TEACHx 2024

In recent years, faculty in our small department noticed an increase in student anxiety and trauma and a decrease in coping and interpersonal connection. After distributing a needs assessment and collaborating with cultural centers on our campus, we were able to create a functional undergraduate space with resources for mental health, wellness, and collaboration. In this lightning talk, I will share what we learned about how student tears, neurodivergent faculty, a Google Form, and a few hundred dollars transformed our department into a community.