coordinators (RECs) each supervising the Resident Assistant (RA) Staff in an “area” of residence hall and apartment buildings. Our goal is to provide guidance and advisement to students who need an RA or REC’s assistance, and to make appropriate referrals to campus offices and services. Students may schedule an appointment with their REC by contacting Housing and Residential Education, (920) 465-2040.