Programming for Faculty & Staff

The programming options below were developed by staff members in Cornell Health's Skorton Center for Health Initiatives.  

Requesting a program

To request a program or training from the Skorton Center, please complete this program request form. We require a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice to accommodate requests.

Please note:

  • In-person programs are available to groups of 20 or more individuals
  • Online and pre-recorded materials are available for anyone (Cornell NetID required for Canvas courses)

Program descriptions (2024-2025)

Cornell Health overview videos 

We offer two videos designed for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in Ithaca: 

Both videos provide information about the medical, mental health, and support services available to students at Cornell Health. They also highlight when and how to access services, cost for care and using insurance, along with 24/7 resources.

Notice and Respond: Assisting Students in Distress

Available in the following ways:

These programs help Cornell faculty, staff, and graduate student Teaching Assistants to recognize and respond to students who may be experiencing distress.

These programs help Cornell faculty, staff, and graduate student Teaching Assistants recognize and respond to students who may be experiencing distress. Following a brief film that features a realistic example of a student in distress, we’ll share the signs and levels of distress (concern, elevated, and emergency) they may notice in students as well as recommended response options. Additionally, participants will learn when and how to ask directly about suicide and that asking directly about suicide does not increase the risk that the person will act on these thoughts. This training also covers the importance of encouraging help-seeking behaviors and reviews campus, local, and national resources for mental health support.

You can request a training for your group for staff OR for faculty (including academic teaching staff and TAs) using the program request form linked above. For individuals or smaller groups, please consider attending one of our scheduled workshops.

WISE: Promoting Student Mental Health and Well-Being Through Teaching & Advising Practices

  • 60 minute in-person workshop

The Well-being in Scholarly Environments (WISE) training provides faculty with an overview of concepts, approaches, and strategies that will help support student well-being in Cornell classrooms.

This program covers a brief snapshot of student mental health, explores the link between academic performance and well-being, and reviews concrete and research-based strategies that promote student well-being through teaching and advising practices. Participants will interactively discover ways to promote a sense of belonging for their diverse students, cultivate a growth mindset, and boost interactivity to promote a positive classroom environment. Learn how small shifts can have big impacts for student well-being and take away easy ideas that will help you support your students while streamlining your classroom logistics.

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