Throughout life, there will always be times in which we find ourselves amidst conflict and disagreements. Understanding how to navigate those difficult conversations is an important part of growing up, and it is something that everyone struggles with. We'd like to provide some tips and suggestions about dealing with conflict in a helpful and constructive way! Accept … [Read more...] about Conflict Resolution – Tips and Resources
It is no surprise that college can be a stressful time for students, and how we handle that stress will affect our experience in college. More and more students are coming to college already diagnosed with some type of mental illness, and colleges are doing their best to try and meet the need that students have. Here at Missouri State, we have a wonderful Counseling Center … [Read more...] about Mental Health at Missouri State University
While we are in a safe neighborhood and safe city, it is still important to know how to stay safe and aware on campus – especially at night. Recently, the Office of Student Conduct brought Heather Ryan, former NCIS Agent, spoke to MSU students about how to stay safe on campus and how to keep others safe. The biggest take away from Heather’s talk was actually incredibly simple – … [Read more...] about How to Stay Safe on Campus
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month! The Office of Student Conduct would like to highlight some various programs and resources available to those that are affected or know someone who is affected by domestic violence. Green Dot is a Bystander Intervention Program that teaches people how to recognize and intervene in situations of power based personal … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! The Office of Student Conduct will be participating in and sponsoring many events throughout these next few weeks to raise awareness of sexual assault. On Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30pm, Toshia Shaw will be giving a presentation titled "How to Make a Difference in the Lives of Sex Trafficking Victims." This event will be sponsored by … [Read more...] about Sexual Assault Awareness Month