117 Wissink Hall
507-389-5160
The Academic Computer Center (ACC) has over 400 computers and printers for student use. All computers have access to the Internet and are constantly being upgraded to keep current with technology. Student workers are on duty at all times to maintain the lab, provide safety and security, and offer technical assistance. For students who need to develop their computer skills, free one-on-one sessions are offered throughout the semester.
Surrounding the open lab are six classrooms/labs for hands-on, interactive instruction. In addition, a service area houses black and white and color laser printers.
A multimedia area provides access to the latest technology in digitizing art, flatbed and 35mm scanning, video, and sound editing.
Use of the services provided in the ACC requires a valid MavMAIL username and password.
Students who have personal computers in their rooms or at home, can access the campus computer network via DSL, or cable.
Over 800 computers are located in the library and around campus in specialized satellite labs.
112 Armstrong Hall
507-389-2986 (V), 800-627-3529, 711 (MRS/TTY)
The Office of Affirmative Action is responsible for monitoring the recruitment and employment process and for assisting faculty, staff, and students who believe they have been harassed or treated unfairly because of their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal laws or Minnesota State Colleges and Universities policy. For additional information, contact the affirmative action office at the above numbers.
The Minnesota State Student Association contracts an attorney who will counsel you on your rights. Call 507-389-2611, or stop by the office in 280 Centennial Student Union. The attorney can help you with landlord/tenant issues, parking, personal and criminal matters, child support, small business, torts, and more.
117 Centennial Student Union
www.mnsu.edu/campushub
507-389-1866
Fax: 507-389-2227
E-mail: campushub@mnsu.edu
The Campus Hub provides a wide variety of services throughout the day and beyond normal closing times. In addition to being the main information center for the campus, the Campus Hub is the first point of contact for the Student Financial Services Unit, which includes Financial Aid and the Accounts Receivable Staff. The Campus Hub is your "one stop center."
The Campus Hub can assist with just about any general campus information needed. It has a supply of forms and campus maps. Come to the Campus Hub to inquire about your financial aid or bill, sign up for direct deposit, purchase your bus pass, purchase a temporary parking permit, turn in your application for graduation, request a transcript, change your address, etc. A notary public service is also available to students, faculty, and staff at no charge.
The Campus Hub is centrally located in the Centennial Student Union, and can be visited in person, reached by calling phone or email. You can also get information and access many Campus Hub services on the website.
The Campus Hub is open during the academic year, Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Friday 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The summer hours are 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
For assistance evenings and weekends, the CSU Information Desk is open Monday–Friday 5:00 p.m.–12:00 midnight, Saturday 10:00 a.m.–12:00 midnight, and Sunday 12:00 P.M.–12:00 A.M. The phone number is 389-6767.
209 Wigley Administration Center
www.mnsu.edu/cdc
507-389-6061
The CDC offers services to ALL Minnesota State Mankato students - no matter what their stage of academic and career planning. Career counselors are available to assist students with choosing an academic major, identifying career options, assessing the availability of jobs in a certain field, finding an internship, preparing for the job search process, and planning for graduate/professional school.
Undeclared Majors Handbook: Check out the workbook that students can use independently or with a counselor to make career decisions. Pick up your free copy in the CDC or access the handbook on our website. Internet resources: Career and job search links, an online workshop for undeclared majors, statistics on recent graduates, and information on all upcoming workshops and events are available on the CDC website. Sign up for DISCOVER, an online career development system available free for students to use on any computer with Internet access. This system includes assessments to assist students in learning about themselves as well as information on majors and careers. E-mail cdcdiscover@mnsu.edu to get started. MavTips: By signing up for the MavTips e-mail newsletter, students can receive information on programs and events as well as tips to help decide on a major. To sign up, e-mail cdc@mnsu.edu.
Mavjobs.com is the CDC's online system for connecting students with part-time/seasonal jobs, internships, and entry-level employment. Students of all majors can review and apply for jobs and internships online, research employers who will be interviewing on campus, upload a resume to be reviewed by employers, participate in on-campus interviews and much more!
