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North Carolina A&T State University

Vivian Barnette, Ph.D., HSP-PDirector, Counseling ServicesNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Gregory A. Moorehead, Ed.D.Director, Student Disability ServicesThe University of Chicago

Promoting Retention Through Support Services: African American Students

with Mental Health Concerns

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History of Offices• Student Disability Services and Counseling Services

are Divisions within Student Affairs

• Supportive of the university’s mission

• Considered critical units within Student Affairs

• Demand of increase services

• Programs & services dedicated to academic success beyond the classroom

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Importance of Offices• Must be committed to establishing and maintaining a

welcoming and accepting unit that is confidential

• Must make services available to all eligible students

• The University of Chicago’s Disability office was established in 2006 as a full-time office. In the last two years there’s been a 40% increase in the number of students registered with the office

• Due to students entering school with increased psychological concerns, A&T had to double staff in 2009

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A Snapshot of U.S. College Students• In 2009 there just under 20 million college student in the U.S.• 15.0 million college students were white• 2.8 million were black/African American (roughly 14%)• 2.4 million were Hispanic• 1.2 million were Asian

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A&T: Students ServedFemales

Anxiety, Identity, Relationship, Sexual Assault, Adjustment, Peer Issues, Grief, Depression, Anger, Substance Abuse

MalesAdjustment, Grief, Depression, Anger, Substance Abuse

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Commonly Used Assessments

• Clinical Intake• Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms (CCAPS)• Beck Inventories (Anxiety, Depression, and Hopelessness)• Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-II (MMPI-II)• Wechsler Adult Intelligent Scale (WAIS-IV) • Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA: ADHD)• Barkley ADHD Self- & Other Report Form• Woodcock Johnson III (WJ-III Achievement)• Career Appraisals: (SDS, MBTI, 16 PF, COPS, Life History Survey, KTS)• Marital Satisfaction Inventory-Revised (MSI-R)• Life Values Inventory• Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory-3 (SASSI-3)

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Critical Units• Critical units in the Division of Student Affairs, Campus &

Student Life total more than 20 departments• Student Health / Union / Recreation / Multicultural Center• International Study Abroad Programs / Trio Programs• Student Development / New Student Orientation / Greek Life• Housing and Residence Life / Dean of Students• University Police Department / Career Services• Veterans and Disabilities Support Services

• Collaborations within the division, other student support services as well as Academic Affairs are essential

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Recruitment:The University of Chicago

Student Disability Services works with the Admissions Office by providing

printed information for applicants in regards to the process for requesting accommodations.

NC A&T State University Open Forums for New Students Q&A’s with Parents Display of Services

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Services and Consultations• Only admitted or currently enrolled degree seeking

students are eligible to receive services

• Counseling Services and Disability Support Services provide training and outreach to assist faculty and staff with understanding and accommodating students with psychological, cognitive, or medical disabilities

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Exposure:The University of Chicago

• Dean of Students in graduate and professional programs act as liaisons between Student Disability Services, faculty and the student

• Deans coordinate and implement most accommodations

• University-wide Committee on Assistive Technologies work to assure accessibility in conjunction with other departments

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Exposure: NC A&T State University

• Open House • Opportunities to meet staff• Explore facilities• Interact with other students• Invitations extended to university and community partners

• Freshmen Week • Table and booth displays• Coordinating programs with student organizations• Informational table tents• Promotional items• PSA / Other forms of media and social networking

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Question…

Why do underrepresented students under-utilize services from these critical units whose

main purpose is to help them be successful and graduate in a

timely fashion?

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Possible Barriers

• Cultural and Institutional• Denial of disability or psychological disorder• Lack of Services in their high schools• Lack of awareness and expectation of assistance• Competition at elite institutions

• Cultural Background• Spirituality• Distrust • Imposter Syndrome

• Unwilling to Access Services

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Ways to help…

• Intentional efforts

• Address the stigmas—utilizing other university offices, as well as alumni

• Peer to Peer informational sessions

• “Real talk” with parents

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Retention• Academic Advisors Referrals

• Classroom Presentations• Psychological Difficulties• ADHD• Learning Difficulties• Career Interest• Veteran Support• Physical Disabilities Accommodations

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Success• Student Organizations• Office of Greek Life• Council of Presidents• Active Minds• Veteran Support Groups• Non-traditional / Transfer student groups• Create student advisory board

• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Blog, & etc.)

• Student Newspaper / Broadband TV / Radio

• Word of Mouth: Exceptional Customer Services

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Questions…

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Thank you!

NC A&T State University&

The University of Chicago

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Sources• http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/cats/education/hig

her_education_institutions_and_enrollment.html• National Center for Education Statistics


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