Office of Student Affairs
Dear Student,
Welcome to the School of Nursing at The University of Mississippi Medical Center! The School of Nursing (SON) Office of Student Affairs is excited to serve as a resource to you throughout your time here. From the moment you apply to nursing school to the moment you walk across the stage at Commencement, we are here to assist you!
The SON Office of Student Affairs is made up of a three-person staff: Rachel Chew, our Student Recruiter, Monica Wade, our Administrative Assistant, and myself. Student Affairs oversees recruitment for the SON.
We also direct many of the SON events, such as our community service event called SoNShine Day, and our career event called Ignite. In addition, we work with the SON Student Officers and our SON Ambassadors, who serve and lead our school. Many of our students are also involved in the UMMC Associated Student Body, which plans fun events for students, such as socials and formals. There are many ways to become involved at UMMC!
In addition, the SON Office of Student Affairs has resources available to assist students, including financial aid information, career development support, and help with problem-solving. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to answer your questions and assist you in any way we can as you journey through our nursing programs. We are here to lend a listening ear and a helping hand.
Feel free to contact us if we may be of assistance.
Best Wishes in Nursing!
Christina B. Vanderloo, MS, NCC, LPC
Director of Student Affairs
The School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs offers support services to students including:
- Advisement
- Orientation services
- Advocacy
- Student life activities
- Career development
Academic Counseling
The Office of Academic Counseling Services in the Medical Center's Division of Academic Affairs provides free, confidential assistance to all students on the UMMC campus. The mission of Academic Counseling Services is to maximize academic success. This service is proactive through workshops, seminars, and group or individual meetings. The service also responds to academic crisis intervention and stress prevention techniques. Call the office at 984-5820 for appointment times and/or information. School of Nursing students also may use the Student and Employee Health Service and other appropriate University professionals.
Counseling Services
The Medical Center sponsors confidential mental health counseling service administered off campus. This service is available to all Medical Center students. There is no charge for the initial appointment and nominal charges for additional appointments.
Deans and /or their designees and other professional staff also are available to students for counseling services throughout the student's career.
Faculty-Student Advisement
Faculty advisers are an important resource for students in their programs and for career and personal counseling. Faculty advisers are assigned to first-time entering students.
Division of Multicultural Affairs
This office serves as a counseling center for students of ethnic, minority and disadvantaged backgrounds who may be experiencing personal, academic, or financial difficulties.
The director of multicultural affairs for the School of Nursing (Tracilia Beacham - tbeacham@son.umsmed.edu) is available to assist and refer all students for academic support. Mrs. Beacham's office number is A205 and telephone number is 984-6254.
Web Site: http://mca.umc.edu
Student and Employee Health Services (Health Clinic)
The Students and Employee Health Service provides ambulatory medical care and is located on the first floor of the University Hospital north wing in Room N128. The clinic telephone number is 984-1185. Nursing care is available in the clinic Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. A physician is present at scheduled hours.
The student health service does not provide medical care for dependents of students, nor can it reimburse students for treatment received elsewhere. Students are responsible for notifying the appropriate instructor or department when they are going to be absent due to illness.
Location: N128
Phone: 601.984-1185
Hours: 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday - Friday