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This Week in Prairie Hall
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Campus Resource Spotlight
Counceling Services Now Offers Online Self-Help!
What is Therapy Assisted Online (TAO) Self Help?
- TAO is an interactive, dynamic, easy-to-access online program that provides self-guided support and skill-building for anxiety, depression and other common concerns.
- TAO is based on well researched and highly effective strategies for helping the above concerns.
- You can choose to view short & helpful videos, take part in brief exercises, use logs to track moods and progress, and have access to a Mindfulness Library.
Who is eligible for TAO Self Help?
- All SIUE students are eligible for TAO Self-Help. You just need an SIUE email address.
Benefits of TAO Self Help:
- You will have access to highly effective therapeutic modules 24/7.
- You can sign up any time of day or night, and without having to travel to Counseling and and Health Services).
- Immediate access to helpful information.
Highlights of the modules:
- Anxiety: relaxation strategies, analyzing thoughts, mindfulness, facing fears, lifestyle factors
- Depression: traps, problem solving, focusing on thoughts, mindfulness, values, relationships, lifestyle
- Substance Abuse: making decisions, cravings, social support, lapse and relapses, finances, time management
- Relationships and Communication: anger, communication styles, problem solving
How do I sign up?
Signing up for TAO Self Help is easy!
- Follow this enrollment link: thepath.taoconnect.org
- Click “Sign Up in TAO Self-Help” and create an account (using your SIUE email address)
Now, you have the freedom to explore the TAO modules at your leisure and when you have time in your schedule.
For further questions about TAO Self Help, you may contact TAO at support@taoconnect.org.
Counseling Services
Phone: (618) 650-2842
Fax: (618) 650-5839
Location
Room 0220 of the Student Success Center, Lower Level
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University Housing Announcements |
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Interested in Being a Desk Manager?
The 2018-2019 Desk Manager Application is now open and available online at http://www.siue.edu/housing/about/employment. If you’re interested in learning more about the DM position, an Information Session will be held on Wednesday, January 24 at 2pm in SSC 1203. Questions? Contact Sarah Kirkpatrick at skirkpa@siue.edu.
Choose Live-On.
Reserve your space in University Housing for Fall 2018 and Spring 2019!
Current students can reserve their space on-campus for summer 2018, fall 2018 - spring 2019 during the housing reservation process beginning in January. The online application for space will be available online from January 16 - February 2, 2018. Current residents will have to complete the online application for space and pay the $200 advance payment by February 2, 2018. Current residents should not complete a new student application.
If you have any questions please contact the Central Housing Office at (618) 650‑3931 or housing@siue.edu.
WHAT’S A FACULTY FELLOW?
A professor who volunteers to pair up with a residential community.
WHY DO WE HAVE FACULTY FELLOWS?
The goal is for students to have access to faculty in a more casual environment. These folks can provide valuable perspective on the challenges and opportunities you are experiencing in school and in life.
WHAT DO FACULTY FELLOWS DO?
Faculty Fellows visit your community when invited by your RA. You can also reach out to them!
HOW CAN YOU INTERACT WITH YOUR FACULTY FELLOWS?
- Talk to them when they visit your community.
- Invite them to a meal. (Email vdean@siue.edu to cover the costs of their meal!)
- Ask them with questions about coursework, graduate school, campus dynamics, etc.
- Schedule a coffee chat about serious or personal life situations for safe advice.
- Visit their office hours.
Here are the Faculty Fellows for your community:
Lora Smallman (Library) lsmallm@siue.edu
Jessica Harris (History) jesharr@siue.edu
Laurie Rice (Political Science) larice@siue.edu
Vicki Van Tuyle (Education) vvantuy@siue.edu
Kim Carter (Social Work) kimcart@siue.edu
Kevin Cannon (Criminal Justice) kcannon@siue.edu
Mark Peopsel (Mass Communications) mpoepse@siue.edu
Michelle Cathorall (Applied Health) mcathor@siue.edu
Food for Thought
Did you know University Housing will pay for you professor’s meal? Our goal is for you to connect with professors beyond the classroom. Getting to know your teachers can benefit you in several ways, including
- Deeper understanding of course material
- Recommendation letters for jobs and graduate school
- Opportunities for employment now and in the future
To participate in this option, simply schedule a date and time with your faculty member. Email Vicky Dean at vdean@siue.edu with your date/time and professor’s name (at least 2 business days in advance). Vicky will provide a card for you to pick up! Contact Vicky Dean with any questions you have or to schedule now!
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Important Housing Information |
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Policies – YOU NEED TO KNOW!
As a resident of Prairie Hall, you are responsible for knowing the information, policies, procedures, and deadlines that are contained in the University Housing Living Guide. To access the living guide, go to: http://www.siue.edu/housing/movein/living-guide.shtml
Facilities Issue? Put in a workorder!
