Empowering Faculty in Supporting Student Mental Health
Join Student Counseling Services staff as they facilitate a four-part series designed to empower faculty and staff in supporting students' mental health. While attending all sessions is not mandatory, participating in each one will enhance your ability to meet the diverse needs of our students. This series is intended for faculty, staff, course instructors, and graduate students interested in supporting student mental health. Registration is required for each individual session you wish to attend.
Workshops
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If you have questions about the content of a workshop or need an accommodation to fully participate, please email ProDev@ilstu.edu. If you receive an error message while attempting to register, please contact the Technology Support Center.
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Evidence-Based Pedagogy
Classroom Climate and Culture
Feedback and Assessment Loop
Data-Informed Reflection
Red Folder: Identifying Students in Distress, Part 1
Register by:
Monday, January 20 (Registration link coming soon)
Synchronous Meeting:
Tuesday, January 21 • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location:
Student Services Building 130
Facilitator:
Venique Chappell, Staff Counselor, Student Counseling Services
The Red Folder, created by Student Counseling Services, is inspired by similar initiatives in California universities. It equips faculty and staff with tools and knowledge to identify signs of student distress and take appropriate actions. It includes vital information, protocols, strategies, and resources to help faculty and staff respond effectively to students in need. Registration required.
This training will help you to:
- Identify common signs of student distress.
- Respond to students with empathy and understanding.
- Use the Red Folder as a resource for protocols, strategies, and resources.
- Connect students with appropriate help and support.
Kognito - Managing Difficult Mental Health Struggles, Part 2
Register by:
Tuesday, February 18 (Registration link coming soon)
Synchronous Meeting:
Wednesday, February 19 • 10:30 a.m. to12 p.m.
Location:
Student Services Building 130
Facilitator:
Venique Chappell, Staff Counselor, Student Counseling Services
In the second part of this 4-part series, Student Counseling Services (SCS) will go in-depth into ways to have difficult conversations with students who are struggling with mental health concerns, as well as resources and referrals where they can get help. Emphasis will be placed on faculty and staff self-care in managing these difficult interactions effectively. Participants will also be introduced to Kognito, an interactive training program that teaches users how to recognize, approach and assist individuals in emotional stress by connecting them with the appropriate resources on and off campus. Registration required.
Please bring your laptops
This training will help you:
- Navigate difficult conversations with students facing mental health challenges.
- Identify resources on and off campus to support both students and yourself.
- Maintain self-care and establish boundaries to handle challenging situations effectively.
Question Persuade Refer (QPR Training), Part 3
Register by:
Tuesday, March 18 (Registration link coming soon)
Synchronous Meeting:
Wednesday, March 19 • 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Student Services Building 130
Facilitator:
TBD
Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone for help. As members of the ISU community, faculty and staff are often the first to notice signs and symptoms of suicide in a colleague, student, resident, coworker, friend, or loved one. This positions you as the first line of defense to assist someone in getting help and therefore, getting life-saving help. Participants will receive electronic resources and receive a certificate from the QPR Institute upon completion. Registration required.
This training will help you to:
- Recognize the warning signs of suicide.
- Provide empathetic support and hope to students in need.
- Effectively refer individuals to appropriate professional help and resources.
Let’s Talk Mental Health, Part 4
Register by:
Tuesday, April 15 (Registration link coming soon)
Synchronous Meeting:
Wednesday, April 16 • 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location:
Student Services Building 130
Facilitator:
Venique Chappell, Staff Counselor, Student Counseling Services
In your role as a faculty or staff, students may turn to you for support, advice, or encouragement recognizing you as a good listener and someone who can help in their time of need. This consultation space is designed to address specific concerns you have about individual students or groups, questions about our services, and an overall supportive environment among staff/faculty to collaborate with one another. Registration required.
This training will help you to:
- Deepen your understanding of how to support to students experiencing mental health challenges.
- Gain knowledge into student mental health issues and the resources and support services available on campus.
- Learn how to refer students to Student Counseling Services (SCS) and facilitate conversations about accessing campus resources.
If you need a special accommodation to fully participate in a Center event or service, please contact the Center at ProDev@ilstu.edu.
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Difficult Conversation, “Hot Moments,” and Disruptive Behaviors
In this series of workshops, you will learn how to handle classroom disruptions, prepare for difficult dialogues, and respond to “hot moments” in the classroom.
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Professional Development Workshops
Our mission is to support course instructors in their pursuit of excellence and innovation in teaching and the effective use of technology. See our current professional development offerings.
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Learning Communities
Learning communities are professional development opportunities where a group of instructors meets regularly to discuss pedagogical strategies and challenges to improve their teaching. We offer the following learning communities this semester.