Jewish Student Support Advisor

What does the Jewish Student Support Advisor do?

Students can book in-person or online appointments with the Jewish Student Support Advisor to access:

• Support in navigating various University processes and systems, including but not limited to, faculties, departments, and disciplinary processes
• General support, advocacy, regular follow-ups, and referrals to campus resources or resources within the Windsor-Essex community
• A liaison on behalf of Jewish students to various campus stakeholders
• Mentorship for individual Jewish students, including direct encouragement and support and active listening
• Assistance in ensuring Jewish students obtain course content, assignments, and tutoring services
• Support connecting with UWindsor and external funding opportunities for Jewish students (ex. emergency financial supports, scholarships, bursaries)
• Support connecting with additional UWindsor support services (e.g., counsellor, academic advisor, psychologist, etc.)
• Advice on protocols and procedures of the reporting process in cases where students have experienced racially motivated harassment or discrimination
• Support for stakeholders in facilitating on-campus events that promote Jewish programming

The Jewish Student Support Advisor promises unbiased, confidential, ongoing support to students by listening actively to their concerns and situations with discretion, empathy and respect, and is committed to building understanding of the needs and concerns of Jewish students from a perspective that includes intersections of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability, socioeconomic class, and other significant aspects of individual and cultural identity.

Students wishing to meet with the Advisor are encouraged to complete the intake form below, although it is not a requirement to request a meeting.  Students may submit an email directly: jewishssa@uwindsor.ca

Complete the Intake Form (via Qualtrics)