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For Faculty & Staff
Supporting Student Well-Being: Faculty Professional Development in Recognizing & Assisting Students in Distress
Trainings available on multiple dates:
- Monday, Nov. 16, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Danforth Conference Room, CUC
- Friday, Dec. 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Danforth Conference Room, CUC
This faculty-designed professional development opportunity serves as a broad overview of how best to aid students at Carnegie Mellon University.
This session combines 30 minutes of asynchronous work in FocusU with a 90-minute, in-person presentation. Upon completing the training, faculty should be able to (1) articulate key findings about the CMU student mental health experience, (2) describe the vital role of faculty in supporting students, (3) identify the appropriate methods to assist students, and (4) describe the available support resources on campus.
Please note that this training is one of three options that faculty can complete to fulfill required training on student mental health and well-being. As part of CMU’s ongoing commitment to student mental health and well-being, all faculty members are expected to complete professional development focused on recognizing and supporting students in distress. Faculty may choose from the three training options listed on the Counseling & Psychological Services website. For more information, please refer to Provost Garrett and Dean Caselegno’s message to faculty.
For Graduate Students
Apply to the Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF)
Deadline: Jan. 7, 2027
The DOE CSGF provides financial support (full tuition, fees, generous annual stipend, and academic allowance) and professional development opportunities to doctoral students pursuing research that advances computational science and high-performance computing. The fellowship offers two application tracks:
- Science and Engineering: For students using high-performance computing to address complex challenges in science and engineering.
- Mathematics and Computer Science: For students pursuing research in applied mathematics, statistics, or computer science that contributes to the effective use of emerging high-performance computing systems.
CaPS Ph.D. Support Group
Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m., Virtual
The Ph.D. Support Group offers space to confidentially discuss the stressors and challenges of navigating relationships with advisors and peers, academic milestones, academic hazing, low motivation, struggles with self-confidence, and efforts to lead a more balanced life.
Group members typically share their experiences, offer and receive support and connect with others during group meetings. The group is able to accommodate no more than one student per program/lab. Feel free to email Kym Jordan Simmons, Ph.D., to schedule a 30-minute pre-group meeting to discuss the group and answer questions.