Dear Silver Students,
I hope you and your loved ones are finding moments of rest and joy during this busy time of year. As we approach the end of the Spring semester, and we each juggle our many different responsibilities and commitments, I wanted to remind you of various Silver and University-wide resources to complement your successful engagement in our learning community. Whether you are thinking about potential second-year placements, feeling anxious about the licensing exam, negotiating your salary and benefits for a new job offer, or just trying to get through the Spring semester, we are here for you.
In addition to the resources listed below, I recommend that you bookmark our Silver Where to Go for Help Guide and/or our recently updated NYU Silver Resource Hub. Lastly, we encourage BS students to check out our Info for BS Students webpage, and MSW students to check out Info for MSW Students.
Mental Health & Well-Being
Support for Students Experiencing Bias or Harassment
- Students should report instances of bias or harassment to the NYU Bias Response Line via bias.response@nyu.edu, (212) 998-2277, or by completing the Bias Response form.
- NYU Silver has a Climate Support Protocol for Students, separate from and complementary to NYU’s Bias Response Line, which is designed to provide a support system for students who have experienced harm based on their identity(ies).
- Students, staff, and faculty can also discuss their experience directly with Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dr. Richeleen Dashield at rad9975@nyu.edu.
Accommodations and Support for Religious Observances
Addressing Challenges Related to Economic Accessibility
- If you are in need of support regarding access to technology, food, or housing, please complete the NYU Student Emergency Fund application and also share your needs with us through the school’s Silver Emergency Resource Needs Notification Form. Silver’s form allows my office [Student Affairs Dean’s Team] to engage directly with you and connect you to available resources and support.
Food Accessibility Resources
- Courtesy Meals: Available throughout the entire year, Courtesy Meals is a free, short-term, resource for students facing an unexpected financial emergency that prevents them from purchasing meals or groceries. Details can be found on the Courtesy Meal webpage.
- Swipe it Forward - Begins Friday, March 25th, 2023 (Donations open Monday, March 20th, 2023): Swipe it Forward is a NYU Student Government Assembly (SGA) program that enables meal plan members with unused meal swipes to donate them to fellow students. Each time a student donates, a voucher is placed in a bowl at the register, where students in need of a meal can then redeem them from a cashier upon check out. This program is donation-dependent and subject to availability.
- Value Packages: NYU Dining offers deals and value packages for students, which include affordable $3 and $5 Deals at NYU dining retail locations. Special promotional deals are also available each week (check out the special offers on NYUEats.com).
- To learn more about these and more programs, please visit the Food Accessibility Assistance webpage or the Student Basic Needs page.
Pronouns and Name Pronunciation in Albert
- NYU has introduced a great resource to build an inclusive classroom and community at Silver. Students now have the opportunity to add their pronouns, as well as the pronunciation of their names, into Albert. This information is accessible to faculty, advisors, and administrators in Albert and other NYU systems. Students can also opt-out of having their pronouns viewable. [Learn More]
Support for International Students
- International students are encouraged to reach out to the Office of Global Services (OGS) for support with immigration, visa, or OPT related questions.
- Hannah Levy, Academic Advisor for international students, (hannah.levy@nyu.edu) can also work with MSW international students in collaboration with OGS to address issues or concerns. Please note that only OGS can advise students on immigration matters.
Support for Students with Accessibility & Accommodation Needs
- The Moses Center for Student Accessibility (CSA) works with NYU students to determine and implement appropriate and reasonable accommodations as well as access available programs and resources to support equal access to a world-class education.
- To access services, students must connect directly with the Moses Center for their accessibility needs by contacting CSA at 212-998-4980 or via email at mosescsa@nyu.edu
Faculty and Staff Support of a Student who Reports Sexual Misconduct
- Faculty and staff at NYU (who are not NYU health clinicians or Spiritual Life Advisors) must inform the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity of any report of sexual misconduct: mary.signor@nyu.edu or 212-998-2352.
- Note: If the incident occurred at a Field placement, faculty and staff must report it to Dr. Anne Dempsey, Interim Assistant Dean for Field Learning & Community Partnerships at anne.dempsey@nyu.edu.
- Students can receive immediate 24/7 support for all health and safety needs, as well as guidance related to the legal/judicial process, by calling 212-443-9999.
Support for Students with Career-Preparation Related Questions
Support for Students Seeking Identity-Based Communities and Resources
- The Center for Multicultural Education and Programs (CMEP), the LGBTQ+ Center, and Global Spiritual Life (GSL) offer a wide range of programs, events, and resources to provide support for various identity-based communities and advance diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging at Silver & NYU.
- Here at Silver, we aim to foster inclusion and belonging through a wide range of student groups and affinity spaces. Please encourage students to check out our list of current student organizations to learn more about getting involved. Students interested in creating a new student group or reviving an inactive student group can contact silver.inclusivestudentlife@nyu.edu for more information.
- Faculty and staff have been encouraged to engage with resources and educational opportunities available from the Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation (OGI) to build capacity for fostering inclusion in the classroom and workplace.
If you need assistance and support of any kind, please do not hesitate to engage with these resources, as well as with me in my capacity here at Silver as the Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Student Ombuds. We are here to support!
In community,
Courtney O’Mealley, MSW | he, him
Associate Dean, Student Affairs | Student Ombuds
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