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Student Affairs Professional Development and Staff Recognition Calendar

Please register online for each session you plan to attend.

  • August

Exploring and Understanding Allyship

Tuesday, August 30

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Room 401, Stevenson Hall - RSVP

This session will help participants define what allyship is and understand what it is not. We will explore the ways to earn the title and the responsibilities that come along with it.

After attending this session, you will:

  • Understand what allyship is.
  • Learn what allyship is not.
  • Understand the responsibilities that come along with being an ally.

Presenter: Angell Howard, Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs

Knowledge Areas: Global Perspective & Worldviews, Leadership Competencies

New Staff Orientation

Wednesday, August 31

11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Founders Suite, Bone Student Center- RSVP

The Division of Student Affairs offers a half-day new staff orientation program several times a year to welcome new employees and provide important information to help them be successful in their new roles.

The orientation program includes:

  • Networking with other new staff members and Student Affairs leaders.
  • Information on the 13 diverse departments that comprise the Division and the students we serve.
  • An introduction to cultural competency in Student Affairs.
  • The history of Student Affairs at Illinois State University.
  • Introduction to needed technology.

An opportunity to learn about the values and mission of the Division.

  • September

Serving the Needs of Our International Students

Friday, September 2

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Zoom- RSVP

Students thrive in an inclusive learning and social environment. This environment is even more critical for International students to ensure they feel a sense of belonging and enjoy a fruitful and dynamic experience. Therefore, we need to know how our students are doing on our campus and understand what we can do to help support them. Matt Schwab from International Engagement will inform us of international students' status and challenges and provide ways that we can ensure they continue to thrive at ISU.

Presenter: Matt Schwab & Dr. Roopa Rawjee, Office of International Engagement

Knowledge Areas: Student Advising & Support, Global Perspective & Worldviews

Chair Fitness

Wednesday, September 7

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Circus Room, Bone Student Center - RSVP

Join Kinsey and Krista from Campus Recreation for this gentle, unique fitness class that blends elements of non-impact aerobics, resistance training, yoga, and guided relaxation, all done while sitting in a chair. You'll become more capable while revitalizing your body, mind, and spirit. You'll walk away with exercises to complete on your own at your desk, at home, or wherever you are. Everyone is welcome!

Presenter: Krista Gooris & Kinsey Hutchinson, Campus Recreation

Knowledge Areas: Personal and Career Development

Fall Kickoff

Monday, September 12

9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Munch & Mingle, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m Program

Prairie Room, Bone Student Center- RSVP

Join Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Levester "LJ" Johnson, to kick off the 2022-2023 academic year! Reconnect with your colleagues, learn what's happening in the Division, and get ready for an outstanding year!

What's the 411: Faculty/Staff Affinity Groups

Tuesday, September 13

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Circus Room, Bone Student Center- RSVP

As stated on https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/current/resources/ "An affinity group is a voluntary association of faculty and staff linked by a common purpose, mission, background, activity, or interest that provides an avenue for support, advocacy, and communication throughout the University as well as a connection to the local community." Illinois State University has four groups:

  • Asia Connect
  • Association of Black Academic Employees (ABAE)
  • Queer Coalition
  • Organization of Latino/a Employees (OLE)

This session will have representatives from each group available to provide you with details on how to get connected.

Presenter: Angell Howard, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Knowledge Areas: Personal and Career Development, Global Perspectives and Worldview

Creating a Wellness Mindset Using Mindfulness

Thursday, September 15

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Room 551, DeGarmo Hall- RSVP

In the world that we live in today, more people are struggling with managing stress, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed and lonely. We must balance the demands on our time with work, home, relationships, and the increasing use of technology. Not to mention the negative impact that COVID has had. These are not easy "fixes," but there is something simple that we can all do during every moment of our lives that can make a big impact in a positive way. Come learn how to practice some mindfulness techniques to help you create a wellness mindset and find calm in the midst of chaos. We will explain the Koru Mindfulness program that we use, which is used all over the country and has been found to help students, staff, and faculty better manage the challenges they face.

