Students who may benefit from attending a Let's Talk: Mental Health Office Hours session include:Students who want help connecting to resources but are unsure where to begin Students who are looking for advice on a non-clinical issue Students who are unsure about therapy and are curious about what it is like to talk to a therapist Students who may have concerns about the mental health of a friend and seek advice on how to support their friend If a student is not an imminent risk, and is refusing your support in contacting our office, you may also consider contacting the UConn Student CARE Team (https://studentcareteam.uconn.edu/). This session is held by Ashley Smith, M.A. (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/ashley-smith/)

Three easy steps to get your travel signature: 1. On or before Tuesday, November 19, submit your Travel Information Record to CISS. 2. Collect your most recent version of your form I-20 or form DS-2019 (or print them out from the ISSS Portal). 3. Arrive at the CISS between 1:30 - 3:30 with your paper copy of your form I-20 or DS-2019 to get a signature on your immigration documents. Students who prefer an electronic version or who cannot attend the in-person event may continue to report their travel via the ISSS Portal and request either a paper copy of their I-20 with a travel signature or an electronic copy. We look forward to seeing you next week! For more information, contact: CISS at international@uconn.edu

Key performance indicators (KPI) are holistic measures of student success. They are quantifiable measures aligned with an academic program's mission and priority. To date, undergraduate programs have identified or are finalizing key performance indicators as part of the assessment process. In this interactive session, Diego Valente will discuss defining key performance indicators, determining if the KPI aligns with the program's priorities, determining if and how to impact change, identifying ways to gather or locate the data, and considering ways to look at data from a DEI perspective. Attendees will be encouraged to share their own experiences in order to strategize how to address challenges. In the pursuit of academic excellence and student achievement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) have emerged as critical tools for measuring and driving student success. This workshop, led by Senior Academic Program Assessment Fellow Diego Valente, offers a deep dive into the world of KPIs in program assessment. As undergraduate programs across the university reflect on or finalize their KPIs, this session will allow participants explore the intricate process of defining, aligning, and leveraging KPIs to enhance program outcomes and student success. Key topics will include:Defining robust and meaningful Key Performance Indicators Aligning KPIs with program missions and strategic priorities Strategies for impacting change through KPI-driven insights Approaches to data collection and analysis Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) perspectives in KPI assessment By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:Craft precise and impactful KPIs tailored to their program's unique context Evaluate the alignment between KPIs and program priorities Develop action plans for driving positive change based on KPI data Implement effective strategies for gathering and analyzing relevant data Apply a DEI lens to KPI interpretation and utilization Attendees are encouraged to share their experiences, challenges, and successes. Whether you're refining existing KPIs or starting from scratch, this workshop offers valuable tools and techniques to enhance your program's assessment process and drive student success.Registration link: https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3262 (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffins.uconn.edu%2Fsecure_inst%2Fworkshops%2Fworkshop_view.php%3Fser%3D3262&data=05%7C02%7Cstacey.valliere%40uconn.edu%7C29f3668fe19444f44e4e08dcfa803581%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638660675783888616%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iqFm8kXim5ZvwM3RRr9y4hgX8DSkgwM8znT3945nleY%3D&reserved=0)

Interpersonal Group for Graduate Students Graduate Students Interpersonal Groups focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing as you balance academics, relationships, family, and personal responsibilities. Groups offer a supportive confidential space to share your concerns, practice skills and get feedback.To join this group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700 (tel:+18604864705) This session is held by Carlos- Gonzalez- Martinez, LCSW (https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/person/carlos-gonzalez-martinez/) For many concerns that students face – like overwhelming stress, anxiety, difficult relationships, depression, academic difficulties, and more – group therapy is the best option for support and healing. Facilitated by Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) counselors, our therapy groups encourage peer support, promote emotional wellbeing, and increase a felt sense of connection. Participants often find that they feel less alone in their struggles, and walk away with newfound support and ideas for coping.

Our in-person information sessions at UConn Storrs are held in the Charles B. Gentry Building, Room 142. UConn Storrs offers visitor parking (https://park.uconn.edu/visitors/storrs/) at:North Parking Garage or South Parking Garage for a nominal fee. Payment must be made upon entry for the expected duration of the visit. Payment is required to park in the garages 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

UConn Sexpert Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a new, free service offered by peer health educators, the UConn Sexperts, on the UConn Storrs campus! Peer Support Drop-In Hours are a great option for students who have questions about sex and sexual health, are looking for a non-judgmental, laid-back environment to discuss a sex related concern or issue, or are interested in improving their sexual health and personal well-being. Our UConn Sexperts are trained to provide education, support, and connection to resources on and off-campus on a wide variety of topics pertaining to sex, sexual health, and relationships. Mondays: 11:00am-4:00pm                                                                                    Tuesdays: 3:00pm-6:30pm                                                                              Wednesdays: 10:30am-6:30pm                                                                                  Thursdays: 3:30pm-6:30pm                                                                                        Fridays: 10:30am-5:00pm UConn Sexperts (and supervising staff) are designated confidential employees under UConn's Title IX Reporting Obligations. Peer support sessions are for educational and support purposes only. Peer support visits are not on-call or emergency services, and are not for individualized medical advice, nor are they counseling or therapy. For more information, visit www.studenthealth.uconn.edu/sexperts