Graduate Student Organization E-board Transition Guide
Check out the GSO Transition Guide to ensure a successful transition between outgoing and incoming GSO officers. A successful transition process is critical for each GSO, and use this example of a GSO Operational Calendar to plan your year!
Inlclusion & Capacity Building Training
Ally Zone Trainings
Division of Student Affairs and the Tyler Clementi Center have partnered to offer interactive trainings explore Jewish and Muslim experiences, the history of antisemitism and Islamophobia, current campus climate, and allyship strategies. Engage in dynamic, research-backed sessions that offer practical tools, reflection, and resources to deepen your understanding of identity, diversity, and community. Visit the Tyler Clementi Center Website for more information.
Green Zone: Military Cultural Competency Education
Green Zone: Military Cultural Competency Education - Offered through the Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services. If you are interested in scheduling a training, please contact us at 848-932-8387 or email Ann Treadaway, Director Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services at ann.treadaway@rutgers.edu.
Safe(R) Space Training
Safe(R) Space is a 3-hour, introductory, interactive workshop meant to familiarize participants with various concepts related to LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences and empower our campus to be active allies to the LGBTQIA+ community. Anyone who completes Safe(R) Space and a short reflection will be invited to join the SJE Advocates Network, a select group of faculty and staff liaisons who are committed to confronting LGBTQIA+ topics and celebrating LGBTQIA+ students in their respective spaces and communities. Visit the SJE website for more information and to view registration information.
ScarletWELL Consultations for Creating a Culture to Support Wellness
This consultation session is designed to help student leaders develop and implement strategies to create a culture that supports mental health and wellness. Participants will receive guidance on identifying the needs of their communities, designing effective wellness strategies, and promoting mental health awareness. The session will include best practices for engaging stakeholders, fostering a supportive environment, and integrating wellness into the fabric of the institution. Leaders will also learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of their initiatives and make necessary adjustments to ensure sustainability. Request a consultation by filling out form.
Tyler Clementi Center: Educational Workshops and Trainings
Check out the resources available to support your growth and development: https://nbaccess.rutgers.edu/learn-grow/clementi-center/educational-workshops. For more information and questions, please contact the Tyler Clementi Center, Phone: 848-932-4400, tylerclemctr@rutgers.edu.
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Trainings
Mental Health First Aid Training
Learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders through the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – Higher Ed training. Through this 8 hour training, focused on the unique experiences and needs of college students, attendees learn the skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care and resources.
Mental Health First Aid Training is offered by Rutgers Student Health and is free for all graduate students,TAs/GAs, faculty, and staff members. Click HERE for more information and to view current training dates.
Campus Connect-Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
This experiential training aims to increase knowledge about statistics, risk & protective factors, warning signs, and campus resources concerning college student suicide. Click HERE for more information and to view current training dates.
ScarletWELL Basics of Peer Support for College Students
This workshop introduces college students to the fundamentals of peer support, highlighting the importance of building supportive relationships among peers to enhance mental health and well-being. Participants will learn about the key principles of peer support, including empathy, active listening, and mutual respect. The session will cover practical skills for providing effective support to peers, recognizing signs of distress, and referring peers to resources. Students will also explore ways to maintain their own wellness while supporting others. Hosted by ScarletWELL; request this workshop by filling out form.
Workshops & Certificate Programs for TAs
Rutgers University-New Brunswick Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy.
TIIP facilitates initiatives, provides services, and shares resources that advance teaching and learning. Each semester, the Institute for Teaching, Innovation, and Inclusive Pedagogy (TIIP) offers free virtual workshops covering a wide range of topics to contribute to the graduate students' teaching development. Sessions are designed for current and future graduate TAs, and TAs may attend as many sessions as they wish. Students who attend at least four workshops in the "Improving Classroom Skills" will receive a certificate of participation. Click HERE for more information on TIIP and to view current workshop offerings.
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)
The NCFDD is an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community for graduate students, postdocs, and faculty members. It provides on-demand access to mentoring, tools, and support you need to be successful. Rutgers University-New Brunswick holds an active Institutional Membership, and all graduate students, postdocs, and faculty members can enjoy their full Individual Member benefits including:
- Weekly Monday Motivator
- Monthly core curriculum webinars
- Monthly guest expert webinars
- Access to multi-week courses
- A private discussion forum for peer mentoring & problem-solving
- Monthly accountability buddy matches
- Moderated writing challenges
- Access to the member library that includes past webinar materials, referrals, and readings
In addition to the resources available to you as an institutional member, the center also offers professional development training and intensive mentoring programs. To claim your institutional membership, you will need to activate your personal membership account. Visit THIS page and select Rutgers University-New Brunswick from the drop-down list and select “activate my membership” (by entering name, email, etc.)
If you have any questions or comments, please contact diversity@rutgers.edu. If you have any technical questions, feel free to email NCFDD at Membership@FacultyDiversity.org.
