Individuals wishing to obtain confidential assistance without making a report to the University may do so by speaking with a confidential advisor. The following persons are designated Confidential Advisors:
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Ms. Karen Foster - Office of Self Development, Counseling, & Special Accommodations
Center
(318) 342-5220 or via email at kfoster@ulm.edu
Ms. Kim Storm- Office of Self Development, Counseling, & Special Accommodations Center
(318) 342-5220 or via email at storm@ulm.edu
Ms. Deandrea Carter - Office of Self Development, Counseling, & Special Accommodations
Center
(318) 342-5220 or via email at decarter@ulm.edu
Ms. Crystal Ward - Office of Self Development, Counseling, & Special Accommodations
Center
(318) 342-5220 or via email at cward@ulm.edu
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Confidential Advisors are trained and available to discuss incidents of sexual misconduct or interpersonal power-based violence in confidence, and generally only report to the University that an incident occurred without revealing any personally identifying information. Disclosures to these trained confidential advisors will nottrigger the University’s investigation into an incident. In addition to providing confidential counseling, confidential advisors also provide emergency and ongoing support to individuals who have experienced sexual misconduct or power-based violence, including:
These resources are available whether or not a reporting party chooses to make an official report or participate in the University’s Investigation and Resolution Procedures or in the criminal process, and can assist parties with obtaining needed resources, explain reporting options, navigating the reporting process, and providing ongoing support as needed.
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In addition, employees and students have on-campus access to medical services, guidance, and support at the Â̲èÖ±²¥ Counseling Center (318)342-5220 and the Â̲èÖ±²¥ Health Clinic (318) 342- 1651. Both facilities are located at 1140 University Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana, 71209.
Talking to a counselor or a nurse does not constitute reporting the incident. However, the counselor or nurse can help you report the incident if you choose to do so. Talking to a counselor or nurse or reporting the incident can be initiated at any time.
Office of Self Development, Counseling, & Special Accommodations Center
Â̲èÖ±²¥ Counseling CenterÌý
Across from Madison Hall
1140 University Avenue
318-342-5220
Â̲èÖ±²¥ Student Health Center
Across from Madison Hall
1140 University Avenue
318-342-1651
Talking to a counselor or a nurseÌýdoes not constitute reporting the incident. However, the counselor or nurse can help you report the incident if you choose to do so.
Talking to a counselor or nurse or reporting the incidentÌýcan be initiated at any time. Faculty and staff outside of these two areas are not confidential resources.
If a student discusses the incident with faculty or staff, with the exception of the Counseling Center or Health Services, the faculty or staff member is obligated to report the incident.
In the immediate aftermath of sexual misconduct such as sexual assault or rape, medical care and the collection of physical evidence are very important.
The individual should not shower, bathe, or change clothes and may be taken to the hospital emergency room or Student Health Services.
SeeÌýCommunity ResourcesÌýfor local hospital information.
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