Question, persuade, refer is an evidence-based training program that teaches techniques for intervening with a person of concern to prevent self-harm and encourage that person to seek help effectively. This training empowers all people to help a friend, student or stranger, strengthening our community's safety net to potentially save a life. No prior training or knowledge are required. This training is appropriate for everyone.If you are interested in participating in a training session,...
The Bobcats FIRST workshop series kicks off on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 12 p.m. in the MSU Donahoo Lounge with "We're All People Here: Why Faculty Aren't Scary and You Should Get to Know Them." This lighthearted panel discussion with some of Georgia College & State University's stellar faculty will cover topics like taking the fear factor out of office hours, how to seek help and what faculty wish students knew. From new students to seniors, this discussion has something for everyone. Pizza...
The Bobcats FIRST workshop series kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 12 p.m. in the MSU Donahoo Lounge with "We're All People Here: Why Faculty Aren't Scary and You Should Get to Know Them." This lighthearted panel discussion with some of Georgia College & State University's stellar faculty will cover topics like taking the fear factor out of office hours, how to seek help and what faculty wish students knew. From new students to seniors, this discussion has something for everyone. Pizza...
This is the Mindful Monday post for Sept. 23. Mindful Monday is a Year 1 initiative of Georgia College & State University's QEP, Bobcats FIRST. Here's what you can do to be part of this initiative:Follow @gcsu_bobcatsfirst on Instagram or download the attached image.Share the Mindful Monday post to your departmental and/or personal social media account.Reference the Mindful Monday in class, and ask students to reflect silently or aloud.Share in other creative ways to promote mindfulness,...
This is the Mindful Monday post for Sept. 16. Mindful Monday is a Year 1 initiative of Georgia College & State University's QEP, Bobcats FIRST. Here's what you can do to be part of this initiative:Follow @gcsu_bobcatsfirst on Instagram or download the attached image.Share the Mindful Monday post to your departmental and/or personal social media account.Reference the Mindful Monday in class, and ask students to reflect silently or aloud.Share in other creative ways to promote mindfulness,...
This is the Mindful Monday post for Sept. 9. Mindful Monday is a Year 1 initiative of Georgia College & State University's QEP, Bobcats FIRST. Here's what you can do to be part of this initiative:Follow @gcsu_bobcatsfirst on Instagram or download the attached image.Share the Mindful Monday post to your departmental and/or personal social media account.Reference the Mindful Monday in class, and ask students to reflect silently or aloud.Share in other creative ways to promote mindfulness,...
This is the Mindful Monday post for Sept. 2. Mindful Monday is a Year 1 initiative of Georgia College & State University's QEP and Bobcats FIRST. Here's what you can do to be part of this initiative:Follow @gcsu_bobcatsfirst on Instagram or download the attached image.Share the Mindful Monday post to your departmental and/or personal social media account. (Monday is a holiday, so don't forget to schedule the post before the weekend.)Reference the Mindful Monday in class on Tuesday,...
This is the Mindful Monday post for Aug. 26. Mindful Monday is a Year 1 initiative of Georgia College & State University's QEP, Bobcats FIRST. Here's what you can do to be part of this initiative:Follow @gcsu_bobcatsfirst on Instagram or download the attached image.Share the Mindful Monday post to your departmental and/or personal social media account.Reference the Mindful Monday in class, and ask students to reflect silently or aloud.Share in other creative ways to promote mindfulness,...
Today kicks off the first Mindful Monday, a Year 1 initiative of Georgia College & State University's QEP, Bobcats FIRST. Here's what you can do to be part of this initiative:Follow @gcsu_bobcatsfirst on Instagram or download the attached image.Share the Mindful Monday post to your departmental and/or personal social media account.Reference the Mindful Monday in class, and ask students to reflect silently or aloud.Share in other creative ways to promote mindfulness, positivity and belonging.
Calling all interested faculty and staff!Have you signed up to facilitate a GC Reads session this year with our incoming freshmen? Have you not yet had the chance to sign up but you are really interested in doing so? Or are you not sure what it's all about and would like to learn more? It's not too late to participate in this great opportunity to meet our new incoming class. GC Reads is Friday, August 16, and the seminar sessions with students are scheduled for 1:30-2:45 p.m. and 3:00-4:15...
