Student Outreach and Support
The Office of the Dean of Students helps students navigate the issues they may have at the UofM. Many students face difficult times during college. Unexpected life events, personal crisis, mental health struggles or academic difficulties are all examples of challenges that can interfere with college success.
We use an interdisciplinary approach, which supports students by prioritizing academic and personal success. The primary goal is to help students succeed by helping students:
- Understand UofM policies and procedures
- Problem-solve within the UofM and the community
- Access referrals for personal matters and emergencies
- Navigate the process for resolving academic concerns and complaints
We support, but do not replace the function of academic advisors, the University Counseling Center, or financial and business offices. We work collaboratively to provide accurate information and to direct students to the appropriate resource(s) to resolve their concerns.
Student Advocacy
In addition to the Dean of Students and the contact listed below, the University has established student advocacy positions to help with requests for assistance when all other avenues have been exhausted or if you do not know who to contact about a concern. For student advocacy assistance, contact studentadvocate@memphis.edu.
Health and Well-Being Committee's Well-Being Quick Reference Guide
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ACADEMIC>> Change in quality of work >> Excessive Absence >> Missing Student >> Career and Choosing a Major >> Academic Accommodations |
Academic Advisor Tutoring: Learning Centers: Writing Center: Career Services: memphis.edu/careerservices Relations: |
Academic Advisor Student Well-Being: Tutoring: Student Support: Disability Resources for Students: Refer Student of Concern: |
Call 911 University Police Department: Emergency: Non-Emergency: Student Well-Being: Student Behavioral Expectations: student_code.pdf Refer Student of Concern: |
CONCERNING BEHAVIOR>> Disruptive >> Disturbing Written Content >> Poor Hygiene >> Alcohol/Substance Misuse >> Serious Change in Appearance >> Threatening Behavior >> Suicidal Actions |
Student Well-Being: Mental Health Physical Health Sexual Health Substance Abuse Suicide Prevention Training: Refer Student of Concern: Disability Resources for Students: memphis.edu/drs/ |
Student Well-Being: Individual Counseling Group Counseling Couples/Partners/Family Therapy Psychodiagnostic Assessment or Psychiatric Services Student Behavioral Expectations: student_code.pdf Refer Student of Concern: |
Call 911 University Police Department: Emergency: Non-Emergency: Student Well-Being: Student Support: Refer Student of Concern: |
MEDICAL>> Injury >> Illness >> Problem with Medication >> Medical Condition >> Misuse of Medication |
Student Health Services: |
Student Health Services: Student Support: Disability Resources for Students: Student Well-Being: |
Call 911 University Police Department: Emergency: Non-Emergency: Student Well-Being: Student Support: Refer Student of Concern: |
MENTAL WELL-BEING>> Anxiety >> Depression >> Disordered Eating >> Emotional Distress >> Self-Injury >> Alcohol/Substance Misuse >> Victim of Violence or Harm >> Suicidal Ideation >> Suicidal Behavior |
Student Well-Being: Disability Resources for Students: memphis.edu/drs/ Victim Services: memphis.edu/victimservices/ |
Student Well-Being: memphis.edu/shcs/counseling-center Individual Counseling Group Counseling Couples/Partners/Family Therapy Psychodiagnostic Assessment or Psychiatric Services Student Support: Student Health Services: Equity and Title IX: Protection against discrimination on Refer Student of Concern: Victim Services: |
Call 911 University Police Department: Emergency: Non-Emergency: National Suicide Prevention 24-Hour Hotline: Dial 988 Student Well-Being: Student Support: Refer Student of Concern: Victim Services: memphis.edu/victimservices/ |
PERSONAL>> Isolation or Loneliness >> Relationship >> Depression >> Disordered Eating >> Emotional Distress >> Self-Injury >> Alcohol/Substance Misuse >> Cultural Engagement |
Student Well-Being: Getting Involved: Leadership Student Clubs and Organizations Fraternity and Sorority Life Volunteerism & Community Engagement |
Student Well-Being: Student Support: Student Emergency Fund: Disability Resources for Students: memphis.edu/drs/ |
Call 911 University Police Department: Emergency: Non-Emergency: Student Well-Being: Student Support: Refer Student of Concern: |