Supporting Students Through Academic and Personal Crises (Webinar)
November 12th, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. EST - 1:15 p.m. EST | $395
Effectively support students dealing with trauma-related academic struggles.
Why is This Topic Important?
Approximately 66% of incoming college students report exposure to at least one traumatic stressor (events or situations that involve actual or perceived death, injury, or sexual violence, as well as learning about or witnessing these events; American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The percentage is estimated even higher in other recent studies. Academic advisors and student support staff need strategies to support students impacted by trauma.
Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for higher education professionals who are looking to better support students, especially:
Academic Advisors and Academic Advising Leadership
Student Support Staff
TRIO and Student Support Services Staff and Leadership
Overview
In this comprehensive webinar, the presenter delves into the multifaceted challenges that students face when trauma impacts their academic journeys. Designed for academic advisors, educators, and student support staff, this session aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support students dealing with trauma-related academic struggles.
Join us for this vital webinar to enhance your ability to support students through their most challenging times, ensuring they have the tools and support needed to succeed academically and personally. This interactive webinar will help attendees:
Understanding Trauma and Identifying Academic Struggles Linked to Trauma
Responding to Academic Struggles Linked to Trauma
Creating a Supportive Environment and Trusting Advising Relationship
Practical Strategies for Advisors
Building a Collaborative Support Network: Faculty, staff, family and peers
Pricing and Webinar Connection Information
Live Webinar Site Connection and On-Demand Recording $395
Includes:
5 connections for staff members from your institution with each registration
Connection information sent one week prior to the event and again the day before the event. Any questions can be emailed to the program contact at the bottom of this web page.
An electronic link containing a recording of the webinar and resources emailed to you within 7 business days following the live webinar date (active for 30 days). The link can be shared with your entire staff to view the recording.
Follow-up resources and assignments to help you implement your learning.
Instructor
Dr. Locksley Knibbs (He/Him), Assistant Director of CAS/TWS Academic Advising Office, Florida Gulf Coast University
Dr. Knibbs is an innovative and creative educator and leader with more than 18 years of demonstrated experience in program coordination, leadership, and management, and professional development. In addition to advising students, he has an in-depth understanding of the current trends and demographic shifts impacting today’s higher education environment. His expertise is in creating, managing, and leading academic support initiatives focused on holistic student development, social justice, and eliminating barriers to educational access and academic success through intentional collaboration, research, and inclusivity practices that promote equitable outcomes student success. He presents and writes to national audiences, including the advisor’s association NACADA. He is also past vice president and current board member in NACADA.
Questions about the program?
Please email info@eduology.org.