University Resources Support Well-Being
This message was shared with all faculty and staff on October 4, 2024.
Dear Colleagues,
Current national and global events such as the U.S. Presidential election, ongoing geopolitical conflicts, and the intensification of environmental disasters can take a toll on our psychological and physical well-being. It is impossible to measure how current events affect individual members of our community, so we wanted to take this opportunity to encourage compassion for others, self-care, and the utilization of University resources that might help mitigate the negative effects of current events on well-being.
- To determine how best to assist a student in distress, please use this to determine the best course of action. Students may also seek mental health support at the .
- For teaching-related support, including how to prepare proactively for challenging discussions or how to address 鈥渉ot moments鈥� in the classroom, check out these , or visit the .
- To request educational resources concerning inclusion and belonging in in the classroom, lab, or other academic environments, please contact the .
- For information about Spiritual and Religious Life, including how to request accommodations, please email religiousaccommodations@drexel.edu or visit the resources page in the (EIC).
- If you or a student have a disability, please visit for support and to request accommodations.
- For students who need academic support services (e.g., tutoring, academic coaching), please visit the (ARC).
- For emotional well-being resources available to faculty and professional staff, including , please visit .
- To connect with a colleague resource group, please visit page. Students will find numerous opportunities to get involved and connect with others via .
- To report bias, discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct, please visit the . For questions about your responsibilities as a mandated reporter, please refer to this .
- For emergencies, call 215.895.2222 or 911. For other public safety concerns and requests for walking escorts, visit .
We are here to support you as we all work towards creating an inclusive and safe environment for our students and for each other.
Thank you for your dedication and commitment.
Kimberly J. Gholston
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
Leslie Ashburn-Nardo
Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Johanna Inman
Associate Vice Provost and Director, Teaching and Learning Center