Student Advocate

The Student Advocate position was created to provide students a consistent, centralized point of contact for questions, concerns and/or problems they may be experiencing on campus. The position is not intended to eliminate standard office and academic procedures elsewhere on campus, more to provide a supplemental resource for students. The Student Advocate’s primary rule is to ensure that policies are enforced fairly and that students are fully informed of what is being done and why.

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The Student Advocate will:

Assist Students in Accomplishing the Expeditious Resolution of Their Problems and Concerns

Provide Confidential & Informal Assistance to Students

Advocate for Fairness

Act as a Source of Information & Referral

Many of the student concerns that are anticipated being heard by the Student Advocate are listed below. Examples of student concerns brought to the attention of the Student Advocate include:

Environmental Safety Issues within Classrooms/Labs

Campus Safety

A Problem with a Particular Faculty or Staff Member

Office Hours not Accommodating to Student Needs

Harassment

Vandalism of Work

Suspicion of Theft

Questions or Concerns about College Policies

Personal Issues or Concerns (may or may not relate to the College)

Academic Issues or Concerns