Cultivating Academic Belonging to Promote Student Mental Health and Well-Being
February 11, 2025 3:00 pm
Michigan League, Michigan Room
911 N. University Ave.
Ann Arbor MI 48109-1265
Accessibility: A ramp is located on the building’s south entrance (facing N. University Ave. and the circle driveway). The building has elevator access. A gender neutral restroom is located on the third floor. Accessible parking for faculty and staff is available in the N13 structure at 201 Fletcher St. Accessible metered parking is available on Fletcher St.
Data from a range of sources indicates that high numbers of college students are experiencing mental health challenges. In this session, instructors will view a video case study that prompts reflection on how a lack of academic belonging affects student mental health and well-being. They consider how structural and interpersonal issues exacerbate mental health challenges for students, and discuss role-appropriate approaches faculty can take to cultivate academic belonging and proactively promote their students’ mental health and well-being. This session is appropriate for instructors at all levels.
In this session, participants will:
- Reflect on a range of structural and interpersonal issues that exacerbate mental health challenges for students
- Begin to consider how cultivating academic belonging in your classroom might proactively promote student mental health and well-being
This workshop is open to all U-M Faculty. Please note that any non-U-M faculty registrants will have their registration dropped.
