The University of Illinois has continuously failed its BIPOC community, especially when support was needed. How the University recently handled events: dealing with suicide, racism on campus, and other current issues, is unacceptable. We are asking for more. The counseling center is a great resource for us to go for help, however, 58 counselors is scarily disproportionate for a college with 52,331 students. Additionally, the students' mental health and the facilities required to help them should be prioritized as much as the budget for UIUC's other expenditures.

Currently, no changes have been made to our course load despite the unexpected switch over to virtual learning. Our grades should not have to bear the cost of the UIUC's lack of empathy/sympathy towards the social issues and circumstances currently. Furthermore, if the UIUC Administration truly values diversity they will accommodate their students.
Please help us get this petition signed before Thanksgiving Break! November 20, 2020

Some resources for anyone struggling at the moment:

Counseling Center and appointments https://counselingcenter.illinois.edu

Appointment # 1-217-333-3704

The Crisis Line # 1-217-359-4141  Call 911 for emergency

Title IX Office and related resources: https://wecare.illinois.edu/