Sandy Cox
Director of the Counseling Center

Current Position and Responsibilities

Director of the Counseling Center The Director is responsible for the overall administration and coordination of resources and activities of the Counseling Center including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, outreach, consultation and other preventative mental health activities.  We work collaboratively with various other areas on campus to creatively and aggressively enhance the overall wellness of the student and their academic experience.

Educational Background

Previous Experience: Mooseheart Child Care Facility, Coordinator of Counseling, 1994 to 1997 Kankakee Community College/JTPA Program, Life Skills Instructor, 1991 to 1993 Harbor House, Coordinator of Child and Adolescent Counseling, 1990 to 1993 Education: Masters of Science, Educational Psychology and Counseling, Eastern Illinois University, 1994 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Eastern Illinois University, 1989

Professional Involvement

Association Memberships American Association of Suicidology American Counseling Association International Association of Suicidology Association of University Counseling Center Directors NASPA   Professional Leadership Positions Member of the Governors Illinois Suicide Prevention Coalition

Presentations

Special area of interest is Suicide Prevention in Higher Education.   I have presented at various national and international  (New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland)conferences on this subject area.