Hours after the Supreme Court ruled affirmative action unconstitutional, a Dartmouth College dean emailed students, encouraging them to take advantage of campus mental-health resources to address any emotional instability caused by the ruling.

Scott Brown, dean of the college, acknowledges in his Thursday afternoon email to students that reactions to the ruling “may differ” but reserves special attention for those who “might be struggling” with the news that the Constitution does not protect race-based college admissions.

“Remember, you are not alone,” Brown writes. “Your well-being is of utmost importance. We are here to support you through this time and are ready to lend an empathetic ear, provide guidance, and connect you with resources that can assist you in navigating challenges or uncertainties. (See list below.)”

The list to which Brown refers includes crisis-response hot lines, such as Uhelp, and the number to the Dartmouth Counseling Center, as well as mental-health and wellness resources, including links to access Dartmouth College Health Service (Dick’s House) and pastoral counseling at the Tucker Spiritual Center.

Brown’s email was preceded by a message to the student body from Dartmouth president Sian Leah Beilock reaffirming the school’s “fundamental commitment to building a diverse and welcoming community.”

Princeton president Christopher Eisgruber described the Court’s decision as “unwelcome and disappointing.” Similarly, Columbia University issued a short statement describing diversity as “a positive force across every dimension” of the school.

Cornell president Martha Pollack is, like Eisgruber, “disappointed” by the Supreme Court’s decision and reiterates Cornell’s commitment to “diversity and inclusion.” Brown president Christina Paxson echoes the disappointment of Presidents Pollack and Eisgruber.

Harvard’s email to community members hails diversity as “essential to academic excellence” and identifies its people as “the heart of our extraordinary institution.” President Liz Magill of the University of Pennsylvania affirms that her “academic community is at its best when it is diverse across many dimensions.” President Peter Salovey of Yale extolls his university’s “unwavering commitment to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive community.”

It appears Dartmouth is the only school in the Ivy League whose administrators feel its students are so sensitive that they must be referred to counseling services following a judicial decision.