Garrett Gilmer starts as new executive director of CAPS, talks inclusion
Northwestern Counseling and Psychological Services has a new executive director, Garrett Gilmer, who said he plans to emphasize inclusion and accessibility in his role.
Support starts with listening and trying to form a partnership with students, Gilmer said. He acknowledged that trust is a process and is especially challenging in a remote environment.
“His student-centered approach, along with his aim to ensure an equitable experience for all, aligns with the core values of (AccessibleNU) and (Dean of Students Office) and we are absolutely thrilled to begin this new partnership,” Associate Dean of Students and Director of AccessibleNU Jill Sieben-Schneider wrote in an email to The Daily.
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Dedicated advocate for students and their well-being, he’ll begin Feb. 1
Northwestern University today named Garrett L. Gilmer, currently of Bowling Green State University, the new executive director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
Garrett Gilmer
He will begin in his role on Feb. 1, 2021.
“I’m extremely honored to have been selected to lead CAPS at Northwestern,” Gilmer said. “From the beginning, I’ve been drawn to the commitments to student mental health, equity and social justice, embraced by the University and the Division of Student Affairs. And I’m eager to partner with students, faculty and staff across campus while working alongside the impressive CAPS team.”