The fact that you have sought consultation is also confidential. The first step is to call Marilyn Simmonds at 459-5561 to discuss the situation. Depending on the outcome, one option is to make an appointment for the student with the Counselor while the student is with you. If you send a student to the Counseling Center, remember that this is confidential. Referrals for counseling are not part of the student's college record.
Initial appointments are usually about fifty minutes in length.
They involve trying to get a picture of the immediate concern, some history regarding its development, an idea of the student's resources for dealing with the concern, and an understanding of what the student has already tried to do. After the initial appointment, the counselor cannot tell you anything about the student without the student's written permission. However, students are encouraged to let you know how they are progressing.