Student Wellness in the Classroom Workshops

Student Wellness and Crisis Management in the Classroom 

When: Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Collaboratory (109B Halle)

Description

Do you have questions about how to best respond to your students that are in crisis? Are you aware of what services are available to your students? Do you struggle with how to maintain rigor in your classes while also attending to issues of student wellness? Join us for a workshop facilitated by the Office of the Ombuds, Disability Resource Center, and Office of Wellness and Community Responsibility. This session will focus on the diverse student population at EMU and their unique needs. Learn how to recognize some common student struggles, best practices for faculty response, and how to refer students to access the appropriate resources. Come prepared with questions. This session will take place in the Collaboratory (109B Halle). Attendance over Zoom will be facilitated as well should you wish to attend virtually.

Facilitators

  • Julia Heck, Office of the Ombuds
  • LaMarcus Howard, Ph.D., Disability Resource Center
  • Sean Woolf, Office of Wellness and Community Responsibility

Access the recording of this session at this link.


Building a Positive Classroom Community

When: Thursday, November 4, 2021, 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the Collaboratory (109B Halle)

Description

Would you like to work on creating a classroom environment that promotes better outcomes for your students and yourself? The Office of Wellness and Community Responsibility, Disability Resource Center, and the Office of the Ombuds will be facilitating a workshop to provide faculty with pedagogical structures and strategies to create a classroom culture that manages student frustrations, enhances student growth, and facilitates student learning in a healthy and supportive environment. This workshop will take place in the Collaboratory (109B Halle). Attendance over Zoom will be offered as well should you wish to attend virtually.

Facilitators

  • Julia Heck, Office of the Ombuds
  • LaMarcus Howard, Ph.D., Disability Resource Center
  • Sean Woolf, Office of Wellness and Community Responsibility

Access the recording of this session at this link.