If you’re hitting some bumps in your journey through URI, Student Support and Advocacy Services (SSAS) can provide direct support and help you find the necessary resources to get you back on track.
Mission
Student Support and Advocacy Services (SSAS) at the University of Rhode Island fosters student growth and development by assisting students with their emotional, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing outreach, advocacy, resources, and follow-up services.
Our Team
Dr. Jacqui Springer
Assistant Dean of Students
Barbara A. Sweeney, MSW, MPH, LCSW, CFLE
Coordinator, Food Security Outreach
Lukas Chaves
Coordinator
Student Support and Advocacy Services receives referrals, provides case management, and makes recommendations for students experiencing personal, emotional, financial, or medical concerns. Our team collaborates and consults with students, parents, faculty, staff, and other on- and off-campus resources (e.g., Campus Police, Community Standards, Counseling, Dining Services, Disability, Access, and Inclusion, medical providers, Financial Aid, Housing and Residential Life, and Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services) to best address the diverse needs of each student.
Services
In addition to providing direct support to students in need, SSAS staff meet with students to discuss and review applications associated with a number of University of Rhode Island policies and procedures.
If you have questions or concerns related to any of the policies or procedures managed by SSAS, please contact us at ssas@etal.uri.edu.