For Faculty and Staff
Identifying and Helping Students in Distress
As a faculty or staff member, you play an important role in the lives of students on a daily basis. Whether serving as an instructor, advisor or mentor you are a critical resource and often the first to identify that a student may be experiencing challenges. You can find more information about what you can do to assist students in distress by clicking the link below.
Outreach
We at Counseling Services are available to provide presentations, attend tabling events, and participate in panel discussions for university programs related to mental health and wellness. Our counselors are also trained as consultants, working with students, student groups, and academic classes to enhance personal, interpersonal, and organizational/group functioning. Let us support your efforts. Request a program by completing the Outreach Program Request Form.
Please submit outreach program requests at least three weeks in advance of the anticipated workshop date. More information on the available presentation topics listed in this form can be found on our Outreach Webpage. Please allow up to 5 business days from the submission of this form for us to respond to your request. Attendants of presentations will be required to fill out an evaluation at the conclusion of the presentation. For further assistance or questions, please call our office at 336-334-7727 336-334-7727
Training on Responding to Students Reporting a Sexual Assault
"Responding to Students: Campus Sexual Assault" is a step by step guide for faculty and staff of what to do if a student discloses a sexual assault. For more information, call Counseling Services at 336-334-7727. Please see Responding to Students: Campus Sexual Assault for more information.
Online Training for Faculty and Staff
At-Risk, a free-online training, is available to university faculty and staff to help identify persons experiencing emotional/psychological distress. The interactive training provides information on how to broach the subject of professional counseling and make a referral. To access these resources, please contact us at 336-334-7727. For more information, please see At-Risk for University or College Faculty.
Safety, Resources, Lived Experience, and Well-being
Between the COVID-19 pandemic, and social unrest, 2020 and 2021 have been challenging years for many. In the video presentation UMatter Let's Talk: Safety, Resources, Lived Experience, and Well-Being, representatives from Counseling Services, Campus Police, Title IX, and Human Resources discuss lived experiences of traumatic events, identify resources, and provide strategies that promote wellness and safety during difficult times.
