It is with sadness that we share the loss of a valued member of our community, Dominique Courts passed away unexpectedly on 10.11.22. She was a doctoral student in the School of Social Work. Dominique was a member of the Black Students Association, UConn Collaborative Organizing, the CSD Advisory Committee, and President of the Graduate Students of Color Association.
Condolences to the Courts family can be sent to the Dean of Students Office, 233 Glenbrook Road, Unit-4062, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-4062.
We write today to remind you of the resources available on campus. Students in need of additional support should be referred to the offices below:
Student Health & Wellness Mental Health Services is available to provide support to the students who may be struggling. To make an appointment with SHaW-Mental Health call 860-486-4705 or schedule an appointment online. In addition, information about managing grief is located on the SHaW-Mental Health website. If you need help more immediately, resources can be accessed here.
Staff in the Dean of Students Office are available to meet if that would be helpful. To schedule a meeting please visit the Dean of Students Office website, click on the schedule an appointment button and select an available time from the drop down list. If the available times do not work with your schedule, email dos@uconn.edu and request a meeting with an Assistant Dean.
This is a difficult time for the University as we navigate the many emotions people have after experiencing the loss of another community member. In addition to the sadness of this immediate incident, we are aware that tragedy may trigger our own personal histories of loss and grief. Staff and faculty are encouraged to reach out to UConn’s Employee Assistance Program if they are in need of support.
This is a difficult time for UConn and for the Courts family. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Dominique’s family and friends during this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Michael Gilbert, Vice President for Student Affairs
Eleanor JB Daugherty, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
For more information, contact: the Dean of Students at dos@uconn.edu