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Understanding and Supporting the Changing Role of Faculty in Student Mental Health

Published: Nov. 29, 2022, 6:42 p.m.

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Host,\\xa0Dr. Drumm McNaughton is joined by Dr. Jana Mathews in discussion about the changing role of faculty in student mental health \\u2013 how helicopter parents, social media, and the pandemic lockdowns shaped today\\u2019s undergraduate students, along with three tips for faculty as they navigate this unprecedented landscape,\\xa0and how Higher Ed Administration can support Faculty in this transformational role. \\xa0

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Podcast Highlights

  • It\\u2019s important to remember that incoming college students are still maturing physically and intellectually, and they are not yet full-fledged adults.

  • Faculty increasingly are put in the difficult position of being asked to engage with students and help them work through hard\\u2014and time-consuming\\u2014personal problems.

  • Institutions often send mixed messages to faculty: to provide a holistic experience that helps students become critical thinkers and well-rounded citizens, and also to maintain strict personal and professional boundaries.

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To read the full show notes, visit: https://changinghighered.com/understanding-and-supporting-the-changing-role-of-faculty-in-student-mental-health

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Resources

Dr. Drumm McNaughton, Higher Education Board Governance expert. To find out more about his services and read other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm\\u2019s website,\\xa0https://changinghighered.com/.

The Change Leader\\u2019s Social Media Links

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