Counseling and Student Development
Counseling and Student Development Center
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services 312
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7927
Fax: (808) 956-9682
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/counseling
The challenges of relating successfully to others, achieving or maintaining one’s independence, choosing the right career, and leading a happy and successful life converge during a student’s college years. College life adds the stress of exams, term papers, quizzes, and class reports. Even students who are prepared to do their best in college may experience challenges. The Counseling and Student Development Center (CSDC) provides the following services to assist students.
Personal Counseling
Some people occasionally, even regularly, feel worried, unhappy, and/or depressed. Lack of confidence, fear, low self-esteem, inability to get along with others, loneliness, not being able to cope with people and situations, and similar challenges can be discussed with one of CSDC’s professional mental health clinicians. All matters discussed in counseling are confidential and will not affect academic standing.
Psychiatric Consultation
People who find themselves severely depressed, unable to control their behavior, or doing things they do not understand may need psychiatric consultations. An appointment with a CSDC mental health clinician is required to determine whether a psychiatric consultation is needed.
Outreach
Workshops and trainings to promote personal development and academic success are available upon request. Stress management, time management, sleep hygiene, building relationships, and assisting students in distress are just a few of the topics that are available. Sessions to address specific needs can be developed at the request of faculty or student groups. To request for a CSDC workshop or training, please complete the Outreach Request form.
Consultation
CSDC provides consultation services for individual students, faculty, and groups that may need help with organizational problems, overcoming interpersonal difficulties, and planning staff development programs. Additionally, you may wish to consult with our staff if you are troubled by organizational discord or are concerned about the behavior of a student or associate. All consultations are confidential, and you do not need to reveal any identifying information about the person who is causing your concern.
Testing
Testing is frequently used as part of counseling services to help students understand themselves better and plan their careers. Counselors will discuss with the student which assessments to take and will provide interpretation session(s). In addition, the Testing Office administers national computer-based exams, such as the GRE (General and Subject), TOEFL, PRAXIS, CLEP, Meazure Learning testing program, Kryterion testing program and Assessment Systems Corporations testing program exams. The Testing Office also offers individual proctoring services for students taking distance learning courses outside the UH system (i.e., from another school/institution). For more information, please visit the Testing Office website at www.manoa.hawaii.edu/counseling/testing_office/.
Career Counseling
Students should decide on their major(s) before they progress very far in their academic program(s). Most students expect their academic studies to lead to specific careers upon graduation. Career counseling at CSDC is assessment-based and includes exploring strengths and limitations, interests and values, personality and skills. We apply this understanding to developing academic and occupational plans. (See also “Mānoa Career Center .”)
Office of Student Conduct
Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services 207
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-4416
Email: osc@hawaii.edu
Web: studentaffairs.manoa.hawaii.edu/departments/student_conduct.php/
Anchored by theoretical and philosophical approaches of adult development and education, the Office of Student Conduct is committed to ensuring the rights and upholding the responsibilities of students to create a safe and welcoming campus learning environment. Visit the Office of Student Conduct to learn more about the Student Conduct Code and the Academic Grievance Procedures.
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