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The Dean of Students Office often functions as a resource and referral agency for parents and students. 

If you don’t know to whom to direct you inquiry or opinion, if you are unsure who office or program might handle a particular matter, or if your issues are multifaceted and you’re not sure where to begin, the Dean of Students Office might be a helpful place to start.

Students and/or parents are welcome to schedule an appointment, call, or drop in.

Phone: (507) 933-7526
Location: Main level of the Jackson Campus Center, Room 201

The Counseling Center, located in Johnson Student Union, is staffed with a variety of professionals providing different counseling services. Psychologists can assist with social, personal, emotional and psychological concerns or challenges. 

In the Academic Support Center, academic counselors are available for assistance with academic support (learning strategies, organization, and time management) and disability support. 

The Chaplains are available to students for spiritual care and personal counseling, for assistance with religious, moral and theological issues.

The College’s Alcohol Policy state in part that the College seeks to foster an atmosphere in which abstinence from alcohol is accepted, respected and supported. 

• The College also expects individuals and groups of legal age to make responsible choices with regard to alcohol use.
• Â鶹ÊÓƵ strives to provide education about alcohol and other drug use, to encourage responsible choices, and to intervene in situations where it has knowledge of individual misuse and abuse of chemicals.
• College regulations restrict the consumption of alcoholic beverages to designated areas and private rooms in the residence halls by residents who are of legal age.
• Known misuse and abuse of alcohol and irresponsible behavior resulting from it will not be tolerated, and are subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the College’s Statement of Student Responsibilities and Student Conduct Procedures.

Violations of College rules and regulations are normally addressed through the College Student Conduct System, special grievance officers, or other authorities charged with rule enforcement.

Although the College does not routinely contact parent when their student is found to have broken College rules, we may do so when the student has been found responsible for a serious violation and has thus jeopardized their status with the College. 

Because we believe that parents share a deep concern with us for the growth and development of our students, we send a copy of a letter sent to your student concerning the violation of the College policy when their status with the College is in jeopardy.