Plan your Rise with Help A Norse Champions!
Power Up: Next Level Student Support Tips (Faculty or Staff)
- 02/03/2026, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (SU 302 or Zoom)
- Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/EkCeWD0lQvixZQfyEuiLqw
- Ready to level up your student support game? This workshop reveals practical, next‑level service strategies you can use right away. Whether you’re new to student support or a seasoned pro, you’ll walk away with fresh tips, clever tricks, and a boosted toolkit to help students thrive.
Mental Health First Aid (Students, Faculty, or Staff)
- 02/04/2026, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (SU 109)
- Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/253165276629162
- 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.
Connections & Conversations: A Match Made in Student Success. (Faculty & Staff Only)
- 02/09/2026, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (UC 375)
- Registration: https://nku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8xkzxtZFOkQ6V8O
- This interactive event brings together a variety of student support offices in a fast-paced, “speed dating” format designed to help you build stronger connections across campus. Participants will have the opportunity to meet campus partners, explore key resources, and engage in conversations that can enhance how we support students.
Green Zone Training. (Faculty & Staff Only)
- 02/12/2026, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (SU 109)
- Registration: https://nku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7QzJykwhSpNcOMu
- Offered through the Veterans Resource Station, this Green Zone Brigade (GZB) training program is designed to empower faculty and staff to support military-affiliated students effectively. By becoming a Green Zone Brigade member, you will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the experiences of military personnel, veterans, and their dependents. You will also develop practical tools to help these students achieve their academic and personal goals.
Student Success Conversations: Motivational Interviewing (Faculty & Staff Only)
- 02/17/2026, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (SU 302 or Zoom)
- Registration: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/w24XGcVhTD2InjU-VYM91A
- Want to have more impactful conversations with students? Join us for this interactive session designed for faculty, staff, and student leaders. Learn how Motivational Interviewing (MI)—a proven, student-centered communication approach—can help you guide students through challenges, build confidence, and foster academic and personal success. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, you’ll gain tools to engage students in meaningful dialogue that promotes motivation and positive change.
Bridging the Distance: Connecting with Online Learners (Faculty or Staff)
- 02/19/2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. (SU 109 or Zoom)
- Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/RL_sOQ0kSKeq4L6abADuhg
- Gain a deeper understanding of online students and explore effective ways to build meaningful connection in virtual spaces. Our NKU panel will share their experiences, insights, and real‑world strategies for successfully supporting distance learners.
The Language of Behavior (Faculty & Staff Only)
- 02/26/2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. (UC 135 or Zoom)
- Registration: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ss8V3afmStu2Q-UxbBwbwg
- How we respond to student behavior shapes their success. Join this engaging session based on The Language of Behavior: A Framework to Elevate Student Success by Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper. Learn practical strategies to move from punitive or reactive responses to intentional, trauma-informed practices that foster trust, accountability, and growth. Through discussion and hands-on activities, you’ll gain tools to reframe language, explore root causes, and create a supportive campus culture that empowers students to thrive.
Green Zone Training. (Faculty & Staff Only)
- 03/17/2026, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (UC 135)
- Registration: https://nku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7QzJykwhSpNcOMu
- Offered through the Veterans Resource Station, the Green Zone Brigade (GZB) training program is designed to empower faculty and staff to support military-affiliated students effectively. By becoming a Green Zone Brigade member, you will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the experiences of military personnel, veterans, and their dependents. You will also develop practical tools to help these students achieve their academic and personal goals.
Supporting Student Athlete Well-being (Faculty or Staff)
- 03/03/2026, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (SU 302 or Zoom)
- Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/7a0fk3M9S0m9yIX82R4mxA
- The need to juggle academic, athletic, and personal demands can lead to mental health challenges among student athletes. This workshop explores how these pressures shape their experiences on and off the field and offers practical strategies to help faculty and staff recognize challenges, foster well-being, and create a more supportive environment for student athletes.
From Me to We: Strengthening Community Through Self Care (Faculty or Staff)
- 03/19/2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (HIC 515 or Zoom)
- Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/uTCRB43NSKOhrlMU72Ba9w
- Faculty and staff play a vital role in shaping a campus culture rooted in community care. Yet the pace and pressures of academic life can make it challenging to prioritize personal wellbeing. In this interactive workshop, Kim Baker, Director of University Wellness, will share practical and sustainable self-care strategies designed for busy professionals. Together, we’ll examine how intentional self-care practices contribute to both individual resilience and a stronger, more connected campus environment.
Trauma Informed Community Basics (Students, Faculty, or Staff)
- 03/25/2026, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (SU 302 or Zoom)
- Registration link: https://nku.zoom.us/meeting/register/Iaj03IQ-SZKsJCkgWdZvwQ
- 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.
You Need to Calm Down: Turning Conflict into Constructive Dialogue (Faculty or Staff only)
- 03/31/2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (SU 302)
- Registration link: https://nku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6JVgBYqeDjEHv2m
- Join Debbie Abner, Director of Student Conduct, for an engaging, skill‑building workshop designed to help you stay grounded when conversations heat up. Through guided discussion and interactive breakout sessions, you’ll learn how to recognize escalating behaviors, respond with intention, and create space for understanding.
Green Zone Training. (Faculty & Staff Only)
- 04/08/2026, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (SU 104)
- Registration: https://nku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7QzJykwhSpNcOMu
- Offered through the Veterans Resource Station, the Green Zone Brigade (GZB) training program is designed to empower faculty and staff to support military-affiliated students effectively. By becoming a Green Zone Brigade member, you will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the experiences of military personnel, veterans, and their dependents. You will also develop practical tools to help these students achieve their academic and personal goals.
*Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Help a Norse Champions Convening*
- 04/07/2026, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (UC 375)
- Registration: Watch your email for the official sign up in March
- Join us for the 2nd annual Help a Norse Champions Convening. Come enjoy a continental breakfast, connect with colleagues, and celebrate the hard work and dedication that fuels our student‑success community.
Still to Come: Supporting Students Through Academic Setbacks (Faculty or Staff)
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.
