Issue 32 | January 20, 2022

A Message from the Vice Chancellor
Warm greetings, Student Affairs crew, on a cold and frosty week! I hope everyone stayed safe during our winter weather last weekend and that you are gearing up for what could be another round tomorrow and this weekend. When bad weather strikes, it can make our work to support students especially challenging—and I am extremely grateful for your dedication to ensure everything runs smoothly under these conditions.

This week we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. While the winter weather has postponed some programs, there are still several campus events on the calendar this week (some hosted by our own folks), so I hope you’ll join us in these celebrations. Check out our Heel Life and Diversity and Inclusion websites for more information, particularly to watch for any late-breaking schedule changes due to weather.

Please take good care of yourselves, be well, and stay warm!
Amy
Carolina People
Meet Thomas

Thomas Moscatelli, Jr. works in Campus Health as the Pharmacy Manager in the Student Stores Pharmacy where he has worked for two years. As pharmacist, he fills prescriptions for students, staff, faculty, and their family members as well as counsels patients on their prescribed medications and also recommend over the counter medications when appropriate.

Student Affairs Assessment
Student Affairs Strategic Plan

Our new Student Affairs Strategic Plan has launched! Because the plan is based on significant input from our team, we hope these priorities and initiatives resonate with you and will serve as influential guides for the future of our work. Please make time to review the plan and see how you and your department are involved!
 

Highlights from the NASPA Mental Health and Counseling Study

Last September, Student Affairs participated in the NASPA Mental Health and Counseling Study surveying undergraduate students. The slide deck provides an overview of trends found for all respondents, as well as trends related to demographics and group membership.

Student Life & Leadership
Womxn of Worth Conference
 
This year's annual Womxn of Worth Conference will take place on Friday, March 25, 2022, 2 - 8 p.m. in the Frank Porter Graham Student Union. We are excited to bring back this event in person and are looking for University departments, divisions, or offices supporting the conference through sponsorship opportunities. Check out our sponsorship letter and let us know how you and your respective office can support this meaningful initiative at UNC. 
Student Wellness
Color of Drinking Project
 
The Color of Drinking Project is being conducted jointly by Student Wellness, the Campus & Community Coalition, and the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The data collected from this survey as a tool for meaningful policy change and calls to action for additional resources to support BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students at UNC.
 
The survey will run January 24 - February 11. Please share the survey with your students, particularly BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students. Oversampling these groups will ensure that our data is centering underrepresented voices, which are often missed in our national survey data. 
 
 
Incorporating Self-Care Into Your Lifestyle
Friday, Jan. 28, 2022
11 a.m.- 12 :30 p.m.
Carolina Union Room 3206 A/B
 
The Student Affairs Wellness Champions and the Professional Development Committees invite you to “Care + Conversations.” Details and registration link under “events” below.
 

Virtual Wellness Book Club
Are you interested in joining a virtual wellness book club? The Wellness Champions are launching a book club in February. We will focus on one wellness-focused book per month and meet over Zoom during a lunch hour to discuss. If you are interested and would like more details, fill out this interest form, and we will follow up!
  • The Well: Nominations are open through Jan. 21 for the Erskine B. Bowles Staff Service Award, which was established by the UNC Staff Assembly to recognize employees whose accomplishments are consistent with the goals of the University and the University’s public service mission.

  • The Well: Take some time to relax with a free virtual yoga session presented by the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health on Jan. 24, noon-12:30 p.m.

  • The Well: Attend the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week Capstone Culture Show to see performances from a variety of student organizations on Jan. 21 3-6 p.m. in The Pit.

  • The Well: Watch a video to learn about COVID-19 testing, symptoms, the omicron variant and more from Dr. Amir Barzin, director and lead physician of the Carolina Together Testing Program.
  • Jacquie Gist | UCS: Assistant Director for Career Coaching and Education, Jacquie Gist received a raving review from a recent UNC graduate she worked with. The student commented “I had such a wonderful time talking to my UCS counselor. She truly cared about me and eased my nerves before my interviews. Thanks to her I was able to get a full-time job in an industry I don't have much experience in but was really interested in.” Great work Jacquie!

  • David Lovere |SAIT: Thank you for adding content to the UCS website. We all appreciate your hard work!
Want to send a special thank you to a staff member who went above and beyond? Send your Kudos to studentaffairs@unc.edu.
Incorporating Self-Care Into Your Lifestyle
Friday, Jan. 28, 2022
11 a.m.- 12 :30 p.m.
Carolina Union Room 3206 A/B

The Student Affairs Wellness Champions and the Professional Development Committees invite you to “Care + Conversations.” This event will provide opportunities to meet and greet others who work in Student Affairs and activities to help you incorporate radical self-care into your lifestyle.

The agenda for the day will include:
  • 11 – 11:15 a.m. : Meet & Greet
  • 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. : Wellness Walk
  • 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. : Discussion – Intuitive Eating (in person and virtually)
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