There are abundant opportunities for Colby students to obtain help when they need it. Supportive relationships are formed with mentors on the faculty or administration. Hall staff (carefully selected upperclass students) and resident faculty members are part of residential life at Colby and are eager to assist students who need advice or a sympathetic ear. Additional faculty members and administrators make themselves available to students through their association with a residence hall and a Commons.

Each new student has a faculty advisor ready to assist with schedule planning and with problems that may arise after the semester gets underway. Classroom instructors are eager to help students who may need guidance in understanding the concepts, methods, or requirements of their courses.

General study skills advice and special services are available through the Office of the Dean of Students, and the Health Center has a range of counseling services.

The Farnham Writers' Center
tutoring and assistance with writing projects
Tracy Hamler Carrick, director, Ext. 3303

Counseling Services
psychological counseling by appointment or in emergencies
Patti Newmen, director, Ext. 3394

Academic Services
services for students with learning differences or dyslexia, also study skills, tutoring, and other academic concerns
Associate Dean of Students Mark Serdjenian, Ext. 3106

Garrison-Foster Health Center
a 24-hour, Association for Ambulatory Health Care-accredited facility with overnight infirmary
Dr. Paul Berkner, director, Ext. 3394

Sports Medicine
physical therapy and athletic training services by appointment, no fees for students
Timothy J. Adams, head trainer, Ext. 3361

Office of Student Activities
works with Student Government Association, student clubs and organizations, organizes COOT program
Kelly Wharton, director, Ext. 3338

Career Services
career counseling, résumé assistance, internships, mock interviews, job and graduate school search assistance
Cynthia Parker, director, Ext. 3343

Religious Chaplains
Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant chaplains with offices on campus
Rabbi Raymond Krinsky, Ext. 3537
Father Phil Tracy, Ext. 3359
Rev. Ronald Morrell, Ext. 3565

Intercultural Affairs
intercultural programming and support for ALANA students
Associate Dean of Students Sammie Robinson, Ext. 3104

International Students
international programming and support for international students
Associate Dean of Students Susan McDougal, Ext. 3430

Pre-professional Advisory Committees
guidance for students interested in careers in business, law, government, education, theology, or health care
Cynthia Parker, director, Ext. 3343