Chatham’s JED Campus Team

 Co-Leaders

 
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Dr. Jennifer Morse

Professor, Counseling Psychology

Executive Director of Counseling & Wellness

 
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Cindy Kerr

Director, Office of Academic and Accessibility Resources

Subcommittees

 

Communication Subcommittee

Chair: Dr. Jenna Templeton, Vice President of Academic Affairs 

Co-Chair: Giovanni Garofalo, Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness 

Members:

  • Chloe Bell, Digital Content Specialist/Writer 

  • Sarah Fink, Associate Director of Financial Aid 

  • Dr. Michelle Niculescu, Assistant Professor, Psychology

  • Brenna Wallace, Data Analyst, Institutional Research & Effectiveness 

Initiatives for the 2021-2022 Academic Year: 

  1. Ensure the campus community is aware of the JED Campus strategic plan and the work of the task force 

  2. Ensure that counseling and health center websites are easily accessible for students

  3. Utilize online resources from other organizations to enhance wellness messaging 

Bridge Builders Subcommittee

Chair: Dr. Janet Bucey, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy 

Co-Chair: Amanda Oaks, Coordinator for Student Success 

Members:

  • Lauren Panton, Manager, Instructional Technology 

  • Dr. William Pfalzgraff, Assistant Professor, Chemistry 

Initiatives for the 2021-2022 Academic Year: 

  1. Develop, expand, or strengthen gatekeeper-training program for relevant faculty and staff in identifying, reaching out to, and referring students who may be struggling 

  2. Develop/refine a protocol for reporting students of concern 

  3. Train students to identify, reach out to, and refer their friends/peers who may be struggling with mental health or substance issues 

Student Connectedness Subcommittee

The JED Student Connectedness Committee works to create and promote opportunities to develop, establish and enhance programs and activities and services that build community and promote student inclusion.

Chair: Tricia Sukel, Assistant Professor of Practice in Biology 

Co-Chair: Dr. Jeff Bukowski, Associate Dean for Academic Success 

Members:

  • Courtney Blood, General Manager-Parkhurst Dining 

  • Dr. Mindi Hilborn, Assistant Professor, Athletic Training

  • Dr. Christie Lewis, Education Programs & Field Specialist 

  • Dr. James Louks, Assistant Professor, Visual Arts 

  • Danielle Pais, Assistant Director of Athletics & Facilities

  • Kate Sheridan, Director, Career Development 

  • Leonard Trevino, Vice President of Athletics 

Initiatives for the 2021-2022 Academic Year:

  1. Personal and Professional Development and Training Opportunities for Staff, Faculty and Students specifically related to supporting the wellness of others and ourselves.

  2. Providing additional support to the promotion of the Office of Academic and Accessibility Resources for the purpose of normalizing the use of academic supports and accommodations.

  3. Provide additional information around individual wellness and self-care for communications addressing personal and academic concerns.

  

Substance Misuse Subcommittee

Chair: Dr. Nicole Hoh, Assistant Professor, Nursing

Co-Chair: Dr. Jennifer Morse, Professor, Counseling Psychology and Executive Director of Counseling & Wellness

Initiatives for the 2021-2022 Academic Year: 

  1. To initiate a drug disposal program

  2. To increase awareness of substance misuse and resources for recovery