Overview

Mid-semester is when students disappear, attendance slips, and emails get worrying. This session provides practical strategies for responding when students become disengaged, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their learning community. Topics include:

• Understanding how concerns about belonging affect student learning and persistence, and what you can do to help,
• Helping students recognize that challenges and self-doubt are a normal part of the college experience,
• Creating opportunities for students to connect with peers and build supportive learning communities.

In addition, this session will feature insights from Lori Bokowy of the Student Health and Wellness Center on recognizing and responding to student well-being concerns while balancing your own mental health as a TA. Finally, Brooke Haley of International Student Support will discuss strategies for supporting international students as they navigate both mid-semester demands and a new academic culture.

Location

Engelmann Hall, RM 105
2033 E Hartford Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53211