Faculty and Staff Resources
Additional Resources:
Did you know that over 40% of UC Davis students report experiencing negative academic impacts as a result of stress? As a faculty member, lecturer, TA or staff person you are in a unique position to positively impact the health and well-being of UC Davis students. Check out these resources for easy ways that you can help connect students to valuable campus resources.
As a faculty or staff member, you are in an excellent position to assess the emotional states of students. If you notice a student acting in a manner you consider peculiar or appearing distraught, you may wish to provide support to that student.
Many students experience extensive changes in their lives while in college. Students may leave their homes, communities, and even their home cultures to live independently, many for the first time. In college they must make key career and life decisions while developing the judgment that marks their maturation from adolescents to young adults. Students must also manage the special challenges of academics. Under these difficult circumstances, students may find their personal resources strained.
When distressing circumstances are significantly affecting a student's well-being or ability to make satisfactory academic progress and that student asks you to discuss the situation, do the following:
- Convey concern, support and encouragement
- Provide the student with information regarding the situation, your class, etc.
- Help the student locate resources needed to resolve the problem
- Provide reassurance as appropriate
- Set limits on the student's behavior if there are any signs of aggression
- Stick to the limits that you set
- When appropriate, have another person come into your office to provide you with support or to assess the situation
Faculty are not expected to provide counseling. Staff at SHCS are trained to assess and intervene with emotional problems and disorders. In some interactions with emotionally distraught students, you may wish to refer them to SHCS Counseling Services. You may also call during our normal hours of operation to consult with one of our On Duty Counselors regarding the situation.
Tips for Faculty and Staff
Consultation and Outreach
The Counseling Services staff are available by telephone or by appointment to offer consultation to students, staff, and faculty to discuss students who are experiencing difficulties.
Our staff is also available to offer a psychological perspective in the planning and implementation of various educational programs. Counseling Services provides psychoeducational workshops and presentations for students on campus at no charge.
Commonly Requested Topics
General Counseling Services information, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Adjusting to graduate school, Mental Health Issues Identification, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug awareness, Coping with Anxiety, Diversity Awareness, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Eating Disorders, Understanding Depression, and Suicide Prevention.
Requesting a Workshop or Presentation
When requesting a workshop or presentation for students, we are asking your assistance in helping us provide quality programs by giving us at least three-week notice. The minimum number of participants for our programs is 10. The type of program being requested will determine the maximum number of participants.
Please note: our programs are provided between the hours of 8 AM to 6 PM unless other arrangements have been made.
To request a custom program from Counseling Services, please email csoutreach@shcs.ucdavis.edu with the basics of your request. Please request the program at least 3 weeks in advance. Please note, these requests are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis and at times not all requests will be approved depending on the staff work load. Highly customized programs will require development time during a winter, spring, or summer break.
In addition to the topics listed in our Commonly Requested Topics section above, our staff is available to answer questions within their specialty area(s). For this service, please contact the staff identified with the particular interest area.
If you are planning a workshop or presentation for faculty and/or staff, reaching out to ASAP, or the Heitman Staff Learning Center is recommended.
