Campus resources that are accessible to all learners

Beyond the traditional college student, contemporary learners can access all campus resources and use them to their advantage.

A contemporary learner is not necessarily someone who is attending college straight out of high school. Many of these students have responsibilities outside of the classroom that can make the college experience look different from what people typically expect.

Some may be balancing full-time jobs, raising children, serving in the military or returning to school after taking time away from their education.

These circumstances can create additional challenges, which is why knowing what resources are available can make a difference in helping students stay on track and reach their academic goals.

Title IX and the University Counseling Center co-hosted the Contemporary Learners Tabling Fair to showcase the resources available to every student.

Yazmyn Smith, director of compliance for Title IX and campus instructor, said, “We are hoping to achieve out of this that the students who don’t fit the traditional mold can see that there are resources here to support them.”

“We have a 24/7 hotline for students if they are in need of someone to talk to or they are experiencing any kind of issue. They can reach out to the Title IX office for additional help or issues,” said Smith.

The fair also gave students an opportunity to learn about resources they may not know are available or may not realize they qualify to use.

From academic support and financial assistance to mental health services and help navigating personal situations, these resources are intended to support students in different areas of their lives, not just academically.

Having access to these services can make the transition into college or the decision to return to school a little easier, especially for students balancing multiple responsibilities.

All campus resources are included in students’ tuition, so they are free to use at any time while enrolled. Students can find each resource on Southeastern’s official website, which lists emails and phone numbers for current students to access them.

Courtney Williams, the associate director at the counseling center, said, “Students…remember there are mental health resources here for free. We offer individual counseling, crisis counseling and even couples counseling, which are available to all students, faculty, and staff.”

To access more information on the resources available, go to southeastern.edu and search any of the featured resources: Academic Success, advising, tutoring at the Tinsley Learning Center, Financial Aid, Title IX, Counseling Center, Health Center and Career Services.

Campus resources that are accessible to all learners

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