SOS – Supporting Our StudentsRESPONDING TO STUDENTS IN DISTRESS AT UNF

Who are our Students?

HOW DO WE KNOW WHEN THEY ARE IN DISTRESS?

Student Responses to Stress

FIGHT FLIGHT FREEZE TEND AND BEFRIEND

How do we respond to students in distress?

oRespondoDemonstrate a caring attitudeoBe aware of resourcesoReferoReport

University Resources Interfaith Center

Lend-a-Wing Food Pantry

LGBT Resource Center

One Stop Student Services

Military and Veterans Resource Center

Student Health Center

Student Ombudsman

Student Wellness Center

Women’s Center/Victim’s Advocates

Academic Advising

Counseling Center

Disability Resource Center

Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Office

Financial Aid

Housing and Residence Life

Human Resources – Employee and Labor

Relations

Factors to consider Is the student an Injustice Collector?

Is their behavior changing?

Have they made comments about harm to self or others?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, REPORT to SOS!

Tom VanSchoorDean of Studentstvanscho@unf.edu904-620-1491

Also consider the students observed behavior?

Disruptive? Threatening – Direct or Indirect? Violent?

And finally, consider the timing of your referral

The SOS TeamThe SOS team identifies and when necessary, intervenes in situations involving students whose behaviors may be cause for concern.

Dei Allard Dr. Andy King Chief Frank Mackesy Marc Snow Tom VanSchoorResidence Life Counseling University Police General Counsel Dean of Students

Greg Catron Natalie Indelicato Everett Malcolm other resource people as neededHuman Resources Faculty Member Student Affairs

SOS will:Investigate from multiple perspectives,

Determine if this is an isolated incident or a pattern requiring intervention,

And if so, develop a response to meet the student’s needs, balanced with the needs of the University

Possible ResponsesNONE

MEETING WITH THE STUDENT / DISCUSSION

REFERRAL TO SERVICES

STUDENT CONDUCT

FACILITATED WITHDRAWAL

FAQ’s1. IS MY REPORT CONFIDENTIAL/ANONYMOUS?

2. WILL I BE TOLD THE OUTCOME?

3. WHEN/WHAT TYPE OF BEHAVIOR SHOULD I REPORT?

4. HOW DO I KNOW WHO TO CALL?

5. WHAT INFORMATION WILL I BE ASKING YOU TO PROVIDE?

OTHER QUESTIONS?

TOM VANSCHOOR

DEAN OF STUDENTS

904-620-1577

TVANSCHO@UNF.EDU

FOUNDERS HALL, BLDG. 2, ROOM 1011

SOS can be reached by calling: