Contact Information Academic & Student Development (Lyle Hall, 2nd Floor) • Mr. Joe Sciarretta, Chair of Academic Advisement & Student Development o 717-871-7609 o o Website: If you notice at-risk behaviors or need help with a specific student, contact Academic & Student Development. The Office of Academic Advisement seeks to provide an integrated and effective academic advising program, as well as resources and tools for students, faculty, and staff. The program (a) provides students with opportunities in assessing their interests and academic abilities, (b) encourages the fullest intellectual development of all students, (c) fosters an understanding of the value of a liberal arts education, and (d) provides an environment in which students can learn about the full array of educational opportunities available to them. Advisors assist students in taking responsibility for learning how to set academic, career, and personal goals, and help students develop strategies for achieving these goals to graduate in a timely manner. Alcohol & Other Drugs (Lyle Hall, 3rd Floor) • Mr. John Baltzer, Alcohol & Other Drugs Counselor/Instructor o 717-871-7821 o o Website: Request a presentation and/or resources concerning the effects of alcohol and other drugs. Statistics pertinent to drinking and substance abuse at Millersville University are available through this program, housed within the Center for Counseling and Human Development. Counseling Services (Lyle Hall, 3rd Floor) • Dr. Kelsey Backels, Professor/Chair of Counseling & Human Development o 717-871-7821 o o Website: Request a presentation and/or resources on the following topics: (a) accessing and using Counseling Services at Millersville, (b) information on psychiatric consult for students, (c) common reasons for seeking counseling in college, (d) healthy relationships, (e) specific disorders, such as anxiety and depression, and (f) other topics as requested.
Contact Information Academic & Student Development (Lyle Hall, 2nd Floor) • Mr. Joe Sciarretta, Chair of Academic Advisement & Student Development o 717-871-7609 o o Website: If you notice at-risk behaviors or need help with a specific student, contact Academic & Student Development. The Office of Academic Advisement seeks to provide an integrated and effective academic advising program, as well as resources and tools for students, faculty, and staff. The program (a) provides students with opportunities in assessing their interests and academic abilities, (b) encourages the fullest intellectual development of all students, (c) fosters an understanding of the value of a liberal arts education, and (d) provides an environment in which students can learn about the full array of educational opportunities available to them. Advisors assist students in taking responsibility for learning how to set academic, career, and personal goals, and help students develop strategies for achieving these goals to graduate in a timely manner. Alcohol & Other Drugs (Lyle Hall, 3rd Floor) • Mr. John Baltzer, Alcohol & Other Drugs Counselor/Instructor o 717-871-7821 o o Website: Request a presentation and/or resources concerning the effects of alcohol and other drugs. Statistics pertinent to drinking and substance abuse at Millersville University are available through this program, housed within the Center for Counseling and Human Development. Counseling Services (Lyle Hall, 3rd Floor) • Dr. Kelsey Backels, Professor/Chair of Counseling & Human Development o 717-871-7821 o o Website: Request a presentation and/or resources on the following topics: (a) accessing and using Counseling Services at Millersville, (b) information on psychiatric consult for students, (c) common reasons for seeking counseling in college, (d) healthy relationships, (e) specific disorders, such as anxiety and depression, and (f) other topics as requested.
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