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Statement from ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµSystem President Judy Genshaft on Parkland Tragedy and ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµSystem Support Services

Our university has a very close relationship with Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, and Wednesday’s horrific tragedy has left us heartbroken. We offer our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families and the entire Broward County community, and our thanks to the heroes whose actions prevented further loss of life and injuries. Many graduates of that high school attend USF, and we will provide them and others with the resources and support needed at this most difficult time.

Judy Genshaft 
President, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ System 

A message about ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµSystem support services from Provost Ralph Wilcox

Dear students, faculty and staff:

I am reaching out to extend the condolences of the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ System to the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy, their families and the entire Broward community.  The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµSystem has a very close relationship with this high school – our university has 96 graduates from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High enrolled for the Spring 2018 semester.  The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµTampa Dean of Students and student leadership from ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµSt. Petersburg and ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµSarasota-Manatee will be reaching out to each of these individuals directly to ensure they receive any needed support and assistance.

In an effort to ensure that all of the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµSystem community receives the services they may need during this difficult time, we are providing the following links and information for faculty, staff and students.

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµStudents

Tampa

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµTampa website for student assistance

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµTampa Counseling Center for Students
(24 hour line): (813) 974-2831

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµTampa Student Outreach & Support Services for Students
(813) 974-6130

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµTampa Dean of Students
(813) 974-6677

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµSt. Petersburg


(727) 873-4422

USFSP Dean of Students (email)
(727) 873-4278

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµSarasota-Manatee


(941) 487-4254

USFSM Assistant Vice President for Student Success (email)
(941) 359-4452

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµSystem Faculty and Staff

USF Website for All Faculty and Staff Assistance

It is important to provide these types of services, especially following a tragedy that strikes so close to home.  We hope we can assist our community and help those who may benefit from these types of resources.

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