HOiST – Helping Our Students Thrive
Upcoming Sessions
Sessions will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams sessions. Please register for the sessions using the links below.
Date/Time Session Description Links
January 24, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am“Pirate Populations”: Students with Disabilities & Student Academic Success Services
With guidance from the QEP, our HOiST series will “Go Intercultural!” this spring with focused conversations around “Pirate Populations” on campus and the scholarships and practitioner perspectives that support our students. This first session will highlight the unique needs of students with disabilities and those using academic success services. View the Recording
February 12, 2024
11:00 am - 12:00 pm“Pirate Populations”: Peel Center and Ledonia Wright Cultural Center
Continuing our Intercultural focus on “Pirate Populations,” this session of HOiST will feature the resources offered in the Peel Center and the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center with an emphasis on scholarship and research that support these services on campus.View the Recording
March 21, 2024
1:00 - 2:00 pm“Pirate Populations”: Pregnant and Parenting Students & Student Veterans and Military Affiliated
This session of HOiST will share the services and programs that support our students who are pregnant or parenting, as well as our military-affiliated and veteran students. Showcasing the Dean of Students Office and the Military and Veteran Resource Center, this presentation will offer Q&A opportunities with campus experts and researchers.View the Recording
April 8, 2024
2:00 - 3:00 pm“Pirate Populations”: First Generation & Online/Distance Education Students
Concluding the “Pirate Populations” series, this HOiST session will share more information about the perspective of our first generation students at ECU and the programs designed to help with their transition to the campus community. Attendees will also learn about the needs of our online/distance education population and recommendations for increased engagement. Join the Session
Additional Resources for Faculty
HOIST Campus Experts
Are you looking to engage mental health and wellness more directly in your classroom or position? Would you like to gather resources from different offices or share ideas that you have? If so, please reach out to the following individuals/offices who has presented at HOIST over the last few years. If you’d like to be a future HOIST speaker, please email Nikki Caswell (caswelln@ecu.edu) and Lauren Thorn (thornl@ecu.edu).
Mental Health Awareness and Classroom Pedagogy
- Office of Faculty Excellence, ofe@ecu.edu
- Dr. Nikki Caswell, caswelln@ecu.edu
Mental Health Campus Resources
- Dean of Students, dos@ecu.edu
- Dr. Valerie Kisler-van Reede, kislervanreedev@ecu.edu
- Dr. LaNika Wright, wrightla@ecu.edu
- University Well-Being Collective, campuswellness@ecu.edu
- Center for Counseling and Student Development, 252-328-6661
Inclusive Classroom Pedagogy
- Office of Faculty Excellence, ofe@ecu.edu
- Office for Equity and Diversity, 252-328-6804
- Dr. Nikki Caswell, caswelln@ecu.edu
- Dr. Rachel Savitz, savitzr22@ecu.edu
- Dr. Sheresa Blanchard, blanchardsh@ecu.edu
Student Success Campus Resources
- Dr. Lauren Thorn, thornl@ecu.edu
- University Well-Being Collective, campuswellness@ecu.edu
- Dr. Elizabeth Coghill, coghille@ecu.edu
Title IX and Student Safety Campus Resources
- Office for Equity and Diversity, 252-328-6804
- ECU Police Department, ecupolice@ecu.edu
HOIST Archive
Term Session Recording Link (if available)
Fall 2023
ChatGPT and other AI Tools: How to Integrate Successfully on Campus
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools are making waves across higher education, but many schools are still figuring out how to appropriately manage expectations and maximize benefits. This discussion will highlight challenges, strengths and opportunities for collaboration as we navigate the new frontiers of AI on campus.View the Recording
Additional Resources
Example - ChatGPT and other Autogenerative AI Tool Policy
Example - Visual Overview - Scaffolding ChatGPT Objective Writing
Example - ChatGPT Tutoring Concept Dialogues</a<
“Health Promoting Campus and Strategies: What Techniques Translate to the Classroom”
As ECU begins the process of being designated as a “Health Promoting University,” there is an opportunity to incorporate strategies that highlight trauma informed environments and positive connection to students. In this session, participants will learn about the Okanagan Charter which calls for universities to embed health into all aspects of campus culture, as well as tools that can assist with integrating health into the classroom environment.View the Recording
“Student Burnout and Stress in the Classroom”
Managing stress and challenging behaviors in the classroom has become a critical part of student success. In this program, participants will learn about mental health resources on campus as well as examples of how faculty have made changes or adapted their classroom environment to meet student needs. View the Recording
Financial Well-Being Resources for our Campus
The financial well-being of our students is critical to their success in the classroom, but often faculty and staff aren’t aware of the resources available. Participants in this program will learn about services and referral options for financial support and addressing the basic needs of our students.