University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM) is the unit assigned to the development and maintenance of University Housing facilities and grounds. UHFM is responsible for repairing housing units, care of the grounds surrounding housing facilities, performs snow removal, maintains the cleanliness of common areas and offices in University Housing buildings, oversees pest control and much more.
In the event of any building or grounds related issues, Students need to initiate the repair by submitting a Maintenance Request to University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM). UHFM responds to student initiated repair requests as a first priority. To complete a work order, click HERE!!!
Get protected! Insure yourself and your belongings!
University Housing does not insure the personal property of residents. Residents are strongly encouraged to insure their personal belongings while living in University Housing. Students can look into renter’s insurance or their parent/guardian homeowners’ policy for potential coverage options.
SIUE is Smoke Free, Tobacco Free, Nicotine Free
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has implemented the Illinois law that prohibits smoking and all tobacco related products into its policies and procedures.
“The Smoke Free Campus Act means that there can be no smoking or tobacco products of any kind on any State-owned University property,” said Vice Chancellor for Administration Kenneth Neher.
To view SIUE’s Smoke Free Campus Policy, click here.
Visit these sites for more information, Smoking Cessation Program, American Cancer Society and Centers for Disease Control. The Illinois Department of Central Management (CMS) may also offer smoking cessation reimbursement for those that complete an eligible program. Contact CMS at (800) 442-1300 for more details.
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Campus Happenings |
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SIUE Counseling Services
Spring Semester
Mindfulness & Meditation Series
Time: 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Where: International Room (2nd Floor - MUC)
Dates: Thursdays 2/8, 2/22, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26
Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend one or several sessions. No RSVP is necessary. For additional information contact Lisa Thompson-Gibson at 280-2842 or lithomp@siue.edu
Enterprise Car Share coming to SIUE!
No Car, No Problem! Enterprise Car Share gives you 24-7 access to vehicles parked directly on campus. Rates include fuel and physical damage/liability protection. You must be 18 or older to rent. For more information or to sign up, go to www.enterprisecarshare.com/siue
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Safe Zone |
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What is Safe Zone?
Safe Zone is a community of people who:
- Will be understanding, supportive, and trustworthy if LGBTQIA people need help, advice, or just someone to talk to.
- Will not tolerate homophobic, heterosexist, cisgenderism comments and actions but will address them in an educational and informative manner.
- Have attended Safe Zone training and have information on campus and community resources.
Mission and Goals of Safe Zone:
Safe Zone's mission at SIUE is to develop a campus community of allies and provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and ally (LGBTQIA) students, faculty, and staff with the ultimate goal of developing SIUE as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQIA people.
If you have any questions please contact Dr. Shelley Price-Williams at shewill@siue.edu.
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Trans*cending Pink and Blue |
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Career Development Center |
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Career Development Center
Please stop by and check out the Career Development Center located in the basement of the Student Success Center, room 0281. We can help you with your resume, cover letters, job search, LinkedIn accounts, graduate school personal statements/application, mock interviews, and much more.
Upcoming Spring 2018 Events:
Mock Networking**
February 6th
5:30 - 7:00 pm
MUC 2nd Floor Conference Center
OPTIONAL: LinkedIn Photos (before the event) 4-5 pm
Pre-Career Fair Crash Course**
February 22nd
2:30 - 3:30 pm
SSC 1201
Education Career Fair
March 20th
3:00 - 6:00 pm
MUC 2nd Floor Conference Center
** Student Volunteers are needed for this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the CDC at 618-650-3708.
Spring Career Fair
February 28th - CAS & Business & All Non-Teaching majors
March 1st - Engineering
BOTH DAYS 10 am to 2 pm
MUC Meridian Ballroom
** Student Volunteers are needed for this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the CDC at 618-650-3708.
Mock Interview Prep Workshop**
April 4th
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Career Development Center
Mock Interview Day**
April 10th
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Career Development Center
**Please call to register for these events!
SIUE Career Development Center
Phone: 618-650-3708
Email: careerdevelopment@siue.edu
www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter
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Volunteers Needed - Spring Career Fair |
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Would you like a chance to network with employers before or after the career fair?
We have a great volunteer opportunity for students to help at the career fair. This gives students a chance to network with employers before the career fair. Students get a chance to make that first impression with employers. Students will be helping employers with a variety of tasks like helping employers in from the parking lot, walking employers to their career fair table, and showing them where everything in located. Students may also help at the registration tables for employers and/or students.
We still need students for the below time:
Education Career Fair
March 20, 2018
1:15 to 3:15 p.m.