After attending this session, you will be able to:

  • Describe what mindfulness is and how it impacts our wellness mindset.
  • Identify how mindfulness can enhance our well-being.
  • Identify the barriers to practicing mindfulness and strategies to overcome them.
  • Practice mindfulness in our everyday lives.
  • Locate resources that support a mindfulness practice.

Presenter: Jim Almeda, Health Promotion and Wellness

Knowledge Areas: Personal and Career Development

Special Guest: Ethan Blumenthal Leadership, Active Listening, and Team Building Through Laughter

Wednesday, September 21

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Old Main, Bone Student Center- RSVP

The Founder & CEO of Knuckleball Comedy, Ethan Blumenthal, will facilitate an invaluable leadership & team-building experience. With direction and coaching from an experienced comedian, participants will laugh and have fun in ways they never have before, creating friendships that will last long after the program ends. Along the way, participants will gain valuable communication and leadership skills as they learn to listen and think creatively. Filled with non-stop smiles and interactive play, this program is the best way to learn how to lead more confidently, communicate more efficiently and become better active listeners. Please note, this is an interactive program so don't be afraid to jump right into the activities and participate - it will be a blast!

Knowledge Areas: Teamowrk, Mentorship and Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Competencies

What Does Sustainability Mean at ISU

Tuesday, September 27

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Circus Room, Bone Student Center- RSVP

Sustainability is defined as a practice in which we consider the implications of our individual and collective actions; the interconnectivity among people and ecosystems coexisting within communities and across the globe; and a vision for an equitable and thriving planet for generations to come. This session will highlight current sustainability goals across ISU, tools for collaboration and partnership, and practical solutions toward environmentally responsible educational opportunities and operations.

After attending this session, you will have:

  • A better understanding of the term sustainability.
  • An opportunity to foster a culture of sustainability within Student Affairs and across ISU.
  • Strategies to incorporate sustainability into both your professional and personal life.

Presenter: Elisabeth Reed, Office of Sustainability

Knowledge Areas: Global Perspective & Worldviews, Productivity & Problem Solving

  • October

Interventions for Students in Distress

Monday, October 3 Rescheduled, Monday, Nov 7

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Zoom

Danielle Beasley, LCSW, and Stacy Parton, LCPC, will help participants learn to identify mental health emergencies and signs of distress in students. Through the use of the Kognito website, participants will learn effective ways to approach students in distress and help guide them to effective resources. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss any questions and concerns they may have so they will feel able to assist students in need.

After attending this session, you will:

  • Recognize signs of students in distress or experiencing a mental health emergency.
  • Learn effective approaches to intervene.
  • Learn strategies to refer students to resources both on and off campus.

Presenter: Danielle Beasley, LCSW, & Stacy Parton, LCPC

Knowledge Areas: Student Advising & Support, Global Perspective & Worldviews

Life Hack 101! The Little Things that Save Us Time and Sanity

Thursday, October 6

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Room 551, DeGarmo Hall- RSVP

Forget your speaker? Put your phone in a bowl and boost the volume! Get distracted working through emails in Outlook? Click the globe icon and work offline (no more new emails until you click again)! We were forced to rethink our ways, but it created an environment for learning and innovation. So let's honor those achievements and share our new knowledge! Be prepared to share life hacks from any or all of the following: Work, Life, or Technology. Even if you don't have one to share, come, you will surely think of one when you get here!

After attending this session, you will:

  • Thoughtfully evaluate and acknowledge the vast amount of change so many of us on campus have experienced.
  • Connect and create friendships across the Division.
  • Leave with several concrete strategies or techniques to help you manage time and daily activities in a more effective way.

Presenter: Natalie R. Alexander, Career Services

Knowledge Areas: Personal & Career Development, Productivity & Problem Solving, Digital Fluency & Assessment

What Can I Do?: An Introduction to Political and Social Engagement and Activism

Tuesday, October 11

Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Zoom- RSVP

This session will introduce participants to the different ways they can start or continue their political and social engagement in these challenging times. In addition, we will learn equity-minded ways to become a more active members of your community.

After attending this session, you will:

  • Understand the importance of voting, but learn that voting is only the first step in engagement.
  • Understand the importance of reflection and learning before action.
  • Learn that to begin a journey of social or political activism, it is best to start small and start local.

