REACH Program
REACH PROGRAM
Designed for GW faculty and staff, the Raise Up GW REACH program seeks to build student Resilience by promoting Engagement with and Access to Campus Health and wellbeing resources. Faculty and staff have the opportunity to engage in workshops that will provide information about student wellbeing trends, availability of services, and how to make appropriate referrals to those services.
INCENTIVES
We will be offering a variety of different REACH workshops throughout the Fall 2024 semester. Attending these trainings will teach you the skills to confidently and effectively work with students in crisis and refer them to the appropriate support. As part of our thank you for supporting student wellbeing, we are offering an incentive program to participants. We know many GW faculty/staff have attended REACH sessions in the past, so we made an effort to create innovative sessions for this semester. We will still be repeating a few sessions, so if you've attended one of those in the past and you want that to count towards the incentive program, email [email protected].
- Student Wellbeing Champions
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If you attend 5 or more REACH sessions this semester, you will receive a "Student Wellbeing Champion" certificate and a catered lunch with other champions.
Fall 2024 REACH SESSIONS
- Supporting Students with Disabilities in Higher Education
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Faculty and staff members will learn basic information about the definition of disability, disability identity, and how students with disabilities may be impacted in the world of higher education. This workshop will focus on informing faculty and staff members of resources students with disabilities can access during their time on campus including but not limited to Disability Support Services. Additionally, faculty and staff members will also learn about managing obstacles students with disabilities may face in the academic space. Presented by the CARE Team and Disability Support Services.
Dates offered:
Monday, September 16 12-1pm
Tuesday, October 8th 12-1pm
Monday, November 4th 12-1pm
- Intervening with Students of Concern
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This workshop will focus on basic helping skills for members of the GW community. We will discuss common situations you have encountered or imagine encountering, processing how to handle these to best support our students while also taking care of ourselves. Presented by Counseling & Psychological Services & the CARE Team.
Dates offered:
Wednesday, September 11th 12-1pm
Wednesday, October 9th 12-1pm
Wednesday, November 13th 12-1pm
- QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
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Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. Presented by Counseling & Psychological Services & Student Support.
Dates offered:
Tuesday, September 10th 12-1pm
Thursday, October 3rd 12-1pm
Wednesday, October 30th 12-1pm
Thursday, November 14th 12-1pm
- Responding to Disclosures: Fundamentals of Trauma-Informed Communication
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This workshop will provide participants with practical tools and resources for responding to disclosures of violence and abuse in trauma-informed, survivor-centered ways. The purpose of this training is to help community members feel prepared to receive and respond to disclosures in ways that empower survivors and provide them with accurate, essential information about options for accessing justice and healing, as defined by the survivor. Presented by the Office of Advocacy & Support.
Dates offered:
Thursday, September 19 1-2pm
Thursday, October 24th 1-2pm
Tuesday, November 12th 1-2pm
- What You Need to Know About the New Title IX Regulations
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In this session, we will explore what the new 2024 Title IX regulations mean for the GW community, and how they will impact the responsibilities and roles that staff and faculty play in creating protective environments and in responding to disclosures of sex discrimination and sex-based harassment (including sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking). Presented by the Title IX office.
Dates offered:
Wednesday, September 4th 12-1pm
Wednesday, October 2nd 12-1pm
Wednesday, November 6th 12-1pm
- How to Support Military-Affiliated Students in Higher Education
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This session aims to equip educators and support staff with an understanding of the challenges faced by military and veteran students. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on VA benefits to ensure a smoother academic transition for military-affiliated students, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes their success in higher education. Presented by the Military & Veteran Services.
Date offered:
Tuesday, September 24th 12-1pm
- What to Know When Teaching, Managing, & Supporting Gen Z
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Join Faculty Development to explore how we can effectively meet our Gen Z students and employees where they are and support them through challenges of college. We will discuss why Gen Z college students may respond differently than members of other generations to questions about technology, group participation, and mental health. We will also look at what the science of learning tells us about how 18–22 year olds develop. Throughout, we will share strategies for gathering information on the needs and preferences of the people in your classroom or office setting, reflecting on your own needs and preferences, and bridging any gaps. Presented by Faculty Development, part of Libraries and Academic Innovation.
