Resolution 17-05: EASY MATCH FOR MY SCHEJ
| Number | 17-05 |
| Description | CAPS (Counseling & Psychological Services) provide an option schedule appointments online |
| Authored by |
Katie Gosa |
| Sponsored by |
Stephen Sissons Yash Singh Venkatesh Ramaning Deniz Soydan |
| Date Submitted | Monday, March 28, 2016 |
| Date Considered | Tuesday, November 7, 2017 |
| General Body Vote | Thursday, January 1, 1970 |
| Committee | Student Affairs |
| Result | n/a |
| Remarks | The Student Senate felt that what this resolution is asking for would benefit the students who use Counseling and Psychological Services. It was brought up that scheduling appointments online would make it easier for students as there would be an additional avenue. |
| Whereas | The UT Arlington Counseling and Psychological Services ( CAPS) program provides various services in order to improve the mental health of the student population through individual, couple, and group counseling;and |
| Whereas | These services are highly beneficial to students experiencing difficulties with mental health issues; and |
| Whereas | Appointments for these services can only be made by either calling the CAPS Psychiatric Services number or having a face to face conversation with a CAPS employee; and |
| Whereas | Some students may find difficulty in making this call or face to face interaction due to anxiety or general discomfort in expressing their need for psychological help. |
| Be It Further Resolved That | The University of Texas at Arlington Counseling and Psychological Services program include an online system that allows students to schedule appointments to make use of their services for the first appointment only. |