Policies

Division

5

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Department

5.4

COUNSELING SERVICES

5.4.1

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES

Policy

The Worcester State University Counseling Center is charged with assisting students when emotional difficulties interfere with personal and academic functioning. Currently, undergraduate matriculated degree-seeking students of Worcester State University are eligible to receive counseling and consultation service at the Counseling Center.  Consultation services only are open to the full University Community.

Procedure

-The Counseling Center staff is available to consult with faculty and staff at the university regarding students’ psychological development and concerns they may have about a particular student.

-Should a Worcester State University student require counseling services beyond these offered by the Counseling Center, counselors will work with the student to identify community resources that will meet his/her needs.

Approved by Vice President/Date

 S. Brownlee

Approved by Cabinet/Date

Revised Date

Spring 2011