Creating a Culture of Care Week
Join us as we prepare for the 2024-2025 Academic year with a week of programming that focuses on creating a culture of care on our campuses. This live webinar series will focus on exploring the topic of mental health and how our reactions, habits, and relationships are impacted by our mental health. Join professionals from around the UL System as we explore opportunities to perpetuate a culture of care on our campuses.
Creating a Culture of Care Week: August 5 -9
- 8/5 – Mental Health 101 with Dr. Kevin Yaudes (MSU) 1pm – 2pm
Join us for “Mental Health 101,” a webinar designed to define mental health, provide guidance on recognizing when professional help may be needed, and highlight available resources on our campuses. Gain valuable insights and practical advice to support your well-being. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and access the support you need.
- 8/6 – Creating a Culture of Care (the Blue Folder Resource) – Kristin Wills and James Grimes (MSU) 10am – 11am
Join our upcoming webinar to explore the “Blue Folder Resource,” an essential tool designed to help faculty and staff at McNeese State University direct students to timely and appropriate mental health treatment. This webinar will also offer insights for other campuses to develop similar resources for assisting faculty and staff in supporting student well-being. Thank you to the McNeese team for sharing!
- 8/7 – Creating Supportive Learning Environments Panel– 2pm-3pm Host: Dr. Kevin Yaudes Panelists: Dr. Bill McCown (ULM), Rebecca Boone (NSU), Monica Orsot (MSU), and Dr. Taneshia Drake (SLU)
Join us for an insightful panel discussion on creating a culture of care in higher education, featuring experts from various campus roles. Our panelists will explore how faculty and staff can collaborate to foster student success and enhance the sense of community on campus. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about effective strategies and programs that support student well-being and retention.
- 8/8 – Creating a Culture of Care (the Blue Folder Resource) – Kristin Wills and James Grimes (MSU) 2pm – 3pm
Join our upcoming webinar to explore the “Blue Folder Resource,” an essential tool designed to help faculty and staff at McNeese State University direct students to timely and appropriate mental health treatment. This webinar will also offer insights for other campuses to develop similar resources for assisting faculty and staff in supporting student well-being. Thank you to the McNeese team for sharing!
- 8/9 – Trauma Informed Teaching – Dr. Kevin Yaudes (MSU), Dr. Mike Caverly (MSU) & Beth Blankenship (UNO) 10am – 11am
Join us for a webinar on Trauma-Informed Teaching, where we’ll explore strategies for creating supportive and understanding classroom environments for students who have experienced trauma. Gain practical techniques to recognize and address trauma’s impact on learning and behavior. Enhance your teaching practices to foster resilience and academic success in all students.