In addition to one-on-one sessions to assist students with the internship and job search process, the Minnesota State Job Search Handbook is available in the CDC or can be downloaded from the CDC website. This popular resource covers the steps that comprise a job search: skills assessment, resume development, planning a job search strategy, and interviewing. The Handbook also includes numerous samples of resumes and cover letters. Other related services include: Practice Interview Days; extensive job listing and on-campus interviewing through mavjobs.com, CDC Quickstop walk-in hours (See website for specific times); numerous free job search publications; and an extensive hard copy Resource Library.
The CDC co-sponsors numerous events each academic year that provide students with opportunities to connect with employers in a wide variety of fields. Annual events include: Fall Part-time Job Fair, Fall Career and Internship Expo, Government Job and Internship Fair, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Career Day, Minnesota State Mankato Summer Job Day, the Minnesota State Universities Job Fair and the Minnesota Education Job Fair. (For a full listing of events, visit the "Fairs and Events" page on the CDC Web site.)
125 Memorial Library
www.mnsu.edu/academicssuccess
507-389-1791
The Center for Academic Success is the primary academic support resource for the university. You can impove your academic performance by using the variety of services provided by the Center. Tutoring is available for most general education courses on a walkin basis. M, T, W 9:00 A.M.-8:0O P.M., TH 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M., F 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. in ML 116. Bring you MavCard and come as often as you need or want. Services are free to all registered Minnesota State Mankato students. Tutors are trained, experienced and have demonstrated mastery in the subject they tutor. Other services are available are Academic Success Strategies,PPST and GRE preparation, conversation adn pronunciation clinics for second language learners and customized workshops upon demand.
The Children's House, in Wiecking Center, has licensed capacity of 90 children, ages six weeks to six years, on a year-round, regular basis. It does not provide drop-in care. Priority is given to Minnesota State Mankato student, staff, and faculty children. The cost is reasonable, but it is a busy place and always has a waiting list. If you are interested in gaining experience working with young children, Children's House offers academic student participation under several programs. Call 507-389-1645 for information regarding either child care or experiences available.
245 Centennial Student Union
507-389-1455
The Counseling Center offers confidential help to assist students in resolving personal, social, and educational concerns that may be interfering with their ability to succeed at the University. Services include short-term counseling, educational programming, crisis intervention, consultation, national testing, and referral to outside resources.
You do not have to be experiencing an emotional or academic crisis to use the Center. No concern is too small to bring in to discuss. Common concerns include adjustment to college, low self-esteem, relationships, sexuality, loss, indecision, stress, depression, test anxiety, and coping with difficult family situations. Chemical dependency and eating disorder services are available through the Health Education Office of Student Health Services.
A feeling of trust and safety is critical for persons to grow and learn about themselves. Visits to the Counseling Center are private and no one outside the Center is given any information without your written permission. No information becomes part of your academic record. There are some required legal and ethical exceptions to confidentiality; these exceptions will be discussed with you at your first appointment.
After an initial evaluation, a recommendation will be made to you regarding how best to proceed in order to help you with your concerns. This may be individual counseling here at the Center or referral. We can assist you in connecting with other sources of help on campus or in the community if the difficulty in question is one that is outside our resources. Counseling is an active and collaborative process that requires open and honest communication. The goal of counseling is to listen and help you clarify your own thinking, deepen your self-understanding, and increase your self-reliance.
The Counseling Center is open from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during Fall and Spring semesters. Contact the Counseling Center at 389-1455 for the summer schedule. To make an appointment, stop by the Counseling Center, and complete a short form. This form will help the counselor begin to understand your concerns and life situation. During the initial appointment, you and the counselor will discuss and clarify your counseling needs.
The professionals on the counseling staff are experienced in responding to a variety of personal and social issues typically encountered by university students, and include doctoral and master's level psychologists, counselors, and at times, doctoral interns and/or master's-level interns.
For pregnancy-related testing and information call Student Health Services, 507-389-6276. For general information, call the Women's Center, 507-389-6146 or the Health Education Office, 507-389-5689.
The Women's Center, 507-389-6146, and the Blue Earth County Sexual Violence Resource Center, 410 S. 5th, Mankato, 507-304-4295, provide support and information to survivors of sexual assault.
