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For students, college is a time marked by a variety of emotions from excitement and happiness to fear and indecision. As a parent or support person, your student will often turn to you for advice, feedback or just a sympathetic ear. Use this list of resources to support your student's health and safety, living and learning environment.
Center for Multicultural Education
Financial Aid/Student Employment
Student Involvement and Activities Center
Wellness and Recreation Services
Violence Intervention Services
Center for Multicultural Education
Plaza Level, Maucker Union, 273-2250, www.uni.edu/cme/
The CME provides both educational and cultural activities that promote cross-cultural awareness, multicultural understanding and intercultural communication through participation in its programs by all segments of the University of Northern Iowa and Cedar Falls/Waterloo communities. We foster success in racial and ethnic minority students, contribute to the cultural competence of all students and promote an appreciation of diversity in the university community.
Counseling Center
203 Student Health Center, 273-2676, www.uni.edu/counseling
The Counseling Center provides individual counseling, group therapy, couples counseling and workshops for personal growth and mental health concerns. Students make appointments to deal with issues such as:
- feeling depressed and/or anxious
- coping with a disruptive relationship
- interpersonal relationships
- sexual issues or abuse
- eating disorders
- family concerns
- stress
- sexual identity issues
Dean of Students
118 Gilchrist, 273-2332, www.uni.edu/deanofstudents
The Dean of Students office staff is available to assist students with general advice, answer questions and help with any issues or concerns that may arise. They are connected to a network of campus-wide problem solvers and can refer students to an appropriate office or service, depending on the need.
Department of Residence - Housing and Dining
Redecker Center, 273-2333, www.uni.edu/dor
Living on campus means a lot more than just places to eat and sleep. The residence life staff and student leaders provide support and encouragement to new students as they adjust to changes in relationships and surroundings. Year-round programs focus on opportunities for new and returning students to lay the groundwork for great communities.
Financial Aid/Student Employment Office
105 Gilchrist, 273-2700, www.uni.edu/finaid
The Office of Financial Aid administers a comprehensive program of financial assistance for students. The office offers all federal student aid programs as well as a variety of scholarship assistance. Job opportunities are available on and off campus for students. Current job postings are available by checking the Online Job Board.
Student Health Clinic
016 Student Health Center, 273-2009, www.uni.edu/health
Health services are available to students and their spouses who have paid the health fee. Primary health care, women's services, mental health services, pharmacy, laboratory and minor office procedures are available at the Student Health Clinic.
Student Involvement and Activities Center
Plaza Level, Maucker Union, 273-2683, www.uni.edu/maucker/siac
A list of the more than 300 student organizations on campus can be accessed on the Web via the UNI homepage under the Student Life menu.
Substance Abuse Services
101 Wellness/Recreation Center, 273-3423, www.uni.edu/subabuse
If you have ever wondered whether your student's alcohol or other drug use is excessive, Substance Abuse Services has many resources that can help. Signs of a potential problem include increased tolerance, lowered academic performance, trouble with friends, family, school authorities or the police, guilt about your use, previous attempts to cut back, and failing to meet obligations and responsibilities.
Wellness and Recreation Services
101 Wellness/Recreation Center, 273-6275, www.uni.edu/wellrec
Wellness and Recreation Services offers: programs related to personal health (e.g. healthy eating, smoking cessation, stress management, sexual health, etc.), fitness, recreation and leisure classes, intramural and club sports, outdoor recreation activities. See our website for more details.
Violence Intervention Services
101 Wellness/Recreation Center, 273-2137, www.uni.edu/violenceservices
Violence Intervention Services provides an array of services to victims of sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking and harassment. Services include counseling, medical and legal referrals, arrangements for safe housing and alternate course assignments, helping in obtaining No Contact orders, assistance with academic concerns, information and support in lodging university and/or criminal complaints, meeting accompaniment and case updates. All services are confidential and free of charge.
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