University of St. Thomas

What should I do to assist a troubled student?

Faculty and staff members at UST have the unique opportunity to engage directly with students and can often identify those who are struggling.
To support staff and faculty efforts, here are helpful, practical tips about assisting students most effectively and referring them to others when needed.
UST Guidelines for Response to Student Issues

Resources

The FLAG Team

An interdepartmental committee convened by Academic Counseling and the Dean of Students Office whose purpose is to make a concerted effort to approach students who seem to be having difficulty within the St. Thomas community and determines how to effectively support their retention and success within the university. Please contact 

             Sr. Sharon Howell
             Assistant Dean of Students
             (651) 962-6050                             smhowell@stthomas.edu
                                     OR
             Susan Anderson
             Director of Academic Counseling
             (651) 962-6300                             smanderson8@stthomas.edu

University Action and Response Team

An interdisciplinary group co-facilitated by the Dean of Students and Director of Public Safety. In response to a changing culture, the group has a proactive agenda which includes conducting environmental (external and internal) scans, on-going review and update of campus crisis plans, and performing threat assessments. Please contact

              Karen Lange
              Dean of Students
              (651) 962-6050                            kmlange@stthomas.edu
                                      OR
              Dan Meuwissen
              Director of Public Safety
              (651) 962-5100 or 5555             djmeuwissen@stthomas.edu
             

Additional Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Faculty & Staff as Helping Resources