Presenter: Dr. Meghan Leonard, Politics & Government

Knowledge Areas: Global Perspective & Worldviews, Personal & Career Development

Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality and Inclusion in Illinois in '22 and Beyond

Wednesday, October 19

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Zoom- RSVP

More than 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in state capitols across the country this year. The Dobbs decision strikes at the heart of reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ rights. And anti-LGBTQ+ violence is on the rise. But Illinois has been a leader in recent years in the protection and promotion of LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion. Learn from the team at Equality Illinois (the state's LGBTQ+ civil rights organization) how you can be part of the movement to keep Illinois moving forward.

Presenters: Mike Ziri & Mony Ruiz-Velasco, Equality Illinois

Knowledge Areas: Student Advising & Support, Global Perspective & Worldviews

Taking Control of Your Workday: Support Staff Edition

Thursday, October 20

10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Room 551, DeGarmo Hall- RSVP

Support staff are vital to the successful operation of each Student Affairs department. This special lunch and learn is designed specifically for support staff to network, share expertise, and discuss the best practices with one another to enhance professional development.

Moderator: Angell Howard, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Knowledge Areas: Personal & Career Development, Productivity & Problem Solving, and Digital Fluency & Assessment

Special Guest: Dr. Marquis Bey

Wednesday, October 26

10:00 a.m. - Noon

Circus Room, Bone Student Center- RSVP

Dr. Marquis Bey (they/them, or any pronoun)* completed a PhD in English at Cornell University in May 2019 and is currently Assistant Professor of African American Studies and English, affiliated faculty in Gender & Sexuality Studies, and core faculty member of Critical Theory, at Northwestern University. Bey's work, broadly speaking, concerns Black Feminist Theorizing, Transgender Studies, Critical Theory, and Contemporary African American Literature. Additionally, they have received fellowships from the Ford Foundation and Humanities New York. Bey is the author, most recently, of Black Trans Feminism (2022).

  • November

Coping With the Missing Cat, and Other Grief

Wednesday, November 2

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.- RSVP

Prairie Room III, Bone Student Center

There is no right or wrong way to grieve, but there is a right and wrong way to support someone who is grieving. This session will review historical concepts of grief, then focus on new ideas about grief and how you can help others move forward after loss.

After attending this session, you will:

  • Have a better understanding of grief and the grieving process.
  • Know what to say and not say to someone who is grieving.

Presenter: Dr. James Terfruchte, Student Health Services

Knowledge Areas: Student Advising & Support, Global Perspective & Worldviews

Interventions for Students in Distress

Monday, October 7

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Zoom - RSVP

Danielle Beasley, LCSW, and Stacy Parton, LCPC, will help participants learn to identify mental health emergencies and signs of distress in students. Through the use of the Kognito website, participants will learn effective ways to approach students in distress and help guide them to effective resources. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss any questions and concerns they may have so they will feel able to assist students in need.

After attending this session, you will:

  • Recognize signs of students in distress or experiencing a mental health emergency.
  • Learn effective approaches to intervene.
  • Learn strategies to refer students to resources both on and off campus.

Presenter: Danielle Beasley, LCSW, & Stacy Parton, LCPC

Knowledge Areas: Student Advising & Support, Global Perspective & Worldviews

Facilitating Dialogue on Controversial Issues

Thursday, November 10

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Room 401A, Stevenson Hall- RSVP

Controversy can occur at any time and in any setting. How do you handle it when it occurs? Are you able to participate or navigate the conversation? Many people avoid challenging dialogue because they fear saying or permitting the wrong things to be said. Acknowledging that there are different perspectives is a gesture of respect and inclusion and can help turn controversy into an opportunity to connect and understand others' experiences. These opportunities are significant for students in a classroom setting and key to developing their critical thinking skills. This session will be interactive, and you will walk away with an activity that you can use with others to encourage dialogue on any topic in any setting.

Presenter: Angell Howard, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Knowledge Areas: Personal & Career Development, Student Advising & Support, Global Perspective & Worldviews

Maximizing Your LinkedIn

Wednesday, November 16

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Prairie Room III, Bone Student Center- RSVP

LinkedIn is the place where you can build and nurture your digital network. But, according to research by The Knowledge Academy, one of the biggest workplace fears is "Using LinkedIn." This session will help to reduce your fears and show you how to maximize your LinkedIn and use the tools right at your fingertips to build your network and professional development.

