As a family member, you are one of the most important partners in ensuring student success at Florida State University.
The Family Fund supports the Division of Student Affairs with programs and services that maximize learning and enhance the quality of student life at Florida State University. A few of the vital services made possible by the Family Fund include;
2,500 free flu shots for students through University Health Services.
This year, University Health Services saw 68,128 patient visits and added a third clinician to the "Fast Track" clinic for students with eye, ear, nose, and throat infections allowing many more students to receive immediate treatment for their illnesses. This allowed 25 walk-in patients per clinician to be seen daily.
Free food to students experiencing hardship through the Dean of Students Emergency Food Pantry.
The demands of college are exponentially more challenging when students struggle to know where their next meal will come from. This year we provided an "on-location" Food for Thought Food Pantry by assisting over 2,000 students during Hurrican Hermine.
Preparation for a career after college through the Career Center by connecting over 10,500 soon-to-be graduates with 1,579 employers through 19 separate career fairs on campus including Seminole Futures.
Additionally, the Career Center advised over 20,042 students regarding career guidance and resume critiquing, scheduled more than 4,400 interviews, and educated more than 25,000 students on employability skills and graduation preparation though hundreds of workshops offered throughout the year.
In a recent survey of graduating seniors, the Career Center was the number one resource for students who had secured their first job after college.
Expanding the available leadership development opportunities for our student leaders within Student Government Association that lead the more than 40,000 student population.
Through these programs, these leaders were able to learn valuable skills such as identity development, belonging and inclusion, civic engagement, financial responsibility and stewardship.
This year, Student Government has been incredibly proactive in responding to local and national issues, ensuring the voices of our students are heard through programs such as #kNOwMORE and #FSUStrong.
Mental health guidance and psychological counseling through the University Counseling Center to improve students’ academic success, social development, and emotional well-being.
The University Counseling Center delivered 18,207 individual and group counseling sessions this past year and presented 251 outreach and prevention programs to approximately 16,000 students enhancing the mental health of our students.
Support, guidance, and life skills coaching to first-generation college students through the Center for Academic Retention & Enhancement (CARE).
CARE also nourished the academic and personal development of students in our Unconquered Scholars Program. These are students that came to FSU who were previously homeless, in foster care or wards of the state.
A safe and meaningful environment for students to live, grow, and make lifelong connections on campus through University Housing.
University Housing Resident Assistants encourage student participation in a wide array of programs designed to foster the academic success and physical and emotional well-being of the 6,345 students who reside in on-campus housing.
Promoting international diversity and encouraging students to interact with a culture different from their own through the Center for Global Engagement.
Students have the opportunity to participate in intensive long term cultural exchange programs such as Beyond Borders or have casual hour-long conversations with someone of a different culture during one of our weekly International Coffee Hours held at The Globe building.
Promoting community amongst students by providing programs and a space for students to gather, create and inspire through the Oglesby Student Union.
Thousands of students visit the Oglesby Student Union daily. Students have the opportunity to grab a bite to eat with friends, express their creativity in the Art Center, practice their bowling skill in Crenshaw Lanes, or learn about ways to get involved with the more than 750 student organizations during Market Wednesdays.