Talking with a Professional Helps

College life can be exciting, challenging…and very stressful. College students are faced with many changes in their lives, which can be difficult.

Students are faced with academic challenges, making new friends, choosing a career, and confronting value differences. Adult students have their own unique set of challenges such as financial difficulties and balancing their studies with being a parent.

It is not unusual for all students—traditional and adult alike—to experience emotional struggles related to family, self, and others. Students don’t need to meet these challenges alone. Counselors can help bridge the gap and offer support as the student is facing these challenges.

Mission Statement

To provide quality, short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and referral services to students in a professional, timely, compassionate, and Franciscan manner with respect to individual and developmental needs.

Personal/Crisis Counselor

The campus counselor is a senior level administrator with a master's degree in counseling and 32 years experience working with college students.

Lesley Stugelmayer, M.S.
Director of Counseling
Short-term Personal and Crisis Counseling, Referral Services
Student Development Center #4
608-796-3808

Other Resources

Melissa Growt, M.S. ED.
Academic Counseling
Murphy Center 312
608-796-3196

Beth Dolder-Zieke
Director, Career Services
Murphy Center 374
608-796-3827

Wayne Wojciechowski, M.S.
Assistant Academic Vice President
Academic Counseling
Murphy Center 335
608-796-3085