After attending this session, you will:

  • Know what things to focus on when building/updating your LinkedIn page.
  • Be able to navigate your profile and LinkedIn Learning.

Presenter: Quanisha Kumi-Darfour, Career Services

Knowledge Areas: Digital Fluency & Assessment, Productivity & Problem Solving

New Staff Orientation

Thursday, November 17

11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Founders Suite, Bone Student Center- RSVP

The Division of Student Affairs offers a half-day new staff orientation program several times a year to welcome new employees and provide important information to help them be successful in their new roles.

The orientation program includes:

  • Networking with other new staff members and Student Affairs leaders.
  • Information on the 13 diverse departments that comprise the Division and the students we serve.
  • An introduction to cultural competency in Student Affairs.
  • The history of Student Affairs at Illinois State University.
  • Introduction to needed technology.

An opportunity to learn about the values and mission of the Division.

  • December

Neal R. Gamsky Quality of Student Life Award Ceremony

Thursday, December 1

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Brown Ballroom, Bone Student Center- RSVP

Join the Division as we remember Dr. Neal R. Gamsky and celebrate this year's Quality of Student Life Award recipient. Dr. Gamsky, Vice President for Student Affairs Emeritus, created an endowment to encourage professional staff to make significant personal contributions to the students at Illinois State University. The recipient of this award receives a recognition plaque, monetary award, and their name permanently displayed on a plaque in the Student Services Building.

  • January

You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience Reading Group

Group 1: Mondays, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., Jan 30, Feb 13 & 27, Mar 13 & 27, Apr 10 & 24, May 8

Group 2: Thursdays, Noon – 1:00 p.m., Feb 9 & 23, Mar 9 & 23, Apr 13 & 27, May 11 & 25

RSVP

Brene Brown and Tarana Burke, created this anthology that is a space to recognize and process the trauma of white supremacy, a space to be vulnerable and affirm the fullness of Black life and Black possibility, and a space that gives Black humanity breathing room. Featuring essays by Jason Reynolds, Austin Channing Brown, Tanya Denise Fields, Kiese Makeba Laymon, Prentis Hemphill, Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts, Marc Lamont Hill, Keah Brown, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Shawn A. Ginwright, Kaia Naadira, Deran Young, Sonya Renee Taylor, Irene Antonia Diane Reece, Yolo Akili Robinson, Laverne Cox, Jessica J. Williams, Aiko D. Bethea, and Imani Perry. https://brenebrown.com/book/you-are-your-best-thing/

*Books will be provided to those who need them.

Applying and Leading Assessment in Student Affairs Discussions

Dr. Erin Thomas will facilitate optional discussion sessions throughout the course to help encourage completion and application.

Discussions will be held from 11-noon on Feb 7 & 21, March 7 & 21, and April 4

RSVP for Course Here

RSVP for Discussions Here

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders is offering a course, "Applying and Leading Assessment in Student Affairs," from February 6, 2023 - April 2, 2023. This free, self-paced, asynchronous 8-module course will help you learn about and lead assessment efforts. It's geared specifically toward student affairs staff. Still, 90% of the content is applicable assessment concepts that could benefit someone doing assessments in other areas. The course was built with the expectation/goal of people spending 1-2 hours per module.

If you would like to participate in the course, please sign up for the course here: http://studentaffairsassessment.org/online-open-course

Presenter: Dr. Erin Thomas

Knowledge Areas: : Leadership Competencies, Personal & Career Development, Productivity & Problem Solving, Digital Fluency & Assessment

Letter from a Birmingham Jail: Dr. King's Message for 2022

In April 1963, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was jailed for participating in nonviolent demonstrations against segregation, eight white clergymen, sympathetic to the Civil Rights cause, issued a public statement discouraging protests. They argued that change needed to take place through the courts and legal system rather than in public dissent. Dr. King's response was the powerful "Letter from a Birmingham Jail."