The Women's Center, 507-389-6146, and local Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA House), 507-625-SAFE, offer assistance and resources to students experiencing physical, emotional, or sexual abuse by partners or family members.
To encourage the safety and well-being of all students and to involve the entire Minnesota State Mankato community, the focus of Health Education is the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Services provided include information regarding birth control, pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, healthy eating, physical fitness, smoking cessation, stress management, and alcohol and other drugs. In addition to the professional staff, students are trained as peer educators to work with the Health Education staff to provide fun, innovative, student-to-student education. Health Peers Reaching Out (Health PROs) focus on health promotion. Please call 507-389-5689 for educational and confidential assistance.
The Dental Clinic is dedicated to the community and our students who actively learn by providing comprehensive dental hygiene services. Services provided include dental cleaning, periodontal maintenance care, periodontal therapy, fluoride treatments, pit and fissure sealants, nutritional counseling, desensitization, antimicrobial therapy, alginate impressions for study models and mouth guards, radiographs (X-rays) and tooth whitening for nominal fees. Most insurance plans, MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance are accepted. Students and the public are encouraged to use its services. The clinic is handicapped accessible. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 507-389-2147.
132 Memorial Library
www.mnsu.edu/dept/dso
507-389-2825 (V/TTY) or 9-711 (MRS/TTY)
E-mail: dso@mnsu.edu
The Office of Disability Services facilitates accommodations for individuals with disabilities, which ensure equal access to programs, services, and activities offered by Minnesota State, Mankato. The Office of Disability Services can assist with advocacy, alternative format of printed materials, alternative testing services, assistive technology, early registration, note taking, sign language interpreters, and textbooks on tape. The Office also serves as a resource and referral agent for community contacts and disability related information.
Emergency assistance is available on a 24-hour basis through the University Security Office. Grievances, questions, or requests related to equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities should be presented to the Disability Services Director at the numbers listed above or the Affirmative Action Officer at 507-389-2986, 711 (MRS/TTY), or 800-627-3529.
111 Wiecking Center
507-389-5568
This office can be reached for any questions in the area of air quality, chemical safety, and work place conditions. Environmental Health and Safety includes airborne contaminants, laboratory exhaust fume inspections and standards, hazardous waste disposal and management, Employee Right-To-Know, environmental monitoring, respiratory protection program, University Safety Committee, and provides many other services.
Security provides a walking escort service on campus for individuals upon request. The service is available 24 hours a day throughout the year by calling extension 2111. If you are near one of the emergency phones (identified by a blue light), use it to access a direct line to Security.
10 Gage Complex
www.mnsu.edu/FYE/
507-389-5498
The Office of First Year Experience at Minnesota State University, Mankato is a dynamic program with a core mission of first year student success and retention. Through a variety of programs, the office is poised to impact students at the time of entrance to the University, throughout the first year and beyond.
Housed within the Division of Student Affairs, and facilitating Academic Affairs supported programs, the Office is uniquely positioned to work with staff and faculty from both divisions to impact the success of first year students!
The programs housed within the Office of First Year Experience have a significant impact on first year student success and retention at Minnesota State Mankato! Data collected within the First Year Seminar and the Learning Communities Program demonstrate that students participating in these programs achieve significantly higher grade point averages and retention rates during their first year than students not involved in either program.
First Year Seminar is a one-credit general education course specifically designed for first year students. This course is designed to develop student success skills, such as reading, writing, and speaking. It strives to help students gain intellectual confidence, build in the expectation of academic success, and to provide assistance for a successful transition to the University.
Good academic advising is the key to academic success and timely graduation. The Office of First Year Experience is committed to providing comprehensive advisement regarding the General Education Curriculum, providing introductory advising to various colleges, and providing referrals to individual colleges as students formally declare an academic major.
First Year Experience staff serve as primary academic advisors to students who have not yet decided on a major. They also offer support and referral to any student with academic or college transition difficulties, as well as answer general academic advising questions.
Based on the high number of students using this service, we suggest pre-scheduling an appointment that meets your individual scheduling needs. Most appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes.
