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Statement from ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ System President Judy Genshaft on Parkland Tragedy and ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ System 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 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, and we will provide them and others with the resources and support needed at this most difficult time.

Judy Genshaft 
President, University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ System 

A message about ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ System support services from Provost Ralph Wilcox

Dear students, faculty and staff:

I am reaching out to extend the condolences of the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ System to the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy, their families and the entire Broward community.  The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ System 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 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Tampa Dean of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ and student leadership from ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ St. Petersburg and ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Sarasota-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 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ System community receives the services they may need during this difficult time, we are providing the following links and information for faculty, staff and students.

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Tampa

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Tampa website for student assistance

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Tampa Counseling Center for ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬
(24 hour line): (813) 974-2831

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Tampa Student Outreach & Support Services for ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬
(813) 974-6130

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Tampa Dean of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬
(813) 974-6677

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ St. Petersburg


(727) 873-4422

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬SP Dean of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ (email)
(727) 873-4278

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Sarasota-Manatee


(941) 487-4254

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬SM Assistant Vice President for Student Success (email)
(941) 359-4452

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ System Faculty and Staff

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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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