Student Advocacy

We advocate for UA students in a variety of ways, including everyday consultation about topics ranging from roommate issues to classroom interactions. We provide wellness checks, information and referral services and respond to individual student crises.

The UA Health and Safety Protocol is used when a student is involved in an emergency. This process facilitates the process of sharing information with parents, and the student’s support network, in order to provide the resources needed to help the student resolve the issue. In order for this process to be effective, it is extremely important that students identify their emergency contact information on Student Link.

Wellness checks are available from the Dean of Students Office when students are concerned about the behavior, health or welfare of a fellow student. We urge students to contact us so we may make the proper inquiries and refer the student to the appropriate campus service.

Sometimes it helps to have an objective third party bring students together to talk in a safe environment with the goal of resolving a conflict. This process of dispute mediation guides students toward resolution, placing primary emphasis on arriving at their own solution. Students shouldn’t hesitate to use this approach for roommate disputes, communication / relationship problems and organizational disputes.

The UA is a large community with a myriad of policies and procedures, and not surprisingly students often have questions as they navigate within this community. We are happy to assist students in understanding and interpreting University policy.

When the Dean of Students Office can’t directly assist students, we identify where to connect them to address these questions and concerns. This connection may be with a faculty member, a particular department, or available campus service.