The Learning Communities Program brings life in the classroom together with life outside the classroom to allow first year students opportunities to reach their goals as students and ease the transition into life at the University. The program provides first year students an opportunity to join a community that supports their academic success.
Learning Communities are groups of 25 students who co-enroll in Fall semester courses and live on the same residence hall floor. Participants develop lasting friendships with students who share common academic interests and have the opportunity to interact with select campus faculty.
In addition, each Learning Community has a Learning Community Coordinator (LCC) who assists each student in setting and achieving academic goals, develops study groups for the community, and plans community events. A learning community provides a fun and supportive start to college.
The campus-wide information center, The Campus Hub is located at 117 Centennial Student Union, and is open during the academic year, Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Friday 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The summer hours are 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The phone number is 389-1866.
The Centennial Student Union Information Desk is open Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The phone number is 389-6767.
For student phone numbers call the University switchboard, 389-2463.
The International Center is a one stop shop for students, faculty, staff and the Mankato community to come for international services and activities as well as information about overseas opportunities. Housed under the International Center's roof are staff for International Student and Scholar Servcies, Study Abroad, and International Programs.
International Programs specialist help students and faculty research and participate in study, intern, volunteer, or work abroad. Expert advisors are available to help research the vast world of opportunities available to each University student. Minnesota State Mankato currently sponsors several on-going study abroad programs and other short-term programs around the globe. It is also possible to participate in a program sponsored by another university or agency. Servcies include help with credit transfer and course selection, use of financial aid, passport and visa applications, pre-depature orientation, issuance of the nternational Student Identity Card (ISIC) for travel discounts and insurance, and much more.
International Students and Scholar Services (ISSS) staff advise International students and scholars on academic, social, immigration, and financial issues. ISSS also offers cross-cultural programming throughout the academic year and supports the International Student Association and its activities, the largest of these being a community wide International Festival each spring. There are approximately 500 international students representing 66 countries at Minnesota State Mankato. For more information about the services provided by the International Center please visit our office, call, or check out out Web site.
The International Center is the campus resource to help students and faculty research and participate in study, intern, volunteer, or work abroad. Expert advisors are available to help research the vast world of opportunities available to each MSU student. Minnesota State Mankato currently sponsors several on-going study abroad programs and other short-term programs in around the globe. It is also possible to participate in a program sponsored by another university or agency. Services include help with credit transfer and course selection, use of financial aid, passport and visa applications, pre-departure orientation, issuance of the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) for travel discounts and insurance, and much more. Go global with the International Center by visiting our new office, calling, or check out our website.
The International Center is home to the campus experts who advise international students and scholars on academic, social, immigration, and financial issues. The IC also offers cross-cultural programming throughout the academic year and supports the International Student Association and its activities. There are approximately 500 international students representing 66 countries at Minnesota State Mankato. Call or visit our website for more information.
The Office of Institutional Diversity concentrates on four basic areas:
Programs are sponsored and co-sponsored by the Office working in cooperation with other University programs and departments. The Office maintains the Intercultural Student Center which is a focal point on campus for cross-cultural social interaction.
The Diversity Institute provides on-going diversity education and training for Minnesota State Mankato staff, faculty, and students. It also provides customized training for the business community, government, and special interest groups.
The College Access Program, housed in the Office of Institutional Diversity, is designed to facilitate the tradition from high school to college and reinforce the academic skills for underrepresented students preparing them to be successful in college.
Reference Services: 507-389-5958
Library Services supports the University curriculum by providing students and faculty with information resources available through traditional and evolving technologies. Your MavCard is your library card. The barcode number on your MavCard and your last name are used to access electronic library resources from a remote site. Assistance and instruction in the use of information resources is available through reference services, formal classes, Web access, and individual consultations with librarians. Wireless Internet access is provided for personal laptop computers in all study areas of Memorial Library.
