Dear AFAM Students, We, in the Institute, want you to know that you are very much on our minds in this confusing time. Making sure that you all are able to remain safe and well and also carry out your academic careers are our paramount concerns. To that end, we are sending along information and resources and we invite your questions if we may assist further. Academic Advising: Please let us know if for some reason you are struggling to get in touch with your Academic Advisor via email. Students pursuing the major, minor, certificate, or graduate certificate in AFAM are strongly encouraged to email Kendra Freeman (kkmfree@uga.edu) to set up a virtual academic advising appointment, regardless of whether they are advised by another program. CAPS & Wellbeing Resources through University Health Center: More information available at https://www.uhs.uga.edu/healthtopics/coronavirus but see some resources below. After hour mental health crisis (24/7/365) please call 706- 542-2200. CAPS has an after-hours crisis line that funnels through UGA PD. Students may ask to speak with a CAPS clinician if they are feeling at risk to self. RSVP (24- hour) support continues to be available - 706-542-SAFE CAPS is available for phone consultations—please call 706-542-2273 (M-F 8am-5pm). Health Promotion will be offering limited Wellness Coaching via phone—please call 706-542-8690 to speak to someone (M-F 8am-5pm). Health Promotion - phone consultation services available: 706-542-8690 (M-F 8am-5pm) Office of Student Care and Outreach: https://sco.uga.edu/ serves as a resource hub for students. If you are experiencing any hardship and need assistance navigating, they are one more advocate you can rely on to assist. Division of Academic Enhancement: Virtual appointment instructions for Academic Coaching, Tutoring, and many other resources to support student success are available on their website: https://dae.uga.edu/dae_at_a_distance/ UGA Libraries Access & Research Assistance: Librarians will continue to assist students, staff, and faculty with research, course work, and instruction via our online chat service and through consultations with the subject specialists for each college/major. Also, the Libraries are willing to respond to any questions which arise as you work remotely, so they have encouraged students to reach out with comments and concerns so they may troubleshoot. Career Center: Virtual career consulting appointments are available and encouraged! More information available on their website: http://career.uga.edu/ Finally, if there is anything that we can do to support you during this time, please email Ms. Kendra Freeman (kkkmfree@uga.edu) or request a virtual appointment. Our Director, Dr. Carolyn Jones Medine (medine@uga.edu) is also checking email at least once per day. For virtual appointment requests, it would be helpful if you include a few specific days/times which work for you in order to speed up the scheduling process. During this unprecedented time, we want to let you all know that we are sending you love and support. As Julian of Norwich wrote, “All shall be well…and all manner of things shall be well.” Stay safe, The Institute for African American Studies Director, Dr. Carolyn Jones Medine (medine@uga.edu) Associate Director, Dr. Lesley Feracho (lferacho@uga.edu) Business Manager, Kendra Freeman (kkmfree@uga.edu)
