CSC joins JED Campus Fundamentals to support student mental health

As part of the college’s JED affiliation, all enrolled CSC students will receive an email link to JED’s Healthy Minds Study (HMS) survey between Monday and Dec. 8.

Both Dean of Student Affairs Austen Stephens and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Jim Powell, co-chairs of the JED Campus committee, encourage students to respond. All participants will be entered into the nationwide HMS survey sweepstakes for one of two $500 gift cards and one of 10 $100 gift cards. Additionally, five CSC participants will receive $50 gift cards.

Powell said the survey is designed to guide CSC through a collaborative process of reviewing comprehensive systems, policies, and programs customized to support or address existing student mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention.

“The JED Committee is excited about this opportunity to survey the current climate on campus and use those data to help improve our support for everyone on campus,” Powell said.

Stephens said the HMS survey takes about 25-30 minutes to complete. All self-assessment responses and feedback reports are confidential.

The JED Campus committee has been established to assess, support, and implement program, policy, and system improvements. The committee will review the comprehensive survey feedback report in the spring 2024 semester. A virtual site visit will follow with JED Higher Education representatives during which they will assist the CSC committee in identifying successes and opportunities for enhancements including strategic planning.

Stephens said by joining JED Campus Fundamentals, CSC demonstrates a commitment to the emotional well-being of its students.

Committee Members

Dr. Grant Sasse

Dr. Nathan Favaloro

Dr. Tara Wilson

Dr. Brittany Helmbrecht

Chantel Merchen

Kimberly Hernandez

Channing Jons

Chelsea Turner

Morgan Cullan

Samantha Hill, student

Brodie Eisenbraun, student