Supporting student well-being is integral to academic success and achievement. Part of Temple University’s mission, a collaborative faculty and administration are part of student development. These resources offer information, training, and connection as we each explore how to promote well-being without our scope of practice, expertise, and role in campus life.
Learn: Where to Begin?
Temple University’s Center for the Advancement of Teaching (CAT) worked with campus offices to bring a series of trainings on trauma-informed learning and mental health stigma reduction to faculty. These series were then organized into posts for their EDvice Exchange.
Tip: Be sure to follow the CAT for updates on teaching best practices and ways to enhance student experiences within the classroom.
In January 2022, the WRC hosted a virtual mental health resource panel to help students learn about the range of supports available on campus [PDF, 56.8 KB].
Active Minds is a national nonprofit organization supporting mental health promotion and education for young adults. They co-authored Creating a Culture of Caring Faculty Resource [PDF, 1,432 KB] with Association of College and University Educators.
Practice: Resources for Canvas & Learning Spaces
We can shift the cultural narrative around well-being by incorporating resources and messages into student staff training, Canvas modules, or learning space activities.
The Student Safety Nest shares syllabus language and referrals to campus offices.
This article from Temple's College of Public Health faculty share insights into trauma-informed learning.
Include links to customizable worksheets and resources in Canvas or Zoom chats!
Grow: Professional Development & Mentorship
Temple University employees have access to the Human Resources Training learning management system, where we can register for self-guided online courses and live trainings:
Supporting Student Mental Health at Temple University (self-guided module)
Change Talk with the Wellness Resource Center
Recovery Ally Training with the Wellness Resource Center
Question Persuade Refer with the Wellness Resource Center
Safe Zone with Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy & Leadership (IDEAL)