Join SpeakOut to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Day as we host Dr. David Pilgrim to discuss King's discourse that challenged white moderates 57 years ago and how his message still resonates today. Dr. Pilgrim will explore the historical context of the letter and its relevance amidst the rise of white supremacist organizing and violence around the country.

Presenter: Dr. David Pilgrim, Author, Founder, and Director of Jim Crow Museum & Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at Ferris State University

Knowledge Areas: Global Perspectives & Worldviews, Personal & Career Development

  • February

Recovery is Spoken Here: Recovery Ally Training

Wednesday, February 8

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Room 130, Student Services Building - RSVP

College students represent the largest group of individuals meeting the criteria for substance use disorders. Yet, they are the least likely to seek out traditional treatment services. Furthermore, college campuses are known as recovery-hostile environments. Nonetheless, recovery is possible with the aid of Recovery for Redbirds and acts of allyship. Help build a recovery-friendly campus by learning how to provide support for students who need help, as well as those who are already in recovery. Recognize how language and policies perpetuate stigma, which blocks recovery.

This session will help you to:

  • Recognize students in need of recovery.
  • Demonstrate a warm handoff (how to refer to helpers).
  • Learn about our Collegiate Recovery Community, Recovery for Redbirds.
  • Summarize ways to be a recovery ally on campus.
  • Use recovery-friendly language.

Presenter: Jamie Laurson, Student Health Services

Knowledge Areas: Student Advising & Support, Teamwork, Mentorship & Interpersonal Skills, and Global Perspective & Worldviews

*Empathy and Its impact on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Monday, February 20

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Zoom- RSVP

Recent surveys suggest that the divides among Americans are greater than ever. People are more hostile and less trusting of one another, making it very hard to empathize and show compassion. Yet, the ability to empathize is essential when trying to connect with and understand others from different social, cultural, or economic backgrounds. This interactive session will explore empathy through a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Participants will learn, practice, and be challenged to use empathy skills in their professional and personal lives.

This session will help you to:

  • Understand empathy and the role it plays in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Assess who and how we restrict ourselves from connecting to others’ experiences.
  • Learn what is needed to improve your ability to empathize.

Presenter: Angell Howard, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Knowledge Areas: Teamwork, Mentorship & Interpersonal Skills, Personal & Career Development, and Global Perspective & Worldviews

*This session will support EDI Learning & Advocacy

Rest and Resilience in the Face of Political and Pandemic Challenges

Friday, February 24

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

RSVP for Discussion Here

In the face of unprecedented political challenges and the ongoing circumstances of the pandemic, burnout feels omnipresent and inevitable. As well, self-care is often co-opted by corporate interests who create the illusion that rest is something you buy or that it's an individual's problem rather than society's, the result of policies and practices of capitalism and white supremacy. How can we create robust care practices to continue to fight the systems that are failing us?

In this recording, Mariah Parker will teach participants to reclaim self-care as an act of resistance and will lead participants through some of the daily practices they have cultivated in making the balancing act of work, parenting, school, art, and politics sustainable. Learn about radical gratitude, rest as a journey, creating portals to care, and other nourishing mindsets and activities that can be built into any schedule, on any budget, to evade burnout and foster political longevity.

Presenter: Mariah Parker, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Georgia and Athens County Commissioner

Knowledge Areas: Personal & Career Development, Productivity & Problem Solving, Leadership Competencies

Project Management Basics

Tuesday, February 28

9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

Room 551, DeGarmo Hall- RSVP

A project is any endeavor that has a defined beginning and end. The goal of a project should be to complete something that is outside the scope of daily operations. Project management is the use of techniques and skills to help you predict needs, create tasks, execute processes, and complete projects.

This session will help you to:

  • Understand the process of project management.
  • Learn skills needed to lead a project.
  • Use Microsoft Planner to organize project tasks and communication.
  • Understand why these skills are important for Student Affairs staff.