The library's resources and services include:
243 Centennial Student Union
507-389-6300
The Office of Multicultural Affairs coordinates service facilities at Minnesota State Mankato in order to provide assistance to students of color. The Center is open to all students and helps to promote cross-cultural interactions between all ethnic groups. The Center provides tutorial services, assistance in financial aid, and personal and academic counseling for students' education at Minnesota State Mankato. The Office of Multicultural Affairs assists the University in implementing cultural programs and activities. Please call for more information.
Each summer, the Office of First Year Experience provides a series of two-day comprehensive Orientation sessions for new, entering students to the University. Several programming tracks are provided to assist new students with their preparation to attend Minnesota State Mankato. Tracks include first year student transition issues, informative sessions on a variety of services offered at Minnesota State Mankato, and academic advisement to assist with class choice. Students complete their Orientation experience by registering for their fall courses.
A separate family program is provided to address parental concerns and questions, assist parents with their transition experience, and educate parents about services the campus provides for students.
An abbreviated program is provided for all transfer students. An introduction to services and student expectations is provided in conjunction with information regarding transfer credit evaluation, academic advising, and course registration.
Abbreviated Orientation sessions are offered the third week of August, November, and January, prior to the start of the second semester.
Private faxing is available at three sites on campus. Those sites are in the Library Copy Shop (Fax#507-389-1040), Wiecking Copy Shop (310 Wiecking Center, Fax 507-389-5861), and Trafton Copy Shop (118 Trafton Science Center, Fax 507-389-2522).
The rates for the fax machines on campus are:
Do you want an extra copy of the notes from that class you missed or the term paper you just finished? How about a poster for your organization's next event? Photocopying services are available around campus in the seven full-service Copy Shops. The library has a variety of special services available, as well as being open extended hours during the week and on Saturdays and Sundays. Microfiche scanning and printing is also available. For your convenience, there are 14 coin-operated machines located in the major traffic areas around campus, as well as seven located in the Library Copy Shop. The MavCard can also be used to operate several of these machines. Your MavCard vending stripe can have value added at any of the Copy Shops. For more information, call 507-389-2702. Assistance for Copyright permission needed for class materials or manuals to be sold to students may also be obtained by calling the Copy Shop Coordinator's Office at 507-389-2702.
The seven student-run Copy Shops throughout campus produce over 15 million copies per year. They also produce enlargements, reductions, transparencies, as well as provide binding and fax services. The Wiecking Copy Shop offers services such as laminating, color copying, printing, and thesis printing. The Copy Shops can be reached at the following numbers:
University Printing Services, 309 Wiecking Center, provides graphic, printing, and bindery services for students, departments, and campus organizations who wish to produce academically related work such as posters, brochures, papers, programs, tickets, newsletters, etc. They also have the only full-color photocopier available on campus to produce copies or transparencies. For more information, call 507-389-1181.
222 Wiecking Center
507-389-2111
Security is an integral part of the campus community - a positive presence on our campus. All members of the department strive to be sensitive to the needs of all, while protecting the rights and property of the University Community.
The Patrol Division provides 24-hour vehicle and foot patrol, visitor and new student assistance, investigation into campus crimes, and serves as a liaison with the Mankato Department of Public Safety and Gold Cross Ambulance Service.
EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) are available to respond to medical emergencies and are in direct radio contact with Gold Cross Ambulance Service.
The Walking Escort Service is designed to make the Minnesota State Mankato campus a safer, more enjoyable place for you. When you are on campus for any purpose, a student escort will gladly walk with you to any other destination on campus and surrounding apartment complexes. You can reach the Walking Escort Service by dialing Security at 2111 on any on-campus telephone. A student escort will come to meet you at your location and escort you to your campus area destination 24 hours a day.
21 Carkoski Commons
507-389-6276
The Student Health Services (SHS) provides medical care and health education for all currently enrolled students who pay the student activity fee. The Student Health Service is located in the lower level of Carkoski Commons and is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., when classes are in session. Summer Session office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The SHS is staffed by full-time physicians with a specialty in family practice and family nurse practitioners. The SHS has an in-house laboratory and pharmacy. Students are urged to make appointments to ensure faster service by calling 507-389-6276. Walk-in patients are treated on a first-come, first-serve basis with emergencies given top priority.
