Student Health and Wellbeing, Office of

Event    Monday, February 12, 2024
Monday, Feb. 12, 3 - 5 p.m. Join us for the very first look at Georgia College & State University's brand new Serenity Den—a space specially designed for students to relax and destress. Located on the first floor in the Student Activities Center, the Serenity Den is a key initiative of GCSU's Quality Enhancement Plan, Bobcats FIRST. After the Grand Opening, join us for pop-up events throughout the week to get a sneak peek at all the Serenity Den has to offer.   Pop-Up Events: Tuesday,...
Announcement    Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Faculty and staff are invited to preview the Serenity Den, Georgia College & State University's main campus hub for mental health and wellness. Join us on the first floor of the Student Activities Center Wednesday, Feb. 7 between 3 and 4:30 p.m. to get a first look before the grand opening on Feb. 12. The Serenity Den is an initiative of GCSU's Quality Enhancement Plan, Bobcats FIRST. Read more about the QEP here.
Event    Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Faculty and staff are invited to preview the Serenity Den, Georgia College & State University's main campus hub for mental health and wellness. Join us on the first floor of the Student Activities Center Wednesday, Feb. 7 between 3 and 4:30 p.m. to get a first look before the grand opening on Feb. 12. The Serenity Den is an initiative of GCSU's Quality Enhancement Plan, Bobcats FIRST. Read more about the QEP here.
Announcement    Monday, February 5, 2024
The Healthy Minds Study is one of two national-scale surveys that constitute the main assessment of the QEP, Bobcats FIRST. Georgia College & State University will administer the HMS Feb. 19 through March 15. To get our response rate where we need it, we are asking all faculty to allow us to proctor the survey to their classes. The survey takes approximately 30 minutes. Proctors will instruct students how to find the survey link and use part of your class time to administer the survey...
Announcement    Tuesday, January 2, 2024
If you're setting a New Year's intention to move more or refreshing your shoe collection after the holidays, please consider donating your used sneakers. Athletic shoes in any condition will be donated, broken down and recycled, and GCSU will receive funding to benefit Campus Corner—our campus basic needs center. You'll be helping the environment and our community. Drop-boxes are located in the Maxwell Student Union near the Office of Student Engagement and in the Wellness and Recreation...
Announcement    Thursday, December 14, 2023
Cozy up with a coffee or hot cocoa and a snack to chat about Georgia College & State University's QEP, Bobcats FIRST. Whether you know all about it or you're learning about it for the first time, the QEP is an exciting opportunity for every department to positively impact student wellbeing. Join us for a casual conversation about how you can be involved.  Sponsored by Staff Council, Human Resources, Student Health & Wellbeing and Institutional Effectiveness.
Announcement    Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Campus Corner, Georgia College & State University's on-campus basic needs center, provides convenience foods, toiletries, paper and feminine products for students in need. It is located on the first floor of the Student Activities Center, across from Exchange Bank. Campus Corner will be open Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; then closed Wednesday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 26. Normal hours will resume Monday, Nov. 27, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Did you know that 28% of GCSU students...
Announcement    Thursday, December 7, 2023
All GCSU Staff are invited to a "cozy conversation" about what's happening with our Quality Enhancement Plan, Bobcats FIRST. Come to learn more about this campus-wide initiative, and tell us how your department wants to be involved.
Event    Monday, December 18, 2023
All GCSU staff are invited to a "cozy conversation" about what's happening with our Quality Enhancement Plan, Bobcats FIRST. Come to learn more about this campus-wide initiative, and tell us how your department wants to be involved.
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Announcement    Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The USG Mental Health Initiative provides periodic training opportunities for faculty and staff to be better equipped to help a student, colleague or friend in distress. Several dates are available in the fall and early spring for the two trainings: QPR (question, persuade, refer) is a nationally-recognized suicide prevention gatekeeper training. The training takes around 90 minutes and is presented synchronously online with a certified trainer. Mental Health First Aid is a comprehensive,...