If you participate in two or more of the following programs, you're qualified as a Help A Norse Advocate and will receive a sticker to honor your commitment to student support.
If you participate in four or more of the following programs, you’re qualified as a Help A Norse Champion and will receive a magnet to display your commitment to providing informed support to NKU learners.
University Conduct Board Training (Students, Faculty, or Staff)
- 01/15/2025, 10:00– 11:30 a.m. (Hybrid: Zoom or SU 302)
- Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApcuGgqz8tGtUPwror9azdY0_GUvkKKkpH
- Learn more about the student conduct process, including steps in the process, potential outcomes, and students’ rights in the process.
- You will join the pool of trained individuals that can serve on flexibly scheduled hearing panels.
University Conduct Board Training (Students, Faculty, or Staff)
University Conduct Board Training (Students, Faculty, or Staff)
- 01/23/2025, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. (Zoom)
- Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvf-trjkoHtVe1qZzORPKAKy_HZso7EmL
- Learn more about the student conduct process, including steps in the process, potential outcomes, and students’ rights in the process.
- You will join the pool of trained individuals that can serve on flexibly scheduled hearing panels.
Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Training (Students, Faculty, or Staff)
- 01/23/2025, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (UC 414)
- To Register, email counselingservices@nku.edu (30 person max)
- QPR is an emergency response strategy to someone in a mental health crisis.
Bystander Intervention Training (Faculty/Staff Only)
- 01/30/2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Zoom)
- Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0td--oqDsrE9KkqzZXTuzBj3ApX8X37yDP
- Bystander Intervention is an evidence-based strategy to prevent interpersonal violence. It relies on bystanders, or those witnessing but not directly impacted by violence, to actively intervene in situations that may result in violence as well as engage in proactive behaviors to prevent violence from occurring in the first place.
Student Accessibility & Universal Design (Faculty/Staff Only)
- 02/05/2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (SU 108 or Zoom)
- Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkcu2oqz8jG9zqe0C3k0Sm1_JmRpf7LE0f
- This workshop will provide an overview of the services offered by the Office for Student Accessibility along with practical tips on how universal design principles can help promote an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all learners.
Mental Health First Aid (Students, Faculty, or Staff)
- 02/12/2025, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (SU 109)
- Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/250074283791156
- Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. In the course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies to help someone in both crisis and noncrisis situations, and where to turn for help.
Bystander Intervention Training (Students Only)
- 02/12/2025, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (HE 102)
- Registration Link: https://myengagement.nku.edu/NVPAMBASSADORS/rsvp_boot?id=377798
- Bystander Intervention is an evidence-based strategy to prevent interpersonal violence. It relies on bystanders, or those witnessing but not directly impacted by violence, to actively intervene in situations that may result in violence as well as engage in proactive behaviors to prevent violence from occurring in the first place.
Coming Soon: Facilitating Difficult Conversation and Managing Classroom Conflict
Coming Soon: Promoting Student Wellness in the Classroom
Trauma Informed Community Basics (Students, Faculty, or Staff)
- 02/19/2025, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (SU 105 or Zoom)
- Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqcOqvrz4rG9JleFsTGaC-Kk6GAcxlFq4g
- Learn about the basics of trauma: how it can impact the brain, body, psychology, and behavior of people. Participants will also learn about tips and best practices to creating safer classroom and campus environments, how to best connect people with NKU supports, and when disclosure of a person’s circumstances might be needed.
Mental Health First Aid (Students, Faculty, or Staff)
- 03/18/2025, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (SU 108)
- Registration link: Sign up link coming soon (email kilmera@nku.edu to be added to notification list).
- Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. In the course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies to help someone in both crisis and noncrisis situations, and where to turn for help.
Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Training (Students, Faculty, or Staff)
- 03/18/2025, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. (UC 414)
- To Register, email counselingservices@nku.edu (30 person max)
- QPR is an emergency response strategy to someone in a mental health crisis.
Recharge & Reconnect: Brown Bag Lunch and Learn (Faculty/Staff Only)
- 03/20/2025, 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. (SU 109)
- Registration link: https://nku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9oQJhrmzF56CwUm
- Research shows that caring for ourselves allows us to better relate to and care for others. Please join us for this special lunch and learn with Mike Mizer from 1n5 where we will take the opportunity to reflect on the people, places, and practices that support our mental health and well-being. Learn new ways to recharge and boost resilience through mindfulness, social connections, self-care strategies, sense of meaning, and a growth mindset.
Trauma Informed Community Basics (Students, Faculty, or Staff)
- 03/27/2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (SU 302 or Zoom)
- Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrf--qqj0uG9YaR1phhY3UmTQYPGEgy3EM
- Learn about the basics of trauma: how it can impact the brain, body, psychology, and behavior of people. Participants will also learn about tips and best practices to creating safer classroom and campus environments, how to best connect people with NKU supports, and when disclosure of a person’s circumstances might be needed.
