2/28/23 NKU Support and Available Resources

To: Faculty, Staff, and Students
From: Eddie J. Howard, Ed.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Date: 2/28/23
Subject: NKU Support and Available Resources

Dear Norse Nation,

The university has been made aware of an unspeakable tragedy that occurred at the home of one of our students, Samantha Cain. She is currently in critical condition at UC Medical Center.

Please know your Norse family is here to support you. Our students can reach out to Counseling Services by calling (859) 572-5650 to talk with counselors and access support services. The full range of resources available to our students can be found here. For our faculty and staff, University Wellness provides the Employee Assistance Program by Aetna with online resources and counselors available anytime. We also have a 24-hour crisis line at (859) 572-7777, in addition to the national crisis line available by calling or texting 988.

We ask that you keep the family and Samantha’s recovery in your thoughts and prayers. Please know NKU will be there to support you.

Take care,

Dr. Eddie Howard

Eddie J. Howard, Jr., Ed.D.

Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Northern Kentucky University
Nunn Drive | AC 832 | Highland Heights, KY 41099
Office: (859) 572-6447 | Email: vpsa@nku.edu