NATIONAL CONSORTIUM FOR
BUILDING HEALTHY ACADEMIC COMMUNITIES
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A nationwide effort is being launched today in higher education and science-based industries to promote a deeper understanding of institutional and systematic racism in academia. The day is designed to allocate time to detailing plans to address anti-racism and character education. Read the
statement
from Kent Fuchs, president of BHAC member institution, the University of Florida, and follow the movement on social media using the hashtags #ShutDownAcademia and #ShutDownSTEM.
The events of the past week have pushed the reality of racial injustice to the forefront and we're all looking for more resources and education. The
Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has shared
resources
from college and university leaders to be helpful resources to continually ensure institutions promote diverse cultures. Member institution, The Ohio State University provides these
tips
when opening a discussion with teens and tweens about racism. And, c
heck out this
list of books
from PBS to read together with young children t
o encourage conversations about race and diversity to build a culture of understanding and equality.
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MINDSTRONG
©
Training Returns in July
As Bern and Kat shared last week, our organization continues to prioritize the core values of diversity, inclusion and equity along with the mental/emotional health and well-being, and safety of our academic communities across the United States. We must be united and work together on solutions for a more just and equitable society.
To address our core value of mental health promotion, we are offering our next MINDSTRONG
© training on
July 16, 2020
. It's imperative that you, as a health and wellness professional be equipped with the tools to help students best manage a new campus experience.
Join us
online on
July 16, from
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. EST. Become trained to deliver MINDSTRONG
© and improve resiliency and healthy lifestyle behaviors in the young adults on your campus. Developed by BHAC president, Bern Melnyk, and a product of The Ohio State University, this four-hour,
live, online instructor training builds upon 16
research studies that support positive findings in lowering depression, anxiety and stress among young adults.
BHAC Member Benefit:
receive four additional manuals (for a total of five books) – which is a value of $100 when registering. Individual or institutions must be current, paid BHAC members.
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Now, more than ever, we need to rely on our colleagues across the country. As you wrap up your fiscal year, consider joining
our consortium!
Share both evolving policies and evidence-based practices to ensure the health and wellness of your campus. Members participate in research, serve on organizational committees and task forces, and network with national leaders in academic health and wellness. Annual memberships begin as low as $75.
Join now.
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Coffee with Kat
Join Kat
TOMORROW, Thursday June 11 at 11 a.m. EST for our first summer term chat.
In a casual format, we'll discuss top of mind topics. Log into Kat's
meeting room to join.
Academics For Black Lives
A personal and professional development initiative intended for academic faculty and staff to examine the toll of racial trauma will be held June 19 - 25 in an effort to seek collective action for solutions.
Learn more
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Advancing Racial Equity Webinar Series
The American Association of Public Health is hosting an ongoing
webinar series
with topics covering r
acism
, p
olice violence, maternal health, housing and violence.
Staying Calm and Well in the Midst of the COVID-19 Storm
Did you miss this
online series presented by BHAC President Bern Melnyk, her wellness team at Ohio State, and campus partners? Catch up on the series offering strategies to help cope with, and stay well during, the coronavirus pandemic. And, stay tuned for more about upcoming sessions.
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