Resolution 17-03: CAPS ON DEMAND
| Number | 17-03 |
| Description | UTA CAPS provides online/video option for their counseling services |
| Authored by |
Student Congress Student Affairs Committee |
| Sponsored by |
Steven Sereno Bilal Husain Deniz Soydan Venkatesh Ramaning Nimisha Budhwani |
| Date Submitted | Friday, January 27, 2017 |
| Date Considered | Tuesday, January 31, 2017 |
| Committee | Committee Affairs |
| Result | n/a |
| Remarks | Awaiting comments from President Karbhari. |
| Whereas | UT Arlington Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is dedicated to helping students understand their personal and behavioral issues; and |
| Whereas | Students are currently able to schedule an appointment or walk-in anytime during business hours to see a counselor; and |
| Whereas | Though this arrangement is convenient for some students, other students who might be suffering from anxiety, depression or other conditions might not want to come all the way to campus and face other people; and |
| Whereas | The option of online/video counseling would help these student tremendously. |
| Be It Further Resolved That | The University of Texas at Arlington Counseling and Psychological Services implement Therapist Assisted Online Program |
| Be It Further Resolved That | The University of Texas at Arlington Counseling and Psychological Services consider Teletherapy. |