{"id":1036,"date":"2023-09-22T09:57:26","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T14:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/?page_id=1036"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:04:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:04:50","slug":"faculty-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/faculty-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"For Faculty, Staff, Parents, and Family Members"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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For Faculty, Staff, Parents, and Family Members<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n

Thank you for taking an interest in the health and well-being of UW-Milwaukee students. Below you will find a variety of resources you can use or reference to support students. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For Faculty\/Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Red Folder: Your Online Guide to Students in Distress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Red Folder initiative is a guide to help 51ÁÔÆæ faculty, staff and other community members to recognize, respond effectively to, and refer distressed students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This website is intended to help you to connect students with the most appropriate support resources, however you may also contact the Student Health and Wellness Center counseling staff for guidance and consultation. Visit the red folder website to learn more.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recognize<\/a><\/div>
Recognize the signs or indications that students may be in distress.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Respond<\/a><\/div>
How to respond to signs of distress.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Refer<\/a><\/div>
Consider the situation and determine the appropriate next steps and appropriate available resources.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Suicide Prevention Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has implemented a new Faculty\/Staff Suicide Prevention Training called Recoginzie, Respond, Refer. This new, two-part approach focuses on how to connect with and refer students in distress to local, regional, and national resources available for them. For more information, visit our Suicide Prevention Training Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Part One: Online Training<\/div>
UW-System\u2019s Recognize, Respond,\u00a0Refer: Suicide Prevention Training for Faculty and Staff, an\u00a0asynchronous online<\/em>\u00a0training builds awareness, knowledge, and skills about mental health and suicide prevention. The training requires approximately 45 minutes to complete.\u00a0<\/div>Register for the online training<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Part Two: In-Person Discussions<\/div>
This 75-minute\u00a0in-person\u00a0discussion session<\/em>\u00a0builds\u00a0on the foundational online training by focusing on\u00a0skills-based practice, scenario discussions, and campus-specific\u00a0resource\/referral information. Time for Q&A is also included.\u00a0<\/div>Register for an in-person discussion session<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Simple Ways to Support Students’ Mental Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Employees can\u00a0help students succeed by doing\u00a0things in and outside the classroom that\u00a0support\u00a0student mental health\u00a0and well-being.\u00a0Check out the recommendations from the Chancellor\u2019s Advisory Committee on Mental Health on\u00a0ways\u00a0you can support students\u2019 mental health<\/a>\u00a0and choose to do one that makes sense for you today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule a Wellness Program for Your Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Request a wellness program for your class, residence hall, team or student group. Faculty, if you have a planned absence this semester, don\u2019t cancel class! Instead, invite SHAW to facilitate a wellness program from our Don’t Cancel Class menu to support your students’ well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nWellness Program Menu<\/a>\n\n\n\nDon’t Cancel Class Menu<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Alcohol and Other Drugs Misuse Prevention: How Faculty & Staff Can Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Substance use among college students impacts all aspects of University life, including student well-being, the educational environment, the quality of life on and around campus, and the reputation of the institution. Moreover, excessive drinking and drug use are associated with short-term academic problems (e.g., missing class, and less time spent studying) and with degree completion. Reducing substance misuse among students is a worthwhile and viable strategy for improving academic performance and retention. This can have a profound impact on the long-term success of our students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n