And/or
5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Carrie Smolar at csmolar@siue.edu. If you have any questions, please call the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708.
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Health and Safety Tips |
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Suicide Prevention
"Suicide" is classified as the act of taking one's own life. "Suicidal behavior" is any action that could cause a person to die, while "parasuicidal behavior" is self-harm that does not result in death.
Prevalence
- Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide
- Approximately, 1 million people die each year from suicide
- Each year, over 185,000 people are impacted by the suicide of some they care about
Warning Signs
- Talking about killing or harming oneself
- "I wish I had never been born."
- "Nobody would care if I died; I would be better off dead."
- "If I ever see you again..."
- Talking or writing a lot about death and dying
- Poems/photos/narratives about self-mutilation or suicide on social media or in a private diary
- Writing suicide letters
- Seeking out lethal means
- Immediate access to guns, medication, knives, or other weapons could be used in suicide attempts
- Hopelessness
- **Strong predictor of suicide
- Belief that things will never get better or change
- "I have nothing to look forward to..."
- "I will never feel better..."
- Saying goodbye
- Unusual or unexpected visits or phone calls to family and friends
- Saying goodbye to pepole as if you will never see them again
- Making out a will and/or giving away prized possessions
- Withdrawing from others
- Increased social isolation
- Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, shame, and self-hatred--like a burden to others
- Self-destructive behavior
- Increased alcohol or drug use, reckless driving, unprotected sex
- Self-mutilation--cutting, burning, hitting, punching oneself
- Sudden sense of calm and peace
- Typically mistaken for a positive outcome
- Person may have made decision to commit suicide
What can I do to help a loved one who is contemplating suicide?
Prevention Tip #1: Speak Up
The best way to find out if someone is suicidal is to ASK.
Giving the individual who may be suicidal the opportunity to express his/her feelings can:
- Provide relief from loneliness
- Give the idea that someone cases
- AND may prevent a suicide attempt
What do I ask?
- "I have been concerned about you lately..."
- "Recently, I have noticed some differences in you and wondered how you are doing..."
- "I just wanted to briefly check in with you because you haven't seemed like yourself lately. Is there something going on that you would like to talk to me about?"
If he/she is contemplating suicide,
- "When did you begin feeling this way?"
- "Did something happen that made you feel this way?"
- "How can I best support you right now/"
- "Have you thought about seeking help?"
- "You are not alone in this. I am here for you."
- "I may not understand how you feel, but I care about you and want to help you."
What Not To Do
- Argue with someone who is contemplating suicide
- "You have so much to live for. Stop it."
- Act shocked, lecture on the value of life, OR tell the person your view on suicide
- Promise confidentiality
- Give advice
- Blame yourself
Prevention Tip #2: Respond Quickly
Evaluate the immediate danger of suicide
Those at highest risk of suicide:
- Have a specific suicide PLAN
- Have the MEANS of carrying out the plan
- Have a TIME FRAME of committing suicide
- Have an INTENTION of following through with the plan
What do I ask?
- "Do you have a plan to harm yourself?"
- "Do you have what you need to carry about your plan?" (e.g. rope, gun, medication, etc.)
- "Do you have an idea of when you are planning to carry about your plan?"
- "Do you intend to die?"
**NEVER LEAVE THE PERSON ALONE
Prevention Tip #3: Offer Help
The best way to help is to offer an empathic, listening ear.
- Help he/she seek professional care
- Crisis hotlines
- Locate a treatment facility
- Identify a psychologist/psychiatrist
- Follow-up Treatment
- Be Proactive
- Don't wait for the person to call you or return your calls
- Invite the person out
- Offer assistance with household chores, taking care of the children or pets, etc.
- Encourage positive lifestyle changes
- Exercise
- Balanced eating and sleeping patterns
- Relaxation
- Make a safety plan
- Identify triggers (e.g. death, divorce, alcohol, stress, etc.)
- Keep contact numbers in a secure place (e.g. therapist, 911, friend)
- Remove potential lethal means (e.g. guns, medication, rope)
- Provide continued support
- Periodically check in with the individual
Resources
In crisis situations, please refer to our Emergency information.
SIUE Police Department
Emergencies- 911
Non-Emergencies- 618-650-3324
Graduate Student Help Line
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Understanding & Helping A Suicidal Person
Teen Suicide
National Council for Suicide Prevention
The Jed Foundation
Suicide Prevention in College
Need help at the touch of a button?
Download SIUE Safe, the free Rave Guardian personal safety app that allows you to notify guardians you select if you need assistance. Guardians can include University Police, your parents or your friends. For more information, call 618-650-3324
or to download the app, visit raveguardian.com
The SIUE Police Department
(618) 650-3324 (non-emergencies)
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