View the Recording
Fall 2022
Build Your Resource Network
Participants will have an opportunity to learn about available resources and services from the Pirate Academic Success Center, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Disability Support Services, University Writing Center and Dean of Students.View the Recording
Civil Discourse and the Academy
Participants will discuss and review Freedom of Expression regulations, examples of positive and effective civil discourse, and ways to manage dialogue and free speech topics in the classroom.View the Recording
Student Mental Health and Classroom Expectations
Participants will learn about mental health resources on campus as well as examples of how faculty have made changes or adapted their classroom environment to meet student needs. View the Recording
University DEI Efforts and Goals for our Campus
Participants will receive information and updates about the various DEI groups, programs and organizations on campus, including Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, Intercultural Affairs, Office for Equity and Diversity, and Intercultural Affairs. View the Recording
HOiST: Supporting Students going through Challenges and Loss
When a student is experiencing challenges, loss, grief, or trauma, what resources are available to support them? Join us in a discussion around services and supports on campus that are available for faculty/staff to refer and share.Recording
HOiST: Engaging in Collaboration Across Divisions
Looking for ways to collaborate across departments or divisions? Learn about how some of your ECU colleagues developed strong networks to build innovative programs that bridged areas of practice and divisions.View the Recording
HOIST: Intersectionality and Creating a Sense of Belongingness
What is intersectionality, and how does it impact our students who carry multiple identities? This discussion will highlight resources, programs and considerations for the classroom or other campus environments.View the Recording
HOiST: Helping Students Through Accommodations, Attendance Policies and Withdrawal Options
Attendance policies, accommodations and withdrawal options can be overwhelming for many students—and even some faculty members! Learn more about the current procedures and recommendations for supporting students.View the Recording
Join the Session (Teams Meeting)
Spring 2022
Diary of a Faculty Member..."I'm completely overwhelmed with accommodation letters!”
Diary of a Faculty Member..."I have a student who can't afford the textbook for my class, and I'm wondering if they can afford groceries.”
Diary of a Faculty Member..."I'm so proud of my research assistant and want to recognize their hard work!”
Diary of a Faculty Member..."I'm worried about my student!”
Diary of a Faculty Member..."My student just turned over a desk during class!”
Diary of a Faculty Member..."I really want to be more involved in the ECU campus events or volunteering!”
Fall 2021
Your Role in Inclusive Classroom Approaches
Your Role in Accomodations and Absences
Your Role in Academic Integrity
Your Role in Student Mental Health
Your Role in Managing Disruptive Classroom Behavior
Your Role in Referring to Advocacy and Title IX
Spring 2021
COVID-19: How are faculty and staff REALLY doing?
COVID-19: How are our students REALLY doing?
Substance Use Among Students
Title IX and Sexual Assault
Spring 2020
Suicide Awareness
General Mental Health
Syllabus Language and Academic Integrity Resources
The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities has created several Academic Syllabus Statements that you can add to your syllabi. They have created faculty resources and upholding academic integrity activities for inclusion in your course. For reference, ECU’s Academic Integrity Policy.
HOiST (Helping Our Students Thrive) is sponsored by the University Writing Center, Dean of Students Office and the Office for Faculty Excellence.