Inclusive Campus Initiative Virtual Community Forum COVID-19
General Summary:
• Forum topic: preparing for town hall meeting regarding COVID-19 Safety with President Stanley, Provost Woodruff and Dr. Weismantel.
• Mental health and CAPS resources with Dr. Swapne Hingwe
• Open discussion/concerns/questions
• Detailed Summary:
• Introductory remarks and community guidelines presented by Rebekah Long
Mental health and COVID-19 with Dr. Hingwe
o Healthy Minds shows that 41% of college students screened positive for depression and 34% for anxiety.
o High rates of isolation, anxiety, lack of motivation and burnout among students in relation to COVID-19
o Financial hardships, food insecurity, housing insecurity
o “Back to normal” expectations and adjusting to being back on campus
Reflection questions:
• How has and how is the pandemic influencing your college experience?
• How has the pandemic impacted your mental health? How does it continue to do so?
• How can we stay motivated in times of uncertainty?
• What is something you’ve learned about yourself during the pandemic?
Open discussion/concerns/questions:
• Students share tips for motivation and self-care
• Concerns about professors not being lenient about illness and absences
• Concerns regarding vaccine availability internationally
• Issues with professors being able to use technology to host online classes
• Financial issues, paying full tuition prices for hybrid/online classes
• Lack of to-go options in dining halls
