Student Care and Support
Student Care and Support Services
Student Care and Support services advocates for all students by connecting students to appropriate campus and community resources through an individualized approach. Students are provided with referrals, resources, and follow-up if needed. We are dedicated to ensuring our students are well supported and connected.
Staff in the Care and Support area of the Office of the Dean of Students can offer students resources and support related to academic concerns, mental/physical health, extended class absences, food/housing/ financial insecurity, concerns with with peers, faculty and staff, as well as campus climate concerns.
Emergency Assistance Programs
The student emergency assistance program provides a short-term solution for students who are in need of an immediate meal, housing, and other basic needs. If you or someone you know is experiencing food/housing/financial insecurity, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students. *Please note that in applying for assistance, the case manager may inquire about a student’s financial aid, meal plan, and/or other mechanisms of support to ensure that the student is able to fulfill ongoing needs. Please note that this application will be available starting August 22, 2022.
Provides a short-term solution for student in need of an immediate meal. This program can provide students with a limited meal card to be used in our dining halls (Social House, Kreischer Sundial and Carillon Place). Students can complete a food assistance application or come to the Office of the Dean of Students to request assistance.
The success of this program is based on the generosity of our students. We believe in Falcons taking care of falcons. Therefore, students can donate 3 swipes per week at Social House, Kreischer Sundial or Carillon Place at the cashier’s station or through this form. Donated Swipes will be placed on a meal card for students facing food insecurity.
This program provides a student facing food insecurity with a bag of groceries to sustain them for 3 days. The bag contains three days’ worth of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Students can complete a food assistance application or come to the Office of the Dean of Students to request assistance.
We are aware that hardships in life do not stop when one becomes a student. We are also aware that not every student has support and resources to meet their basic needs during times of emergency. As such, we have this program that can provide students with toiletries, clothing vouchers to a local business, laundry cards, feminine hygiene products, and other basic toiletries. Please note that this is based on availability and need. Please call the Office of the Dean of Students 419-372-2843 and schedule a meeting with the case manager to obtain this assistance.
Ways to support student assistance programs
Interested in sponsoring a food drive for the Grab-N-Go Food bag Program? (please contact the Office of the Dean of Students for more information)
Be a part of the BGSU community’s response to COVID-19
Your gift will help with essential needs such as rent, utilities, technology and equipment, travel expenses to return home or even buy food. This aid will greatly help our students who are working hard to navigate the changes this pandemic brings and to stay on track to graduate.
Donate a swipe to our Falcon Care Program
This program provides students experiencing food insecurity with a temporary meal card that has 5 swipes to be used in our dinning halls. Students can donate 3 swipes per week to the Falcon Care Program to help sustain the program. This aid will greatly help our students who are working hard to navigate financial challenges, while striving to meet their academic requirements.
The Grab-N-Go program was founded by the Office of the Dean of Students as there is an apparent need for students facing food insecurity.
By hosting an event, you can help address food insecurity in our community. In our Food Drive Guide, you will find planning tips, a list of items the program collects, and other tips to make your food drive a success.
Class Absence Notification
This is a verification of a student absence and is NOT intended as an excused absence from class. Student's need to be reminded to contact their professors on their own, as soon as they are able regarding this absence. Please call the Office of the Dean of Students at 419-372-2843 to submit a class absence notification.
Reporting Student Related Issues
Bowling Green State University is committed to fostering a safe and welcoming campus community. We want to ensure that students, faculty, staff and the public have the ability to inform the University of issues such as:
- Student or Student Organization Misconduct
- Students of Concern
- Hazing
- Title IX and Sexual Harassment
- Campus Climate Concerns
- Harassment/ Discrimination
Events
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week November 13-17th
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual week intended to highlight the unique needs of members of our community who are housing and/or food insecure. Did you know in Wood County nearly 15% of people are facing food insecurity? Did you also know that in Wood County nearly 28% of households are living below the poverty line? To bring awareness to this the Office of the Dean of Students wants to educate the BGSU community about issues, needs, and experiences impacting people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. During the week of November 13-17th there will be multiple events going on around campus that you will be able to attend and engage with to learn more about these issues and resources to support folks impacted by housing and food insecurity.
November 1st Through November 17th- Annual HHAW food drive competition
The annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week food drive goal is to help raise awareness for the food insecurity needs on BGSU’s campus by collecting food donations for the ODOS Grab-N-Go bag food program.
November 7th- Tableing for swipes at the Bowen Thompson Student Union from 1-3 pm
The Office of the Dean of Students along with volunteers will be tabling at the Bowen Thompson Student Union to collect meal swipes for our Falcon Care Program. This program provides a short-term solution for students in need of an immediate meal. This program can provide students with a limited meal card to be used in our dining halls (Social House, Kreischer Sundial and Carillon Place).
November 9th- Tableing for swipes at the Carillon from 11-1pm
The Office of the Dean of Students along with volunteers will be tabling at the Carillon to collect meal swipes for our Falcon Care Program. This program provides a short-term solution for students in need of an immediate meal. This program can provide students with a limited meal card to be used in our dining halls (Social House, Kreischer Sundial and Carillon Place).
November 13th- Ribbon placing at 8am- all day event
Orange ribbons (Orange is the color representing for Hunger relief) will be placed on the trees in front of the Bowen Thompson Student Union to visually show the effect hunger has on BGSU students, QR codes will also be printed out and tied within the ribbon so students can gain additional information on food insecurity, how to get assistance, and how to help those who experience food insecurity.
November 13th- T-shirt bag making in the Bowen Thompson Student Union 308 from 2-5 pm
The Office of the Dean of Students along with volunteers will be making bags out of donated t-shirts that will be donated to local food pantries here in Wood County. This is a wonderful opportunity for service hours and help those individuals experiencing food insecurity.
November 15th- Community Response to Hunger and Homelessness Zoom event- 1-2 pm
The Office of the Dean of Students will be hosting a virtual special guest session featuring local advocates for hunger and homelessness awareness. Representatives are from The Ruth Ellis Center, United Way of Greater Toledo, and The Dean of Students. The zoom link can be found here: https://bgsu-edu.zoom.us/j/85283865388?pwd=UW1iYkp6M2t1RVpDYk1FcHdZSVJFdz09
November 16th- Tableing for swipes at the Social House Dining Hall from 11:30-1:30pm
The Office of the Dean of Students along with volunteers will be tabling at the Social House to collect meal swipes for our Falcon Care Program. This program provides a short-term solution for students in need of an immediate meal. This program can provide students with a limited meal card to be used in our dining halls (Social House, Kreischer Sundial and Carillon Place).
November 17th Food drive collection!
The Office of the Dean of Students will be going around campus collecting the food drive items and tallying up the score!
Updated: 11/08/2023 04:44PM