Iowa State University has resources available for students, faculty and staff who want to learn more about free speech, address issues of concern or request assistance and support.
Support and Resources
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Student Assistance
Learn more about Student AssistanceThe mission of Student Assistance is to help students achieve academic success, personal growth and well-being by providing direct support and connection to appropriate university and community resources.
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Employee Assistance Program
Learn more about Employee Assistance ProgramThis program provides timely and free access to confidential, professional services when you are facing a personal problem. The goal is to help you find solutions before the problem affects your health or job performance.
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Safety and Wellbeing
Learn more about Safety and WellbeingA list of resources available to the campus community, including medical services, counseling and crisis services, and personal safety.
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Student Legal Services
Learn more about Student Legal ServicesA legal aid office that provides free and confidential legal services for Iowa State students, spouse cardholders and recognized ISU student groups.
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Equal Opportunity
Learn more about Equal OpportunityThis office serves ISU faculty, staff and students in ensuring equal access to employment and educational opportunities.
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Threat Assessment
Learn more about Threat AssessmentThe ISU Police threat assessment process is designed to identify and investigate individuals and situations of concern, and if necessary, manage individuals and/or the situations to reduce any potential threat.
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Ombuds Office
Learn more about Ombuds OfficeFree, confidential ombuds services are offered to help faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate and professional students resolve university-related matters.
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Demonstration Safety Team
The Demonstration Safety Team is a group of highly committed university faculty and staff who volunteer to assist with campus demonstrations and serve as a resource for student/student organizations and community members to help plan a safe event. The role of this team, chaired by the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students and Chief of Police, is to ensure demonstrators are able to exercise their constitutional rights freely, safely, and productively while adhering to university policy. Demonstration Safety Team members are trained on First Amendment rights, de-escalation techniques, and ISU policies and regulations. Members are present during most demonstrations held on campus grounds. Team Captains serve as resources to students and community members and help guide and make recommendations as demonstrations are being planned. If you are looking to plan a demonstration on campus, please email the team and a Captain will be happy to assist.