Dean of Students

The Office of the Dean of Students is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all students. We provide assistance, advocacy, and guidance to students while also partnering with faculty, staff, and support people to champion student success. It is our privilege to be part of each student’s journey, offering holistic supports, celebrating achievements, and helping students make the most of their experience at Kirkwood Community College.

Services Offered

Accommodation Services assists students through an interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations to ensure students have equal access to educational opportunities.

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Free and confidential counseling services are available to all Kirkwood students. If you're having trouble with a relationship, are experiencing issues in school, or just need someone to talk to, reach out to one of our experienced counselors today.

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Kirkwood's Student Assistance Team can help you overcome obstacles and reach your goals by connecting you with various resources and support options. Learn more about academic and personal assistance available to students below.

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Title IX is a federal civil rights law that protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.

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Faculty & Staff Tips & Resources

As you interact with students, situations or conversations may come about which cause you concern. Often, you will be the first person to realize students need assistance. We encourage you to utilize your relationships with students to help them find the answers or help they need.

Helpful tips:

If appropriate, contact students directly if you have concerns.
Speak to students privately and in person when appropriate and possible.
- Share with the student that you are concerned about their well-being.
- See if the student is willing to share information with that will allow you to appropriately provide support resources to the student.
- If appropriate, let the student know that you will be sharing information about the student with the Dean of Students Office.
- If student behavior is not appropriate set clear expectations moving forward and communicate consequences if the behavior continues.
Depending on their situation, refer students to the appropriate resources on or off campus.
- For on campus support resources, visit the Current Students page.
- For off-campus resources, go to:
  - Linn County Community Services
The Dean of Students Office can help! If you are unsure of the best way to help students, then we can accept referrals or consult in person, by phone call or e-mail about how you best serve each unique student to address concerns or situations.

Faculty & Staff Resources

In case of emergencies on campus, call 9-1-1. Follow immediately with a call to Public Safety at 319-398-7777. Campus Security is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week on main campus only.

Contact the Dean of Students Office at 319-398-5540.
Examples:

Personal concerns
Personal tragedy or significant event impacts a student’s ability to be successful
Multiple or particularly complex issues that impede a student’s success
Individual identifies oneself as having mental health concerns

Dean of Students Office, 3034 Iowa Hall, 319-398-5540

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Examples:

Consultation concerning student behavior
Inappropriate/disruptive behavior or violation of the Student Conduct Code.
Plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct

Please visit the Violence Prevention website for additional information.

The Vice President of Student Services is responsible for closing the records of deceased students. The Vice President of Student Services, or designee, acts as a liaison between the student’s family and the college, to help manage college related business.

If a faculty or staff member are made aware of the death of a student, contact the Office of the Vice President of Students Services. The Office of the Vice President of Students Services or Dean of Students Office will work with the appropriate academic programs, classes and those impacted to provide support services.

If your question doesn't fall into one of the situations described above, contact the Dean of Students Office directly to consult. We are located on the 3rd Floor of Iowa Hall. Call us at: 319-398-5540.

Questions?

Dean of Students
319-398-5540
deanofstudents@kirkwood.edu
3rd Floor Iowa Hall