Residential Life Tour (South 40)
Have you ever wondered how residential communities look on the inside? Please join us for an exclusive tour of some First- and Second-year buildings. On this tour, you will see student spaces and the many amenities offered when living in residential life housing.
Tapping into Creativity When You’re feeling Tapped Out: How to Harness the Power of Everyday Creativity to Resist Burnout and Support Your Mental Health
Feeling burnt out? Join us to find out what everyday creativity is, how it benefits mental health, and how it can be a protective factor for burnout prevention. But what if I’m not artistic? We’ll also tackle personal barriers to creativity before focusing on tangible strategies for bringing creativity into your everyday experience. Come ready […]
Art as Self Care: Visual Journaling for Personal Well-being and Connection
The beginning part of the session will be dedicated to show how an art practice can benefit the overall well-being of staff and their mental health and stress relief. There will be an art-making session afterwards for the remainder of the time, with some time at the end to allow people to share what they […]
Channeling your Inner Group Therapist to be an Effective Team Leader
Join me for a conversation about group dynamics and the importance of attending to these dynamics in your work teams. We will discuss a model for group development and the necessary components of functional teams. Guided by these models, we will collaboratively identify ways to respond and attend to the group dynamics impacting your work […]
Connecting for Wellness, Fostering Personal and Professional Growth Through Authentic Networking, Part 2:
Join Nan Barnes and a vibrant panel of Student Affairs Professionals for an engaging session.
Mindfulness in Progress: Creating a Zen Den to Escape Work Stress
This session will showcase how one office within Student Affairs has created an environment to improve mental health to manage stress in many different ways while cultivating our well-being, empowering personal and professional growth, and reconnecting with our purpose. 360 view Are you in need of some guidance of how to handle your stress while […]
Leadership in Challenging Times: Supporting Staff Wellness, Satisfaction, & Workplace Efficiency
How do Student Affairs professionals balance growing demands on their time, energy, and resources which can negatively impact their own personal wellness, self-care, and ultimately, their satisfaction in their profession? Effective leaders help staff feel supported and valued—even in the most challenging times. This session is specifically dedicated to a discussion of ways in which […]
Connecting for Wellness: Fostering Personal and Professional Growth Through Authentic Networking, Part 1
Networking holds immense potential for personal and professional advancement, but it’s no secret that it can also bring about challenges that impact our mental and emotional health. From the pressure to perform to the fear of rejection, there are various hurdles professionals face in networking and how they can affect our well-being. In this interactive […]