University Counseling Center records

Established in 1954, the University Counseling Center at The George Washington University (GW) services to help students resolve personal, social, career, and study problems that can interfere with their academic progress and success. Services include individual counseling, crisis intervention, group counseling, and workshops on topics such as time management, study skills, procrastination prevention, family and relationship issues, choosing a career, stress management, conflict management, and self-esteem/self-development.

The Center offers consultation and training programs for student, faculty, and staff groups. Career counseling and referral services are available to GW students, faculty, staff, alumni, and individuals from the greater Washington community. The Center provides pamphlets, books, and tapes through its self-help library. Students can apply for tutors through the Center's Peer Tutoring Service, which matches tutors with students requesting assistance for specific academic courses.

The Center began as the Testing and Counseling Center (1954-64), then became the Psychological Clinic (1965-1970), and the Counseling Center in 1971. Dr. E. Lakin Philips was its long-time director from 1963 to 1985. The Director of the Center reports to the Senior Vice President for Student and Academic Support Services.

N.B. This history note was written in 2005