Promoting Health and Safety

TIP: Have a plan – know where you are going, who you are with, and how you will get home safely….and tell someone your plan.

The health and safety of our students is UVM’s primary concern. Below you will find a list of helpful programs, services, and resources that exist to assist students in staying healthy and safe while in college.

At times, university life can be very, challenging. If you have concerns that a student you know is in trouble, or feel you yourself are in need of support, the staff in the Dean of Students Office is a good place to turn to for help. For more information, or to seek out assistance, please contact Nicholas Efren Negrete, Assistant Dean for Retention and Assessment at 802-656-3829 or complete a CARE Report Form

Our goal is for students to: THINK about the impact of their words, actions, or silence; CARE about their community members; and to ACT to end incidents of harm or injustice.

Important Resources

There are all types of situations in college that can be challenging. We offer numerous support resources for students who may be struggling or needing additional assistance to be successful.

Alcohol & Other Drug Resources
• Our approach to Alcohol and Other Drugs on Campus
• Alcohol.edu - The mandatory online course fo all incoming first year students.
• Medical Amnesty Program - Reporting the need for medical attention due to intoxication
  National Resources
   • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - A Matter of Degree”
     Coalition to Create A Quality Learning Environmen
   • College Drinking-Changing the Culture National Institute
     on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
   • U.S. Department of Education-Higher Education Center for Alcohol
     & Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention

Other Health Resources
• Student Health Services
• Counseling Center
• Nutrition Services
• Center for Health and Wellbeing Education and Outreach

Safety & Advocacy Resources
• ACCESS (Student Disability Services)
• The Office Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity
• ALANA Student Center
• Center for Student Ethics and Standards
• Office of International Education
• Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender, Questioning, & Ally Services (LGBTQA)
• Men’s Outreach Coordinator
• Police Services
• Spiritual and Religious Life Council
• Victim’s Advocate
• Women's Center

Related Policies/Guidelines

Students are responsible for knowing the policies related to their behavior. Outlined below are those policies that often impact students’ health and safety most directly:

Alcohol and Other Drug Policy
Domestic Abuse and Prevention Protocol
Campus Demonstrations
Harassment
Hazing
Personal Safety and Security
Sexual assault
Reporting a bias incident
Reporting the need for medical attention due to intoxication (Medical Amnesty)