Program mission statement
The Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) promotes and enhances the health
and development of Saint Martin’s University students through professional
mental health services, education and training. The counseling staff
integrates faith, reason and service to empower students to develop
self-awareness, knowledge and the skills necessary to make healthy choices
and build relationships in a multicultural world. The Counseling and
Wellness Center provides consultative services and training for staff and
faculty that fosters an environment supportive of student development and
wellness
Program goals, objectives and outcomes
Students will develop intrapersonal and interpersonal competence.
- Students will gain a deeper understanding of themselves.
- Students will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills
that promote healthy relationships with others.
Students will gain knowledge and skills in making healthy and safe life
choices.
- Students will become more aware of sexual assault issues and
transform information into decision-making that supports personal safety
and social responsibility.
- Students will learn and use behaviors that reduce risk in their
decision making about substance use.
The campus community will become aware of mental health issues impacting
student success and gain skills in responding and referring.
- Students will be able to articulate their awareness of college
mental health issue including substance abuse prevention, sexual assault
awareness and prevention, suicide prevention and will recognize when and
how to refer students to the Counseling and Wellness Center.
- Faculty, staff, and parents will demonstrate their understanding of
the role of the Counseling and Wellness Center and articulate the
process of support and referral.