A female student who served as a resident advisor in Sullivan Hall was found dead in her room Tuesday morning as the result of an apparent suicide, according to an email sent by Justine Hollingshead, Chief of Staff for the Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs.
NC State University Police Chief Jack Moorman said police responded to a staff member’s discovery of the deceased student’s body at about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. He said that though police are investigating the death, they have ruled out foul play.
In the Tuesday afternoon email to student leaders, Hollingshead said that the student was a member of the College of Engineering and that her family has been notified.
According to Counseling Center Director Monica Osburn, counselors had been on site in Sullivan Tuesday, meeting with the residents and staff, holding both one-on-one sessions and group sessions as a means for those who knew the student or were affected by news of the death to begin grieving.
Osburn said that university counselors meet students, faculty and staff members on a case-by-case basis and tailor their support to best fit individuals’ needs.
“There isn’t just one prescription to deal with these circumstances,” Osburn said.
The Counseling Center, University Housing staff, Multicultural Student Affairs and the Chaplains’ Cooperative Ministry are available for anyone who feels that he or she needs to talk with someone about the situation, according to Hollingshead’s email.
If you are concerned about yourself or someone you know who might attempt suicide or needs other mental health help, counselors are available for students at no cost, 24 hours a day and can be reached during regular and non-office hours at 919-515-2423.
Faculty members and staff can also reach counselors by contacting the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP). FASAP is confidential and provided at no charge to faculty, staff and their dependents. Faculty and staff can access counseling services 24/7 through FASAP by calling 866-467-0467 or utilizing online resources at www.guidanceresources.com (webID: fasap). Anyone on campus can also contact University Police by calling 919-515-3000 or 911 if there is an emergency.
