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.
HOiST: AI Updates for Fall 2024 HOiST: Student Mental Health HOiST: Supporting Students with Structure and Boundaries HOiST Pirate Populations: Student Athletes and International Students HOiST Pirate Populations: Post-traditional and Parenting Students Civil Discourse and the Academy
Date/Time Session Title Description Links/Notes
September 16, 2024
3:00 - 4:00Participants will receive a broad overview of recent updates for artificial intelligence programs and software, as well as some examples of how faculty and staff are utilizing these tools in and outside of the classroom. Meeting Recording
October 3, 2024
9:30 - 10:30Participants will learn about mental health resources on campus, appropriate referral processes, and examples of how faculty and staff can support students who may have struggling with mental health concerns and need additional services.
Presenters include Janee Avent Harris, Stacy Stanford, and Valerie Kisler-van ReedeMeeting Recording
October 16, 2024
9:00 - 10:00Participants will learn techniques to engage with students seeking additional supports while also utilizing approaches that allow for appropriate boundary setting and structure related to the classroom environment. Specific examples, campus resources, and empowering communication skills will be highlighted in this presentation from Disability Support Services. Meeting Recording
October 29, 2024
2:00 - 3:00Participants will learn about how to support students in their classroom in ways that address their unique needs and acknowledge their experiences on campus, especially those who are student athletes or international students. Resources, professional staff supports, and services will be highlighted. Meeting Recording
Supporting International Undergraduate Students Session Materials
Supporting International Graduate Students Session Materials
Student-Athletes Session Materials
November 13, 2024
3:30 - 4:30Participants will learn about how to support students in their classroom in ways that address their unique needs and acknowledge their experiences on campus, especially those who are post-traditional age or parenting students. Resources, professional staff supports, and services will be highlighted. Meeting Recording
January 21, 2025
9:00 - 10:00Participants 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.
Facilitator: Erik Kneubuehl Register Here
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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
Pedagogy that Facilitates Student Belonging
- Dr. Nikki Caswell, caswelln@ecu.edu
- Dr. Rachel Savitz, savitzr22@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
- ECU Police Department, ecupolice@ecu.edu
HOIST Archive
ChatGPT and other AI Tools: How to Integrate Successfully on Campus “Health Promoting Campus and Strategies: What Techniques Translate to the Classroom” “Student Burnout and Stress in the Classroom” Financial Well-Being Resources for our Campus Build Your Resource Network Student Mental Health and Classroom Expectations HOiST: Supporting Students going through Challenges and Loss HOiST: Grad Student Supports and Resources for Faculty and Program Directors HOiST: Engaging in Collaboration Across Divisions HOiST: Helping Students Through Accommodations, Attendance Policies and Withdrawal Options 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!” 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 Suicide Awareness General Mental Health
Term Session Recording Link (if available)
Fall 2023
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.Meeting Recording
Additional Resources
Example - ChatGPT and other Autogenerative AI Tool Policy
Example - Visual Overview - Scaffolding ChatGPT Objective Writing
Example - ChatGPT Tutoring Concept Dialogues</a<
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.Meeting Recording
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. Meeting Recording
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.
Meeting Recording
Fall 2022
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.Meeting Recording
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. Meeting Recording
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.Meeting Recording
Grad students are students, too! Learn more about the resources and offices that can provide support for graduate and professional students.
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.Meeting Recording
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.Meeting Recording
Spring 2022
Spring 2021
Spring 2020
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.