Assisting Students with Conflict or in Distress

For Faculty or Staff Concerned About Students

• Red Folder Initiative Information to support staff and faculty in recognizing and responding to a student in distress
• Student Support and Case Management (Students of Concern Team)

Resources to Provide Students in Distress

Graduate studies can be exhilarating, challenging, and, at times, overwhelming. It is rarely mistaken as being an "easy" route by anyone's measure, and if you find you have entered a particularly difficult time period, know that you are not alone.

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Counseling services available to graduate students, including an embedded graduate student therapist and after hours crisis services
• Don't Ignore It: To seek support, report concerns, and learn skills for helping as friends and bystanders; don't ignore harassment, discriminatory actions, unwanted sexual behavior, an abusive partner, and stalking.
• National Graduate Student Crisis Line: (877) GRAD-HLP or (877) 472-3457
• Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance​
• Office of Victim Assistance: A confidential resource for students who have experienced a traumatic, disturbing or life disruptive event
• Quick Assist: A guide provided by Student Affairs to help faculty and staff identify and refer distressed students
• Student Legal Services
• Health and Wellness Services

Conflict Resolution and Student Grievances 

• Ombuds Office – A confidential place to surface, voice, clarify and discuss university-related issues. Can help graduate students identify options to resolve disputes, to determine a course of action and to aid in the informal resolution of conflicts and concerns.

• Student Support and Case Management - A team which can connect students with resources & support on multiple fronts.

• Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution – This office can help manage & resolve conflicts, including with other students.

• Student Legal Services - Services to help students resolve or minimize their legal situations. 

• Graduate School Grievance Process and Procedures - A process to address academic grievances through a two part process involving the academic unit and the Graduate School.

• Graduate Student Grievance Form 

Additional Off-Campus Resources

• Alcohol and Substance Abuse Resources
• Domestic Violence Crisis Services
• Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA)
• Safehouse