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Dealing with Disruptive Students<\/em><\/strong>
Intended audience: Faculty, Advisors
Typical duration: 1 hour 
Contact Information: Jacqui Springer (jacqui_springer@uri.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description: This workshop focuses on strategies for defusing disruptive students in the classroom and meetings. Attendees will learn what type of behavior to look for, possible causes for such behavior, and explore ways to become comfortable with addressing that behavior while maintaining control of the classroom or meeting. This workshop would be especially helpful for new faculty and staff, as well as seasoned staff and instructors who are encountering challenging student behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy<\/em><\/strong>
Intended audience: Students, Faculty, Allies 
Typical duration: 1 hour
Contact Information: Paige Ramsdell (pramsdell@uri.edu<\/a>)  and Jacqui Springer (jacqui_springer@uri.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This presentation describes and discusses mental health disability demographics at URI, including the perspective of a current student managing mental illness while engaged in studies at URI. Detailed information is provided on: mental health and the college transition, mental health and stigma reduction, self care and how to support friends and family members with mental illness. The presentation ends with a discussion on how students can raise awareness for mental health and become involved in wellness initiatives here at URI, as well as how faculty allies can best encourage their students to become allies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mental Health Concerns in the Classroom: Identification and Intervention<\/em><\/strong>
Intended audience: Faculty and Staff
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Contact Information: Jacqui Springer (jacqui_springer@uri.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In any given year, about one in four American adults are diagnosed with a mental disorder.  The highest prevalence of serious mental illness occurs in 18-25 year olds, making it likely that you will at some time encounter a student with a mental health issue.  While not every student with a mental disorder will present a challenge to teaching and learning, it can be difficult to differentiate between abnormal behavior, student misconduct, and mental illness, and equally difficult to know how to respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the use of lecture, electronic media, and problem solving this workshop with assist participants in identifying the red flags and signs of several common mental disorders and strategies to manage disruptions.  There will also be opportunity for participants to ask questions and problem-solve specific situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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