Office of the Student Advocate
Cornell University Student Assembly
OFFICE OF THE
DEAN OF STUDENTS
What it is
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This office is a place to go when you don't know where to go next.
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This office oversees the University's Inclusion and Equity strategy, bridges the gap between the top administrators and students, and oversees care and crisis.
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The Dean of Students Office is home to EARS, the Women's Resource Center, and the LGBTQ Resource Center.
Website: https://scl.cornell.edu/identity-resources/office-dean-students
Email: dean_of_students@cornell.edu
Example usages of this office
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Sally Sue broke her leg. She needs to navigate winter at Cornell on crutches. The Crisis and Care team within the Dean of Students office helps Sally Sue.
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A student group wants to occupy Day Hall. They reach out to the Dean of Students ahead of time, who helps them do so safely.
Examples of common misconceptions
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Very few! Frequently the Dean of Students Office says "it's not here and here's where it is," but they always want to help.