Resource Guidance
Appendix A
Emory University offers a number of resources to scholars enrolled in academic programs. You are encouraged to familiarize yourself with these resources by reading your email, exploring university websites, visiting university offices in person, and beyond.
The following list should not be considered exhaustive. It is provided as a resource to help you begin the process of learning what resources the university has to offer.
Please review the department website at http://chemistry.emory.edu to ensure you are familiar with chemistry-specific resources. Each member of staff has a short description next to their name describing key responsibilities in the People directory. In addition, the faculty Director of DEI and the directors of academic programming are identified in this directory.
Within the graduate program structure, you are encouraged to consider the DGS, Graduate Program Coordinator, and Communications and Outreach Manager as a resource team. Most academic process questions and signature requests will be addressed by the Graduate Program Coordinator.
Student Well-Being
Attention to well-being is foundational to students ability to flourish at Emory and beyond. Within the Emory community, students have access to coordinated and comprehensive medical and psychiatric care, counseling, recreation facilities and programs, and health education targeted at building and maintaining overall well-being. Explore Emory’s comprehensive collection of resources and services at the link.
Office of Respect
- Confidential, 24/7 support to students with concerns related to sexual and relationship-based harm (including sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking.)
Note: Scholars in need of support are encouraged to contact the Office of Respect for victim advocate assistance as their first point of contact if they can safely do so. If scholars are engaged in an active Title IX investigation, the Office of Respect may only be able to play a limited role. - Sexual violence awareness and prevention
Office of Equity and Inclusion
- University Title IX
- Discrimination and harassment management
- Affirmative action plans and implementation
- Educational programming
- Best practices for searches and hires
- Access and disability services
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- Confidential short-term individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, community referrals, and workshops to help you better manage anxiety and support your mental health.
- Students needing urgent support can find it 24/7 by calling the SIS crisis line at 404-430-1120. Staff will receive your call, assess the type of needs, and include additional resources as indicated.
TalkNow and TimelyCare
- Students also have access to the 24/7 TalkNow service and can access TimelyCare’s scheduled counseling and medical care visits.
University Ombuds Office
- Problems, conflicts, or concerns from students affiliated with any academic division of Emory University. Problems, conflicts, and concerns can be academic or non-academic in nature.
- Confidential discussion except where reporting is required by law, such as in cases of sexual assault of misconduct or when, in the judgement of the Ombudsperson, there appears to be imminent risk of serious harm.
Environmental Health and Safety Office
- Safety concerns, questions, and complaints
- Anonymous reports: Emory Trust Line
Laney Graduate School (LGS)
- Scholars may consult the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs or the Assistant Dean for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement for academic and non-academic concerns, and/or if it is not clear which resource would be appropriate.
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