Confidentiality

CONFIDENTIALITY

Our goal at The Counseling and Wellness Center is to provide a safe environment for students as they explore their thoughts, feelings, and resolve problems. Therefore, all consultation and counseling services are confidential.

This means that CWC staff does not reveal the identity of students who seek services, will not confirm or deny participation in services, and will not discuss the details of therapy sessions with anyone outside of the counseling center without the student's knowledge and/or written consent.

All records remain confidential and information about participation in counseling does not appear on a student's academic record.

There may be instances where we will give a student the option of granting us consent to contact his/her referral source This may be a case where the student was referred to the CWC by faculty, staff, parent, or administrator.

If written permission is given, we may contact the referring individual indicating that the student attended an initial appointment. If the student has not granted this permission, no information will be shared.

Students may request to sign a written release granting us permission to share confidential counseling information with the person(s) of their choice, including faculty, staff, parents, and other clinicians. This release form is available at The Counseling and Wellness Center.

Parents and concerned others may consult with The Counseling and Wellness Center staff if they believe a student is in distress and they are uncertain how to help.

If you have concerns about your student's emotional health or behavior, including alcohol use, depression or anxiety, aggression, unusual behavior, or overall psychological well-being, we encourage you to contact us at (989) 463-7225.

 

Bob Devaney, a 1939 graduate of Alma College, went on to become known as one of the greatest coaches in collegiate football history. In his 11 years as head coach at Nebraska, Devaney produced 11 winning seasons with two national championships. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1981. At Alma he played end and was the Scots’ Most Valuable Player in 1938.

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Graduate Profile

Buddy Scarborough

Buddy Scarborough
Graduation: 2009
Major: Sociology
Minor: Women’s Studies

Prior to an “eye-opening freshman year,” Buddy Scarborough ’09 had never thought about the lived experiences of women. Once he started reading about the concepts of gender and social construction, however, he says he couldn’t get enough.

“The more I learned and understood, the more I wanted to be active in breaking down these constructs,” he says. “I broke down my own perceptions and actions and saw how the things I do on daily basis perpetuate or disintegrate restrictive constructions of gender.”

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