Prioritizing the Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being of Students of Color in Classrooms and Beyond Online
Promoting an academic environment that is supportive of students' mental health can alleviate the stress and reframe how we define student success. There are academic and classroom stressors that are particularly salient among students of color who may experience daily microaggressions, harassment, and racial discrimination. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the unique experiences of undergraduate and graduate students of color in the classroom, taking into account disciplinary cultures and the broader campus climate. This session will also offer practical guidance for how instructors can promote well-being in campus learning environments and support the mental health of students of color.
Faciliated by the Steve Fund.
- Date:
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Dr. Jan Collins-Eaglin was the Director of the Michigan State University Counseling Center and of Wayne State University Student Support Services - which included Counseling and Psychological Services, Disability Services, and the Academic Success Center. She is a senior advisor for the National College Depression Partnership and has presented at national and international conferences on collegiate mental health. She developed nationwide mental health programs for African American women through Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. and The Links, Incorporated, both international African American women's community service organizations.
Dr. Collins-Eaglin holds a Bachelor's degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills, a Master of Psychology, Education Specialist, and a Doctorate from the University of Michigan. She is a Steve Fund Mental Health Expert and a Coach for the Steve Fund Equity in Mental Health on Campus initiative.