Special Topic Resource Pages
Concerns About International Crises or War
We are living in uncertain times, and students at the university have a variety of concerns related to international crises or war. There are students who have had personal experience as a civilian or soldier in a war-torn part of the world; students who have loved ones who are currently or potentially in harm's way; students who have concerns related to the safety of foreign students on campus, or the potential of terrorist activity in this country; students with concerns about being recalled from the US to a home country or being drafted into military service either here or abroad; and students who have concerns about how to handle differences between themselves and others regarding their political views and feelings. Many students may also have concerns about the importance, and the limits, of free speech in an emotionally and politically charged environment.
MEET WITH A COUNSELOR
If you have concerns such as those described above, you are invited to have
a confidential conversation with a Counseling Center counselor. Meetings can
be one-on-one, or you can come with a friend or a group. A counselor can work
with you to explore your feelings, fears, memories, relationships, or decisions,
and help you locate appropriate sources of further support as needed. Religiously
affiliated counseling is available through Kay
Spiritual Life Center.
SELF-HELP AND INFORMATION RESOURCES
Our Self-Help Web site has information on related
topics such as trauma, depression, anxiety (including travel anxiety), and
long-distance relationships. In addition, there are pamphlets and handouts
on related topics available in the Self-Help Library located in the reception
area of the Counseling Center, MGC-214.
Here are a few relevant links from the Self-Help site and other resources:
Trauma and Healing: Coping with a Sudden Terrible Event
(handout from the AU Counseling Center)
Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected
(advice from the American Red Cross)
Do You Have Travel Anxiety?
(handout from the AU Counseling Center)
Stress Management for College Students
(materials from a variety of University Counseling Centers)Coping With Disaster
(from the National Mental Health Association)When Disaster Strikes...
(from the American Psychiatric Association)Biological Warfare
(from the Mayo Clinic)
TO REPORT A VIOLATION
OF THE STUDENT CONDUCT CODE
In the presence of deeply
felt emotions and strongly held political views related to world events, the
university maintains it's commitments to both free speech and appropriate
behavior. If you believe that a student's behavior violates the Code of Conduct,
you are encouraged to contact the Dean
of Students or the office of Judicial
Affairs and Mediation.
In the event of violence or potential violence on campus, contact Public Safety at x3636 (emergency) or x2527 (non-emergency). You can make an anonymous report by calling 885-CLUE (x2583).
ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF SUPPORT AND INFORMATION
Office of the Dean of Students
International Student Support Services
Multicultural Affairs
Student Policies (including Student Conduct Code)
AU Emergency Information Line -- x1100
University notices on Today@AU and my.american.edu