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Designed to help employees and student leaders connect with resources that support student well-being, NKU faculty, staff, or student leaders can take part in workshops and connection sessions designed to help participants make informed recommendations to NKU students in need.

 

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 University Conduct Board Training (Students, Faculty, or Staff)

University Conduct Board Training (Students, Faculty, or Staff)

University Conduct Board Training (Students, Faculty, or Staff)

Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Training (Students, Faculty, or Staff)

  • 09/10/2025, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. (UC 414)
  • To Register, email counselingservices@nku.edu (20 person max)
  • QPR is an emergency response strategy for someone in a mental health crisis.

Mental Health Resources Workshop (Faculty & Staff Only)

Access for All: Understanding Accessibility and Accommodations in College (Students Only)

  • 9/23/2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11 a.m. (SU 302)
  • No registration needed.
  • Come learn about the Office for Student Accessibility and what accommodations for students with disabilities look like at NKU. We’ll discuss the process for applying to our office and how reasonable accommodations are determined and implemented.

Behind the Scenes of Behavioral Support (Faculty & Staff Only)

  • 9/25/2025, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (SU 302 or Zoom)
  • Registration: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/W8BPeuIMQz6IOj-WRTzb5Q
  • Join campus experts for a candid panel on student behavior. From classroom challenges to campus-wide interventions, we’ll explore myths, share real stories, and offer practical strategies to support your work. Learn how to identify behavioral indicators, respond effectively, and collaborate across campus.

Responsive by Design: Flexible Strategies for Supporting Neurodiverse Learners (Faculty & Staff Only)

  • 10/09/2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (SU 108 or Zoom)
  • Registration: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/xLWwwtcbTpag3Sfa1_3bkA
  • This session offers practical tools to support neurodiverse students through responsive, respectful learning environments. Explore Universal Design for Learning principles, reimagine assessment as a way to honor diverse knowledge expression, and consider communication strategies that foster connection. Together, we'll shift from viewing neurodiversity as a challenge to embracing it as a strength that enriches learning and fosters belonging.

Supporting Student Survivors of Interpersonal Violence (Faculty & Staff Only)

  • 10/21/2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (SU 302)
  • Registration: https://nku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehQHYqUj1I9EdEi
  • This training will prepare faculty and staff to support students who have been impacted by relationship violence, sexual violence, and/or stalking. The training will provide tips for responding to initial student disclosures, information on Norse Violence Prevention advocacy services and referral process, and an overview of reporting options and other resources.

Navigating Transitions: Empowering Adult and Transfer Students (Faculty & Staff Only)

  • 10/23/2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (SU 302 or Zoom)
  • Registration: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/iIOTstfiQ46yzrX0dHyZFA
  • Explore the unique experiences of adult and transfer learners and discover practical strategies for fostering belonging, flexibility, and success. This workshop invites faculty and staff to examine common barriers—from credit transfer confusion to balancing competing life demands—and discuss inclusive approaches to better support students navigating nontraditional paths.

Exploring Student Support Through Real-World Scenarios (Faculty & Staff Only)

  • 10/29/2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (SU 302 or Zoom)
  • Registration: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/kNe9qg7DQ3iVTitRt-4evg
  • This interactive workshop uses guided case studies and scenario-based discussion to encourage participants to explore practical strategies for supporting student success and well-being.

Mental Health First Aid (Students, Faculty, or Staff)

  • 11/03/2025, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (SU 109)
  • 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.

Fueling First-Gen Success (Faculty & Staff Only)

  • 11/04/2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. (SU 302 or Zoom)
  • Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/t3p1qj0JT8aTuXma3LycOw
  • Join us during First Gen Week for a practical, engaging session focused on supporting first-generation college students. Learn key strategies to foster belonging, boost confidence, and create affirming learning environments.

Trauma Informed Community Basics (Students, Faculty, or Staff)

  • 11/18/2025, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (SU 108 or Zoom) 
  • Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/Clsuk1reQzaDxlZMgxGzmw
  • 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.

 

Coming soon—don’t miss these engaging sessions!

Navigating Conflict with Confidence

Power Up: Next Level Student Support Tips

Classroom Management 

Collaborative offices include Counseling Services, the Norse Violence Prevention Center, Student Wellness Education, Student Accessibility, Community Standards and Care, Student Conduct, the office of the Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students, and our NKU campus community experts.

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