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Student Support Services

UK students

SSS TRiO is a federally funded program created to support students who are first generation, low income, and/or have a documented disability in transitioning to college life and academics. In addition to supporting the individual as a student, the program works to provide a familial environment where the individual can make a connection to other individuals enrolled at the University of Kentucky.

Services Provided to You:

  • Personal Counseling
  • Academic Counseling
  • Career Counseling & Preparation
  • Graduate School Preparation
  • Academic Skills Preparedness

SSS Personal Counseling

SSS Personal Counseling is a place where you can discuss transitions to college life. You may make an appointment with any of the advisors by calling 257-9797.

Here are links to resources both on campus and external resources. Click on the item that you want and complete the exercise. If you have further questions or would like to talk about results of any of the exercises please call 257-9797 or email valerie.rister@uky.edu or Cassandra Johnson.

On Campus Resources:

SSS Resources:

  • Stress Reduction
  • Roommate Conflict
  • Depression
  • Meeting People

Student Support Services Staff

Lydia Wims

Lydia Wims

Director
6 Alumni Gym, 0029
859-257-9797
Cassandra Johnson

Cassandra Johnson

Counselor
6 Alumni Gym, 0029
859-257-9797
Christopher McLaughlin

Christopher McLaughlin

Math Specialist (part time)
6 Alumni Gym, 0029
859-257-9797
Valerie Rister

Valerie Rister

Learning Specialist
6 Alumni Gym, 0029
859-257-9797
Lynda Bush

Lynda Bush

Administrative Support Associate
6 Alumni Gym, 0029
859-257-9797
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