Medical services include care for colds, coughs, injuries, skin rashes, STDs, birth control, depression, and other medical problems. If needed, referrals can be made to specialists. There are minimal charges for physicals, office visits, lab tests, prescriptions, and special procedures. Payment can be made with cash, check, MavCard, and major credit cards. Because insurance coverage varies, students should bring insurance information into the Student Health Service at the time of their visit. Students may utilize the SHS one semester after graduation at Minnesota State Mankato, but will incur full costs, because they no longer pay student fees.
The Text Telephones (TTY) are used for communication for individuals with hearing and speech-impairments. Listed below are the offices that have TTYs and the telephone number of each:
The Minnesota State toll-free information number (800-722-0544) also has TTY capability from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
If you need to communicate with someone with hearing or speech-impairments and a TTY is not available, this is possible through the Minnesota Relay Service (MRS) at 800-627-3529, 9-711 (from campus), or 711 (off campus). The function of this service is to serve as a connection between a caller and someone with a TTY. Minnesota Relay Service does not take messages; the person being called has to answer in order for the connection to work.
324 Wiecking Center
507-389-1211
The federally funded TRIO programs are designed to identify promising students, prepare them for college level work, provide information on academic and financial aid opportunities, and offer tutoring and support services once they reach campus to ensure college retention and graduation.
Minnesota State University, Mankato is one of over 1,200 colleges, universities, community colleges, and agencies in America now offering TRIO programs. TRIO funds are distributed to institutions through competitive grants. TRIO refers to six programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the four listed below are offered at Minnesota State Mankato.
Educational Talent Search (ETS) is designed to provide workshops, classroom activities, group sessions, and individual counseling for participants in grades 6-12 in 14 area senior and junior high schools. The goal of ETS is to increase the likelihood that participants complete high school and gain admission to postsecondary programs, learn about financial aid, and re-enter secondary educational programs. ETS is an early intervention program that serves large numbers of students, beginning with students in 6th grade and continuing to work with them until they graduate from high school and enroll in postsecondary education. ETS is located in the 356 Wiecking Center.
The McNair Scholars Program is a federally supported program designed to provide first generation, low income students, and students from groups underrepresented in graduate education the opportunity to effectively prepare for graduate studies. The program aims to provide participants with high-quality and relevant research opportunities, access to technology, and concrete assistance in order to ensure their success in graduate programs. For more information, call 507-389-1188 or visit 322 Wiecking Center.
Student Support Services is a federally supported program that assists students in achieving their potential both personally and academically. Student Support Services helps students deal effectively with all aspects of college life. It is the goal of Student Support Services to retain and graduate participants from Minnesota State University, Mankato. There is an eligibility criteria to participate in this program. Eligibility is based on income level (as determined by the United States Department of Education), first generational student (neither parent has a bachelor's degree) and/or disability. The services provided by Student Support Services are free to participants. The services include tutoring, academic advising, personal and/ or career counseling, career planning, workshops, seminars, and cultural activities. For more information, call 507-389-2797.
The Upward Bound Program is funded through the U.S. Department of Education. Participants in the program are high school students who have potential to be good students, but need some help with their academic skills and motivation. Upward Bound is designed to better prepare students academically, socially, and culturally for education beyond high school. It is a program for the student who has given little or no thought to attending college or vocational school, or is uncertain of his/her success in such a school. Located in the 324 Wiecking Center, Upward Bound currently places over 85-90 percent of its graduates in colleges, universities and vocational schools across the country.
If you or someone you know is a survivor of rape or any other form of relationship violence, the Women's Center is a place where you can find resources, referrals, support and like-minded people. Non-therapeutic help is available on a walk-in basis, as well as by appointment.
Develop relationships while getting involved. Help the Center plan and implement programs including The Vagina Monologues, Love Your Body Day, National Young Women's Day of Action, Women's History Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and Women's Leadership, as well as raising sexual violence awareness and providing prevention education.
Need help and do not know where to turn? Women's Center staff members are trained to help students with any need. Resources are available related to eating issues and body image, assertiveness, self-esteem, nontraditional students, sexual violence support services, feminism, reproductive rights, social justice, and countless other issues.