SHARE WITH STUDENTS: Supporting our students at the end of the semester and final U and I Care Facts!
Dear Colleagues,
As you are aware the well-being of UIC students is a top priority, particularly as we approach a stressful time of the semester. We would like to take this time to once again acknowledge all your efforts as a faculty or staff member in assisting our students who may be experiencing challenges and need assistance. UIC provides a network of support for our students which is not possible without each of you.
The Counseling Center and Dean of Students Office are resources to provide consultation about how best to respond to a student of concern and for the referral of distressed students. If you have a student about whom you are worried, please feel free to call the Counseling Center (312.996.3490) or the Dean of Students Office (312.996.4857) whose professional staff will talk with you about a possible course of action and how best to help the student.
The Counseling Center website has recently been updated and provides useful resources and information for faculty/staff on helping students in distress; including suicide prevention and education, developed in collaboration with other campus partners to help Keep Our
Flames Alive.
The Dean of Students Office U and I Care website has also been updated and contains options and resources for students facing personal challenges and information to empower other students and university personnel to take action when such concerns arise.
Once again, thank you for your assistance in maintaining and strengthening the network of support for our UIC students. We look forward to the continuation of our strong partnerships on behalf of all our students.
Linda Deanna
Associate Vice Chancellor for
Student Affairs/Dean of Students
Joseph Hermes
Director, Counseling Center
Download the above letter to distribute to staff and faculty and download the letter that was being sent to students about U and I Care.
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Here are three downloadable end of semester U and I Care Facts to distribute to students:
Finals - Finals week is a stressful time! Find support here. (U and I Care Message to Students)
Wellness Over Break - If you feel you need help dealing with feelings of anxiety or depression, the UIC Counseling Center is here to help! (UIC Counseling Center)
Enjoy Your Break - Check in for a weekly new #Carefact when you come back after break!
#CareFacts
U and I Care Facts is an initiative from the Office of the Dean of Students, that is focused on providing you with weekly information on many topics including, exercise, healthy eating, self-compassion, stress and resilience, social connection, time management and more. Care Facts will be updated weekly and will contain tips and resources.