Faculty Mentor Program

You have learned the basics about mental health and mental illness. Now you want to take a strengths-based approach to the way you cultivate student mental health. In this workshop you will consider how your experiences with mental health influence your goals and leadership style, share your own wellness leadership approaches, challenge stigma and misconceptions about mental health and mental illness, and design strategies to reach students who are less likely to request mental health support.

Presenter:
Dr. Melanie-Anne Atkins, Associate Director, TA Programs, Centre for Teaching and Learning

In this highly interactive workshop, you will participate in multiple feedback cycles using the Notice-Listen-Connect model to practice and exchange feedback on: initiating a mental health conversation with a struggling student; engaging in an authentic, strengths-based dialogue with that student; and referring them to professional support.

Presenter:
Dr. Melanie-Anne Atkins, Associate Director, TA Programs, Centre for Teaching and Learning

One of the hurdles that many students face when approaching their academics are the skills to plan, focus, and execute tasks. During this session, we want to start at the beginning, addressing common reasons that students struggle when learning. Together we will examine ways that educators can support their students to develop core executive skills that will positively impact their academic success and mental health.

Facilitated by Drs. Nicole Campbell (Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences) and Lauren Barr (Sociology)

Students are expected to communicate their ideas in different formats and to different audiences throughout their undergraduate degree; however, they might lack the skills to communicate effectively. During this session, we will focus on various communication skills such as active listening, audience identification, feedback, and summarizing/synthesizing. Together we will examine ways that educators can support their students to develop core communication skills that will positively impact their academic success and mental health.

Facilitated by Drs. Nicole Campbell (Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences) and Lauren Barr (Sociology)

Before applying for tenure and promotion, a teaching dossier and a statement of one's teaching philosophy must be developed. This interactive session will provide valuable material to assist faculty members in the preparation of these components for a personal file.

Session will be conducted by: Mike Atkinson, Teaching Fellow, CTL & Associate Professor, Department of Psychology and Ken N. Meadows, Educational Developer, CTL

Critical thinking skills are foundational to many courses and university programs; however, these skills are often not formally taught to students. During this session, we will focus on various aspects of critical thinking, such as asking questions, brainstorming, reflection, and problem-solving. Together we will examine ways that educators can support their students to develop core critical thinking skills that will positively impact their academic success and mental health.

Facilitated by Drs. Nicole Campbell (Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences) and Lauren Barr (Sociology)

As educators, we want to support our students in developing the skills and knowledge they need to succeed; however, we often overlook the importance of helping them identify their areas for personal and professional growth. In this workshop, we will explore strategies for helping students recognize their strengths and areas for improvement so that they set realistic goals, manage their time effectively, and navigate challenging situations.

Facilitated by Drs. Nicole Campbell (Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences) and Lauren Barr (Sociology)