Students are encouraged to meet with staff members and begin the career planning process as soon as they arrive on campus. Counseling and Psychological Services . Helping students deal with tensions that arise amid the changes and transitions of college life is the special concern of the staff of the Counseling and Psychological Services Center, located in the Alexander Health Center. The center also helps faculty and staff function more effectively in their roles. Services for students, faculty, and staff include psychological counseling, assessment, career planning, outreach programs, and consultation.
Confidentiality is protected by psychologist-client privilege.
Provisions are also made for anyone requesting counseling immediately. Office of Student Affairs . Throughout the year, Student Affairs provides programs that enhance academic endeavors, counsels individual students regarding their problems, offers guidance and direction to student organizations, and provides a variety of extracurricular and co-curricular activities that broaden the student's educational experiences. Specific programs, services, and activities include Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, Student Association, Student Activities, Leadership Education, and Multicultural Student Affairs. This office handles student disciplinary matters, houses the ombudspersons, coordinates parents' weekend, coordinates commencement activities, and educates the campus community on student policies and procedures.