天美传媒

For Faculty & Staff

Supporting Student Well-Being: Faculty Professional Development in Recognizing & Assisting Students in Distress

Trainings available on multiple dates:

• Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Rangos 3, CUC
• Monday, Oct. 12, noon to 1:30 p.m., Danforth Conference Room, CUC
• Monday, Nov. 16, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Danforth Conference Room, CUC
• Friday, Dec. 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Danforth Conference Room, CUC

This faculty-designed professional development opportunity serves as a broad overview of how best to aid students at 天美传媒.

This session combines 30 minutes of asynchronous work in FocusU with a 90-minute, in-person presentation. Upon completing the training, faculty should be able to (1) articulate key findings about the 天美传媒 student mental health experience, (2) describe the vital role of faculty in supporting students, (3) identify the appropriate methods to assist students, and (4) describe the available support resources on campus.

Please note that this training is one of three options that faculty can complete to fulfill required training on student mental health and well-being. As part of 天美传媒鈥檚 ongoing commitment to student mental health and well-being, all faculty members are expected to complete professional development focused on recognizing and supporting students in distress. Faculty may choose from the three training options listed on the Counseling & Psychological Services website. For more information, please refer to Provost Garrett and Dean Caselegno鈥檚 message to faculty.

Connections & Conversation Luncheon: Staff Community Excellence Award

Thursday, Oct. 8, noon to 1:30 p.m., Posner Center

Join us for lunch and a celebration of the fall 2026 Dietrich College Staff Community Excellence Award winner! The Dietrich College Staff Community Excellence Award is a college-level award recognizing individuals for contributions to increasing inclusion and belonging both within and outside the university.听

Mentoring Across Difference

Tuesday, Oct. 13, noon to 1 p.m., Dean's Office Conference Room (Baker 154R)

Faculty frequently mentor students, postdocs, staff and junior colleagues whose identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives differ from their own. This workshop helps participants develop practical skills for building trust, navigating differences, and fostering growth through mentoring relationships.听

For Graduate Students

CaPS Ph.D. Support Group

Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m., Virtual

The Ph.D. Support Group offers space to confidentially discuss the stressors and challenges of navigating relationships with advisors and peers, academic milestones, academic hazing, low motivation, struggles with self-confidence, and efforts to lead a more balanced life.

Group members typically share their experiences, offer and receive support and connect with others during group meetings. The group is able to accommodate no more than one student per program/lab. Feel free to email Kym Jordan Simmons, Ph.D., to schedule a 30-minute pre-group meeting to discuss the group and answer questions.