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 John Arola                   Heidi Bagley

j.arola@lsc.edu             h.bagley@lsc.edu

218.733.7656                 218.733.7753

  1. Faculty and Staff: What's my role?
  2. When should I get involved?
  3. Referring a student to a counselor: Use the Early Alert Form

1.  The Important Role of Faculty/Staff:

Faculty and Staff play a key role in helping overwhelmed students get the assistance they need.  One of these ways is by contacting the counseling department when it's clear that things outside of school are negatively affecting the things inside school in a student's life.

Students often experience stress during their time at college.  Many students cope very well with stress, but some find themselves overwhelmed.  Many of the problems that students face are related to the developmental tasks of this particular phase of life.

2. When/How should I get involved?

Students' emotional distress often interferes with academic performance. Faculty/staff many times recognize students who are in trouble. In communicating interest and concern to a distressed student, faculty play an important role in helping that student to cope and be successful.

3. Student Referrals:

Faculty and Staff can refer a student to a counselor or advisor by using the Early Alert System. Filling out this simple form is a quick and easy way to refer students for more help and rescources.

Signs of a Distressed Student:

  • Changes in Mood, Appearance, or Behavior
  • Dramatic Changes in a Personal Relationship
  • Drug and Alcohol Abuse
  • Change in Academic Performance
  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • References to Suicide
  • References to Leaving School
  • Sleeping in Class
  • Disruptive Behaviors
  • Inappropriate Humor
  • Isolation From Peers
  • Confrontations With Peers
  • Withdrawal or Avoidance
  • Frustration with Workload or Grade