Date offered:
Monday, September 30th 11am-12pm
Thursday, October 17th 10am-11am
Tuesday, November 19th 3-4pm
- Recognizing Signs of Trauma: How Trauma Symptoms Manifest in Classrooms
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This workshop will provide the community with information about commonly experienced trauma symptoms among students and resources for referrals to provide students who have experienced traumatic events access to healing. The purpose of this training is to provide an understanding that certain behaviors and challenges to academic performance could have a possible underlying issue related to trauma and to provide assistance with responding to students with those types of challenges. Presented by Dr. Katharine Carter.
Date offered:
Tuesday, September 17th 12-1pm
Tuesday, October 22nd 12-1pm
Tuesday, November 19th 12-1pm
- The Basics of Conflict Education
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In this session, we will explore the foundational principles of conflict resolution, including active listening, empathy, and multi-partiality. This session will help faculty and staff understand how to guide students in expressing their feelings constructively and developing mutual respect. The session is based on the five primary conflict styles: competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, and accommodating, and will help you to adapt and utilize different conflict styles effectively depending on the situation to achieve the best outcomes. Presented by the Office of Conflict Education and Student Accountability.
Date offered:
Friday, September 27th 12-1pm
Friday, November 1st 12-1pm
- Simple Steps to Becoming More Digitally Accessible
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As we become more comfortable using technology, issues of digital accessibility can crop up. We will discuss what digital accessibility means and the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. We will discuss GW’s policies and share the resources available to help you navigate digital accessibility. Finally, we will share four easy ways to start being more accessible today. Presented by Faculty Development, part of Libraries and Academic Innovation.
Date offered:
Tuesday, October 1st 11am-12pm
Thursday, October 24th 12-1pm
- The State of Student Wellbeing at GW
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In February of 2024, GW participated in the National College Health Assessment, a health behavior survey run through the American College Health Association. The survey looks at sexual health, substance use, personal safety, exercise & nutrition, and mental health. This presentation will focus on the biggest takeaways from the 2024 data as well as comparisons with the 2022 survey results. Presented by Student Outreach & Support.
Date offered:
Thursday, September 5th 12-1pm
Monday, October 7th 12-1pm
Wednesday, November 20th 12-1pm
- How to Support Student Sexual Health at GW
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This session will provide an overview of sexual health on college campuses, the current landscape of sexual health at GW, and how faculty and staff can support students’ sexual health. The purpose of this training is to increase visibility of our sexual health programming and better integrate sexual health into overall student wellbeing. Presented by Student Outreach & Support.
Date offered:
Thursday, September 26th 12-1pm
Thursday, October 17th 12-1pm
- Opportunities for Civic and Voter Engagement: A Conversation with the Nashman Center
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Community engagement has been shown to positively promote well-being and is an important component of the GW student experience. Join us to learn more about the current climate around civic engagement, and how students, faculty, and staff can utilize the resources at the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service. Our Center programs include GW Votes, brief service options like Welcome Day of Service and Alternative Spring Break, deeper dive co-curricular service programs, community engaged scholarship courses, opportunities to earn federal work-study through community service, funding available to support social innovation projects, and much more. Presented by the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service.
Date offered:
Thursday, September 19th 12-1pm
Thursday, November 21st 12-1pm
- Supporting First Generation Students at GW
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This session aims to equip educators and support staff with an understanding of the challenges faced by first generation students. Attendees will learn about common barriers these students encounter, including academic, social, and financial pressures. The workshop will provide strategies for fostering an inclusive environment, promoting engagement, and connecting students with campus resources that support their wellbeing and academic success. Participants will leave with practical tools to confidently support first-generation students and refer them to appropriate services. Presented by Student Outreach & Support.
Date offered:
Tuesday, October 15th, 12-1pm
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR FACULTY & STAFF
- Instructional Core Workshops
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The Instructional Core, a part of Libraries & Academic Innovation, provides comprehensive, integrated solutions for instructors in search of teaching solutions. If you need feedback on assignment or syllabus design, advice on teaching methods, or ideas for new activities, consider booking a consultation with the Instructional Core. All sessions are free to GW students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
- The GW Writing Center
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The GW Writing Center’s services are not only for students. They offer specialized support and resources for faculty members including class visits and special consultations to help faculty plan written assignments for the semester. Visit the University Writing Program's Faculty Resources page for guidance on designing writing courses, utilizing librarian partnerships and hiring student workers for writing-intensive classes.