Belonging & Support Services
Belonging & Support Services in Student & Campus Life consists of multiple offices dedicated to the holistic development of students through advocacy, empowerment, and education. This area promotes co-curricular opportunities focused on student well-being, a sense of belonging, and transformative experiences. Belonging & Support Services is led by the Robert W. and Elizabeth C. Staley Dean of Students and consists of the following areas:
Office of the Dean of Students: This area serves as a central point of contact for the advocacy, empowerment, and education of all students.
Centers for Student Equity, Empowerment, and Belonging: This area offers opportunities for students to develop a sense of belonging through identity-based programs, resources, and community spaces.
Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards: This area oversees the University’s Student Code of Conduct and Procedures while supporting students navigating behavioral issues through a restorative and educational approach.
Student Support and Advocacy Services: This area serves as the central hub for student support services, including helping students navigate difficult situations and connect to campus-wide resources.
This area provides significant opportunities for students to explore and celebrate their identities, access campus-wide support services, learn leadership and advocacy skills, navigate difficult situations, and think critically about decision-making and how their decisions affect others.
Reasons for accessing these areas:
- To share suggestions about the Cornell student experience.
- To engage in opportunities to explore and celebrate identities.
- To gain access to resources for stressful and difficult situations.
- To report or navigate behavioral issues with a classmate, roommate, or unknown persons.