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Article: Kansas State U. starts program to help students overcome prejudice
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- February 8, 2008
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Jasmine Hammond
University Wire
02-08-2008
(Kansas State Collegian) (UWIRE) MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Kansas State University's Carla Jones has lurked in the shadows of students' lives, giving them guidance and a listening ear for several years.
"I don't do it for glory. I do it for service," said Jones, senior associate dean of student life.
Jones is heavily involved on campus but in a discreet way: by helping others.
In her position, she is primarily responsible for helping students adjust to K-State.
She talks with students about a wide range of topics, from family issues to academic and financial problems and relationship break-ups.
"I try to get students to the right resources," Jones said.
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