Mission Statement
Through intentional interactions with students and relationship building that utilizes the ecology of validation and rooted in the expanded broker and strengths-based case management models, Student Advocacy and Support promotes student success and retention, reduces risk, and enhances overall community wellbeing and safety by identifying needs, removing barriers, leveraging resources, and fostering student self-efficacy and self-advocacy.
Training and National Best Practice Guidance
The Student Advocacy and Support team is trained in student development, behavioral and violence risk assessment, and case management through the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Association, the National Association of Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment, and the Higher Education Case Management Association, respectively.
Student Advocacy & Support Case Management Model
Case managers provide goal-oriented and strengths-based assessment, intervention, and coordination of services to students experiencing physical, emotional, academic and/or psychological difficulties. The Student Advocacy and Support Case Management Model exists at the intersection of the Broker/Expanded Broker Model and the Strengths-Based Model.
Broker/Expanded Broker Model
- Assisting individuals with obtaining resources.
- Follow up on resource connection and utilization.
- Specific action plan developed to meet student need.
Strengths-Based Model
- Individuals already possess resources to cope and make change.
- Sees potential in every environment and situation.
- Uses collaboration as a tool for growth and change.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Individualized Support for Students
Our office supports students' unique circumstances by providing individualized support through navigating university and community resources, policies, processes, and conflict.
Absence Notifications and Post-Hospitalization Support
Our office can notify your faculty and other relevant members of the campus community (employer, residence director, athletic coach, etc.) of absences due to:
- Bereavement
- Hospitalization
- Jury Duty
- Personal crises
- Unexpected medical emergencies
For students admitted to the Bryan Psychiatry In-Patient Unit, information will be provided to you at admission about how to allow your case worker at Bryan to communicate with Student Advocacy and Support to coordinate non-clinical case management upon your discharge.
Medical Withdrawal and Re-Enrollment
A medical withdrawal provides students the opportunity to take time away from campus for the treatment of a mental or physical health condition that impairs their ability to function safely and successfully as a member of the campus community. Students must meet with a Student Advocacy and Support Case Manager to initiate this process.
Emergency Basic Needs
Our office supports students who are facing financial, food, or housing insecurity through campus and community resource connection, emergency funding support, and temporary, emergency on-campus housing.