Session 3:
Conversations Surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Curriculum Building.
We sit on the Curriculum Subcommittee of UPSON, and our objective is to create a tool that helps institutions foster curricula in which DEI are actively valued and taught. Our subcommittee needs to expand the voices we hear because diverse student input is vital for the integrity of this tool. Through this presentation, we hope to inspire other students to join us in our work.
Presented By: Chivon Ou, Arden McKown
Faculty Sponsor: Gordon Williamson, Kala Mayer, Sally Rothacker-Peyton, Claire McKinley-Yoder
Strategies to Improve Mental Health in Youth with ACES.
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have a statistically significant correlation to adverse mental health outcomes. Lack of awareness and knowledge about ACEs and trauma-informed care is associated with inconsistent policies and practices that fail to promote optimal mental health. This project identifies various prevention strategies to improve mental health trajectories in youth with ACEs.
Presented By: Blair Barker, Julie Hamblin, Vanessa San Juan, Bao-Chau Tieu
Faculty Sponsor: Claire McKinley-Yoder