ATL invites URI instructors to join us this summer for an opportunity to (re)discover what is sustainable for you as a person and teacher, and give students the support they need. This institute aims to help us construct a culture of care by exploring ways to mitigate burnout and identifying structures of support within our community.
Participants will engage in a 3.5-week workshop from May 19 – June 10 (3 weeks hybrid, .5 week asynchronous) where you will reconnect with your professional self, become Mental Health First Aid certified, explore campus resources and contemplative spaces, and identify and (re)design a course element that incorporates trauma-informed pedagogical principles.
Apply here by 9am Wednesday April 15th
If you have questions or trouble registering, reach out to: Teach@uri.edu
Purpose
This year’s Summer Institute draws on the themes of resilience and flourishing in higher education as seen earlier in the year during URI’s Academic Summit and ATL’s Innovative Education Conference. Participation in either of those prior events is not required to join this Summer Institute.
The purpose of ATL’s Summer Institute on “(Re)Discovering a Culture of Care at URI” is to provide a space for bringing interested faculty together to:
- develop strategies to mitigate burnout and reclaim time
- strengthen connections with colleagues and campus resources
- acquire a Mental Health First Aid certification and practice the ALGEE action plan
- incorporate trauma-informed principles into your teaching
Institute-at-a-Glance:
- In-person sessions from:
- 9:30am-12pm on Tuesday & Thursday May 19 & 21
- 9am to 2:30pm (lunch included) on Tuesday & Thursday May 26 & 28
- 9:30am-2:30pm on Tuesday June 2 (lunch included)
- 9:30am-12pm on Thursday June 4
- Asynchronous worktime Friday June 5 through Wednesday June 10, with materials submission by June 10
- Optional Drop-in Friday Cafe and Consultations with ATL Staff from 9:30am-12pm May 22, May 29, & June 5
- Stipend of $1000 offered upon program and deliverable completion
- Open to FT and PT faculty who have not completed Mental Health First Aid training or completed it more than 3 years ago, and subject to verification by your college
- Apply here by 9am Wednesday April 15th
- If you have questions or trouble registering, reach out to: Teach@uri.edu
Weekly Overview
Specific details subject to change. Participants will be notified.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18 | May 19 9:30am – 12:00pm First Session | May 20 At-home Work | May 21 9:30am – 12:00pm Second Session | May 22 9:30am – 12:00pm Optional Friday Cafe [2 hr. asynchronous MHFA pre-work due] |
| May 25 *Memorial Day* | May 26 9:00am – 12:00pm MHFA 12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm – 2:30pm Contemplative Campus Tour (e.g., Botanical Gardens, North Woods, Labyrinth, etc.) | May 27 At-home Work | May 28 9:00am – 12:00pm MHFA 12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm – 2:30pm Contemplative Campus Tour (e.g., Botanical Gardens, North Woods, Labyrinth, etc.) | May 29 9:30am – 12:00pm Optional Friday Cafe |
| June 1 At-home Work | June 2 9:30am – 12:00pm Fifth Session 12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm – 2:30pm Campus Tour/ Exploring Resources [optional] | June 3 At-home Work | June 4 9:30am – 12:00pm Sixth Session | June 5 9:30am – 12:00pm Optional Friday Cafe |
| June 8 At-home Work | June 9 At-home Work | June 10 Deliverable Due |
Deliverables
- Course element (re)design
- Verification of certification and self-care plan from MHFA training
- Reflection on institute experiences
Application
Apply here by 9am Wednesday April 15th
If you have questions or trouble registering, reach out to: Teach@uri.edu