In light of the recent verdict in Derek Chauvin Trial we want to offer the following resources. We will also be releasing other resources. And there are several relevant resources in the CIO Weekly resources file.
Our Message to the Community:
Chief Inclusion Office Message: Guilty Verdict in the Derek Chauvin Trial
Black Lives Matter. You matter. The anguish of the last year can not be overstated.
Through exhaustion and anticipation, we’ve received the guilty verdicts in the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd. While the verdicts are a step towards overall accountability, we know this trial brought many emotions to the surface. The stress and strain of the last year has been elevated.
It is okay to not be okay. It is okay to need to rest. It is okay to be angry because the verdict does not bring back George Floyd’s life, and one guilty verdict does not erase past injustices. Be you. Do not apologize for who you need to be today.
There are resources and people here for you and throughout the university. Know that you are not alone and we are here for you.
If Post-trial, you need support or if you have concerns to report, please contact:
Main Contacts for post-election concerns and support:
- Chief Inclusion Office 315-268-3785 [will be monitored after hours] diversity@Clarkson.edu
- The team is available and ready to support you. We can help you figure out how to address your concerns and needs. The Chief Inclusion Office can take reports of bias or harassment.
- Dean of Students Office 315-268-6620 deanofstudents@Clarkson.edu [will be monitored during business hours]
- Can help with any and all student needs from stress to housing to academic concerns.
- For emergencies and 24 hour response please call Campus Safety and Security 315-268-6666 or 911 – CRC use (518) 631-9900 or 911
- Safety Officers available in the ERC office and at number above.
- They can contact several offices throughout the university.
- CSS available 24/7 for safety escorts on campus and within the village of Potsdam.
Clarkson University’s Counseling Center staff is available to meet with students for a one-time or ongoing basis to offer counseling and support. You can request an appointment by calling: 315-268-6633 or by sending an email to SHAC@clarkson.edu.
Residence Life Staff is available 24/7 for students in distress. Resident Advisors, House Advisors, Resident Directors, and Professional Staff are trained in crisis management, de-escalation, and active listening. The Residence Life Office has separate meeting spaces for students who want to speak in private. Our office also has Safe Rooms that we can use while mediation is occurring or if a student feels targeted.
SafetyNet is always a resource to share concerns about students. https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?ClarksonUniv&layout_id=1
Human Resources wants to remind employees that they have access to resources on how to manage stress and mental health through the Employee Assistance Program and Telehealth. 315-268-7928.
Several members of the Bias Prevention and Response Team are also available to talk and help you find resources. Reach out to find out drop in times or set up a one-on-one time to talk. Or contact Patrice Cole in the CIO for more information on resources.
Jen Ball, jball@clarkson.edu, office 315-268-4208 text 315-212-8940 ERC 1003
Lorraine Njoki, lnjoki@clarkson.edu, office (315)268-3795 (Available for virtual Zoom meetings)
Troy Lassial, tlassial@clarkson.edu, 315-268-6647, Price Hall 1003
Annie Helfgott, ahelfgot@clarkson.edu, 315-268-4331, Price Hall 2202 (email/call ahead of visit)
JoAnn Rogers, HAART jrogers@clarkson.edu.Office 315-268-3985,(Available via Zoom)
Joshua Fiske, Chief Information Officer, jfiske@clarkson.edu, Office: 315-268-6718
Amanda Pickering, Exec Director of Academic Affairs, apicker@clarkson.edu, SC306 X-3994
Emily Sheltry, Career Advisor & Employer Relations, esheltry@clarkson.edu (zoom/phone)
Coreen Bohl, Counseling cbohl@clarkson.edu, office 315-268-6633, SHAC
Cathy McNamara, SSCcmcnamar@clarkson.edu, (315) 268-4394, ERC 1400 SSC suite
Darryl Scriven, dscriven@clarkson.edu, 315-268-2163, 305 Bertrand H. Snell Hall
And if you need support there are resources here at Clarkson.
- Student Health and Counseling Center: 315/268-6633, 1300 Educational Resource Ctr
- 24-hour Counseling Service [Accessible through Campus Safety]: 316/268-6666
- Chief Inclusion Office:315-268-3785, diversity@clarkson.edu, 110 Student Union
- Dean of Students Office: 315/268-6620, 1003G Price Hall
- Human Resources: 315-268-6497
- University Ombudsperson[Staff] (888)-268-5044
- All available by Zoom as well
The Chief Inclusion Office offers a weekly resources announcement to the Clarkson Community. The resources are meant to help people explore diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging[DEIB] for themselves, in their communities, and in our institution. They may be resources that help you re-examine society and do some introspective reflection, explain core concepts like intersectionality or anti-racism, or practical guides for action, such as how to review a syllabus for equity-minded practice or address inappropriate behavior.
The resources are linked in the announcement and saved to a common google folder for all to reference, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a0DXWcmwl4a5zM5lMsBZR_7uk8_OZhIY?usp=sharing. All prior resources can be found there.
If you would like to share thoughts on resources, please contact Diversity@Clarkson.edu. We will also be using some of these resources as the basis of workshops and professional development throughout the year.
