Division of Student Affairs
March 2016
Mary B. Coburn, Vice President for Student Affairs
Crime Prevention & Critical Issue Response
The Division of Student Affairs collaborates with campus and community partners to prevent
harm where possible and support students in crisis. The Division constantly reevaluates its efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness in crisis prevention and critical issue response.
Prevention Initiatives
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Mission The Division of Student Affairs collaborates with students, faculty and staff to create welcoming, supportive and challenging environments that maximize opportunities for student learning and success. Through high quality programs, the Division facilitates student development, celebrates differences, and promotes civic and global responsibility. Photos: (Above) Market Wednesday; Call to action for Green Dot bystander intervention program
The Division is proactive in its efforts to create a culture of support that empowers students, faculty, and staff to prevent crises and violence. Key initiatives include: • Address student issues directly and immediately through relationship building and ongoing communication. • Launch of the Green Dot bystander intervention program this spring. • Participation in a multi-campus climate study to evaluate our violence prevention and bystander intervention efforts. • Ongoing efforts to incorporate diversity and inclusion into all student leadership programming. • Student programs address concerns with hazing, alcohol and other drugs, sexual violence prevention, diversity and inclusion, personal wellness, and much more.
Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drugs
The number of student crises continues to rise. The Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act) provides emergency services through an involuntary mental health evaluation. The Florida Substance Abuse Impairment Act (Marchman Act) provides emergency services for substance abuse assessment and stabilization.