The Dean of Students Office is dedicated to advancing students' welfare, expanding the array of services it offers, including: economic assistance to students in need; academic assistance for those requiring additional tutoring and reinforcement; study workshops; individual psychological counseling; support for students with learning and physical disabilities; socio-cultural activities; supervision of the food concessions on campus; and learning and economic assistance for those doing military reserve duty. Special and individual counseling is offered to students of minority groups, in addition to special scholarships for female Bedouin students. The office is situated on the second floor of the Student Building, reception hours are as follows: Sunday-Thursday 10.00-13.30 Dean: Ya'akov Afek