Current Program
When Support Gets Personal is a training program for departmental administrators provided by the Office of the Dean for Student Life.
The When Support Gets Personal Steering Committee, sponsored by the Office of the Dean for Student Life, has been working to design a quality, interactive training program that includes presentations by MIT experts. The goal is to better prepare us for student situations that require us to delve into more personal realms -- the times when our amazing administrative skills alone don't get the job done.
The program consists of 7 training sessions, spread out over 7 weeks (see schedule below). Participant feedback from the first four programs has been predominently and overwhelmingly positive, but the program continues to evolve based on recommendations. The program has proven to be practical, enlightining, supportive and a definite "hit."
Fall 2007 Program:
Times & Locations TBA
- First session (day & date tba)
- Arrive at 9:30 - 10am, breakfast pastries, juice, coffee, etc.
- 10am - 2pm - 3 speakers to give a broad view of the students within our community. 20-30 minute presentations, with discussion:
- 2nd - 6th sessions (modules): 9:30-11:30am
Wednesdays throughout the term
Topics covered will include: Mental health issues, disability issues, substance abuse, international students and intercultural issues, discipline office, police, the Ombuds office, LGBT students, and residential/student life issues at MIT (including an overview of the residential system at MIT).
- Final Session
10am - 2pm: A practical review, including sample case studies/roleplays, wrap up, and discussion (with lunch).