Presenter: Tonya Mintz & Isaac Gaff, Student Affairs IT

Knowledge Areas: Teamwork, Mentorship & Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Competencies, Personal & Career Development, Productivity & Problem Solving, Digital Fluency & Assessment

  • March

A.W.A.R.E.-Alert, Wise, Attentive, Ready, & Empowered

Thursday, March 9 (dress comfortably)

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Prairie Room II & III, Bone Student Center - RSVP

A.W.A.R.E. is a 2-hour educational awareness, crime-victim prevention program – encompassing Strategies, Techniques, Options, and Prevention –that provides people of all genders with information that may reduce their risk of exposure to violence and introduces them to the physical aspects of self-defense. The program has a dual purpose:

  1. To prevent crimes of violence in our communities through programs of education and training, focusing primarily on awareness and prevention
  2. To educate participants about realistic options that will help them avoid, escape, and survive assaults if they do occur

Presenter: Officer Jessika Jones, University Police

Knowledge Areas: Student Advising & Support, Personal & Career Development, Productivity & Problem Solving

*Exploring and Understanding Allyship

Monday, March 13

12:00 - 2:15 p.m.

Zoom- RSVP

This session will help participants define what allyship is and understand what it is not. We will explore the ways to earn the title and the responsibilities that come along with it.

After attending this session, you will:

  • Understand what allyship is.
  • Learn what allyship is not.
  • Understand the responsibilities that come along with being an ally.

Presenter: Angell Howard, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Knowledge Areas: Global Perspective & Worldviews, Leadership Competencies

*This session will support EDI Advocacy

Working to Narrow the Wage Gap for Women

Wednesday, March 15

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Room 551, DeGarmo Hall - RSVP

Women in the United States make an average of 20 percent less than men for the same jobs and with the same qualifications. One of the many factors contributing to this gap is that women are not socialized to negotiate. This presentation seeks to give women an understanding of the wage gap, the opportunity gap, and their long-term impact. Throughout the workshop, participants will glean tips on how to challenge bias, and prepare for negotiation.

This session will help you to:

  • Understand the impacts of the wage gap for women.
  • Learn to identify and challenge bias against women taking leadership roles.
  • Learn to prepare for wage negotiations.

Presenter: Ray Hatch, Media Relations

Knowledge Areas: Personal & Career Development and Leadership Competencies

The Future of Reproductive Justice Discussion

Tuesday, March 21

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Watch Recording

RSVP for Discussions Here

Join us for a dynamic intergenerational conversation with renowned author, educator and 2022 MacArthur Fellow, Loretta Ross and Park Cannon, one of two openly queer lawmakers in the Georgia General Assembly and its youngest. They will discuss the tenets of reproductive justice, what's at stake, and what people who care about racial justice, human rights and democracy can do to show up in this moment.

The 2022 mid-term elections this November are in fact a national referendum on reproductive rights, voting rights, and democracy. There are seven states where the results of the midterms could decide whether abortion is protected or banned. And with the recent announcement of a national abortion ban if the House and Senate is won in November, the stakes in these elections couldn't be higher

Presenter: Loretta Ross, author and award-winning expert on racism and racial justice, reproductive justice, women's rights, and human rights. And Park Cannon, youngest member of the Georgia House of Representatives in 2016.

Knowledge Areas: Global Perspective & Worldviews, Student Advising & Support, Personal & Career Development

CRCC Conference

Wednesday, March 29

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bone Student Center - Save the Date

Recovery is Spoken Here: Recovery Ally Training

Friday, March 31

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Zoom- RSVP

College students represent the largest group of individuals meeting the criteria for substance use disorders. Yet, they are the least likely to seek out traditional treatment services. Furthermore, college campuses are known as recovery-hostile environments. Nonetheless, recovery is possible with the aid of Recovery for Redbirds and acts of allyship. Help build a recovery-friendly campus by learning how to provide support for students who need help, as well as those who are already in recovery. Recognize how language and policies perpetuate stigma, which blocks recovery.

This session will help you to:

  • Recognize students in need of recovery.
  • Demonstrate a warm handoff (how to refer to helpers).
  • Learn about our Collegiate Recovery Community, Recovery for Redbirds.
  • Summarize ways to be a recovery ally on campus.
  • Use recovery-friendly language.

Presenter: Jamie Laurson, Student Health Services

Knowledge Areas: Student Advising & Support, Teamwork, Mentorship & Interpersonal Skills, and Global Perspective & Worldviews

  • April

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  • May

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  • June

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  • July

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