The Student Counseling Services assists students with personal, academic and career-related concerns by providing counseling, outreach and consultation services, helping students be more successful in life.
The Student Counseling Services will be a highly visible, well-regarded, multidisciplinary team that is an integral part of the Illinois State University community, assisting students with personal problems and concerns, and helping them reach their full potential.
Creativity: The SCS values creativity as a gateway to innovation at both the individual and organizational levels. We support and encourage creative innovation to foster excellence, to enhance inclusiveness, and to provide dynamic services that are relevant to student needs.
Healthy Organizational Climate: Staff of the SCS commit themselves to sustaining a healthy organizational climate characterized by honest, direct and respectful communication and appropriate conflict resolution. We manifest compassion, mutual trust, and humor in our interactions. We support one another in our lives here and away from work.
Commitment to Excellence: The SCS endeavors to provide the highest quality of service. We adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards, engage in ongoing professional development, remain current with research and new developments related to the practice of psychology, and pursue innovation in technology.
Collaboration: The SCS values collaboration within the agency, the Division of Student Affairs, Illinois State University, and the broader community. We seek out partnerships and opportunities for teamwork in support of enhanced service to students.
Diversity: The SCS seeks to provide a safe, welcoming, and affirming environment for all students. We also seek to foster a diverse campus community of safety, inclusiveness, and respect. We therefore commit ourselves to an ongoing learning process, celebration of our differences, and a willingness to challenge ourselves and others.
Mindfulness: The SCS maintains an awareness of ever changing situational and environmental circumstances that affect students. In order to provide appropriate services, we respond to changing student needs by being proactive, timely, and flexible.
Individualized Attention: The SCS strives to provide a “small college” environment by offering services that are fully accessible to students in an atmosphere that is welcoming and approachable. We are committed to providing individualized attention to students characterized by respect, compassion, and a genuine desire to be helpful.
