The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology (ECCB) promotes a safe, positive, encouraging and welcoming environment in all aspects and activities of the department: undergraduate and graduate teaching; research and scholarly activities; and service, outreach, and community engagement. This departmental environment (or climate) includes respect for all people regardless of background and identity including, but not limited to, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Mission
The primary mission of the Climate Committee is to support efforts that contribute to a safe, positive, encouraging, and welcoming climate and identifying and responding to issues that detract from this environment. In doing so, the Climate Committee develops and implements initiatives and activities designed to continually bring awareness to, and elevate the importance of, safe, positive, encouraging, and welcoming environments within and beyond ECCB.
Vision
The vision of the Climate Committee is a departmental climate where all community members are safe, valued, supported, and included.
Helpful Resources
General Resources
Academic Catalogs – Details and steps to degree completion
Aggie Dining –
Dining locations, menus and meal plans
Campus Maps – Find your way around Aggieland
Career Center –
CV writing, job postings, career/job search and graduate student workshops
Graduate and Professional School – Academic process, forms, dates and deadlines
Graduate Student Academic Success Resources –
Thesis/dissertation guides, mentoring, professional development and well-being
International Student and Scholar Resources – Supports international students, scholars, and their families at Texas A&M University
Medical Sciences Library –
Carolyn Jackson, [email protected]
Multicultural Student Services –
Services for African American, Asian American, Hispanic and Native American students
Office for Student Success –
Supports undergraduate students as they transition to Texas A&M
Parent and Family Programs –
Aggie parents and family resources
Parking and Transportation – Create an account or log in for a parking permit and transportation information.
Rec Center – Recreational sports facility
Registrar – Academic calendar and registration details
Student Assistance Services –
Variety of resources for personal and academic matters
Student Business Services –
Tuition and fees information, Aggie ID and loans
Student Legal Services – Legal services for students
Student Life –
Division of Student Affairs
University Libraries – Research and study, research collections, study space, and search for resources
Veterans Services Office – Veterans funding, financial aid, resource and support center, and thesis/dissertation support
Writing Center –
Writing support, consultations, workshops and thesis/dissertation retreats
Safety, Health and Wellness Resources
Concerning Behavior Response Guide through Tell Somebody
Corps Escort – Call 979-845-6789
Disability Resources – Accommodations, coordination, evaluation referral and adaptive technology
Emergency Information – Used to communicate important information to the public
Hazing – Report hazing acts
Ombuds Services for Faculty – Independent, confidential and impartial resource for faculty to assist with informally resolving workplace conflicts
Ombuds Services for Graduate Students –
Resource for anyone from the graduate and professional community to obtain assistance with conflict, misunderstanding, concerns or issues related to graduate education
Ombuds Services for Undergraduate Students – Resource for every member of the University Committee. Will listen, support and help create a plan moving forward.
Sexual Assault Resource Center –
24 hour hotline services for Brazos Valley
Stop Hate – Hate is not an Aggie value
Student Assistance Services – Variety of resources for personal and academic matters
University Health Services – Student physical and mental health care
Tell Somebody (Special Situations Team) – Submit observations that may signal larger issues
Texas A&M Title IX Officer –Professional staff contact for students who have been sexually assaulted, harassed, stalked, or who are in a violent relationship
University Police – Protection of persons and property of Texas A&M. Call 979-845-2345
Well-being Improvement Survey in Higher Education Settings – Texas A&M University survey to better understand students’ overall well-being
Mental Health Support for all Students
University Health Services offers mental health support options for Texas A&M University students 24 hours a day.
During normal business hours, individual counseling, group counseling, and a variety of health and wellness workshops provide growth opportunities through both in-person and virtual formats.
After hours, HelpLine volunteers stand ready to provide peer support, information, crisis intervention and referrals to students, as well as those concerned about students, from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. on weekdays and 24 hours a day on weekends when classes are in session.
Around the clock and regardless of location, the TELUS Health Student Support app provides 24/7 access to professional counseling in multiple languages via app, telephone and web, in addition to mental health assessments, a mental health content library and access to virtual fitness sessions — all free and confidential. Also, University Health Services maintains a robust library of mental health-focused self-help content to help students navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships and more.
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has an embedded licensed professional counselor. Ms. Molly McCann dedicates her time to the wellness of students in AGLS, with an office located at BCBP 103C. Contact her at [email protected] or 979.845.5032.
Pregnancy and Related Conditions: Title IX Protections, accommodations and other information. For more information on services provided to pregnant students, see Pregnancy and Parenting Accommodations and Resources for Students and Parenting Students Rights and Resources.
A Pocket Pantry is available at Suite 109 in Kleberg. It is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays when the university is closed.
Visitors interested in using this resource can scan the QR code posted on the entrance and check in with the reception desk. Those with questions, or those needing additional support, please email [email protected].