For those students, faculty and staff who have been affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to you and your families. We would like to make you aware of the following support services that are and continue to be available on campus and in the area.
Evacuee to Evacuee
Evacuees of Hurricane Katrina are invited to a get-together to share their experiences and give support through this program sponsored by Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services. This support group hopes to set a regular meeting time. The first gathering will be held on Thursday, October 6, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in the community room of Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service at 124 East Court Street, Ithaca. To RSVP and for directions, contact Nancy at RosenN@juno.com or 272-1505 ext. 11.
Red Cross Assistance
The local Red Cross chapter has approached us and wants to provide support for any Ithaca College students from the hurricane affected areas that may be eligible for Red Cross resources. If you need any support from the Red Cross, please contact Doreen Hettich-Atkins in the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life at dhettichatkins@ithaca.edu or 274-3374 and she’ll put you in touch with our local Red Cross chapter.
Ithaca College Counseling Center and Chaplains
The professional staff of the Ithaca College Counseling Center is always available to provide help. During normal business hours, anyone can stop by the counseling center or call 274-3136 to make an appointment to see a counselor. The College chaplains are also valuable resources and can be reached at Muller Chapel at 274-3103. In an emergency situation during evenings or weekends, assistance can be obtained by calling the Hammond Health Center at 274-3177 or the Office of Public Safety at 274-3333.
Employee Assistance Program for Faculty and Staff
The Employee Assistance Program is available for faculty and staff who would like to access resources and assistance during this challenging time. For more information review this intercom article: https://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20050909064651706
The exact dates of the course need to be worked out with the Red cross.
It will be a mind opener. Students will also develop compassion and character working under very difficult conditions
General plan. The first 4 days of the course will happen in Ithaca. Students will receive training through the red cross We also plan to recruit volunteer faculty from various department at the college (Sociology, Psychology and History) to give workshops for the students before they leave
Students then leave to the South. and are placed in various places by the American Red Cross and stay there two week
When students come back just before the beginning of the semester they meet with a teacher (I volunteer) who prepares them to give presentations in a mini
conference. The conference will be open to all Ithaca College students and will last for half a day on Sunday just before classes start.
So the time frame is: 4 days intensive preparations and workshop before the trip
4 days of travel
14 days of work in the South
2 days of intensive preparation for the mini conference
0.5 day of mini conference open to all IC students.
26.5 days all together
Maximum enrollment will be 25 students.
Students will pay tuition and get 3 credits but all the money will be donated to the red cross who will help with transportation.
The faculty will not get paid for this course.
This is all just in the making and needs all the support it can get. If you wnat to be part of this, please Email novak@Ithaca.edu