HEALTH, SAFETY, & COMMUNITY BABSON: A PANEL PRESENTATION

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1 HEALTH, SAFETY, & COMMUNITY BABSON: A PANEL PRESENTATION

2 PANELISTS Jan Holton, Director of Counseling Services Joe O Leary, Assistant Director/Operations Lieutenant, Public Safety Colleen Ryan, Assistant Dean of Community Standards & Deputy Title IX Coordinator Ryan Travia, Associate Dean of Students for Wellness Sharon Yardley, Director of Health Services

3 HEALTH & BABSON Wellness Portfolio Alcohol & Other Drug Services Counseling Services Health Services Health Promotion Peers On Wellness (POW) Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Services

4 NEW INITIATIVES Opening Babson s First Wellness Center in Park Manor South

5 NEW INITIATIVES Required pre-matriculation online programs on alcohol and sexual assault prevention National College Health Assessment Study on College Student Adjustment (in partnership with Harvard University/McLean Hospital) Renewed focus on stress, sleep, sexual health, and substance abuse prevention Campus Assessment, Response, & Evaluation (CARE) Team

6 HEALTH SERVICES

7 HEALTH SERVICES Located on the first floor of Hollister Hall, Room 130 Open Monday-Friday from 9 am - 5 pm (by appointment) and Monday-Thursday from 5 pm - 7 pm for urgent care Encourage students to make an appointment to be seen between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm

8 HEALTH SERVICES ALL students regardless of insurance can use Health Services. Health Services does not bill insurance companies. If blood work is done, lab will bill student s insurance Students who are not on the Babson sponsored health plan have to pay for any immunizations done in Health Services as we are not preferred providers for any insurance companies.

9 HEALTH SERVICES Staffed by Nurse Practitioners Consulting physician on campus four hours a week Provide a range of services including: Physical examinations Sick visits Travel immunizations Flu shot clinics (flu shots are FREE to all students)

10 After hours care HEALTH SERVICES Minute Clinic located within the CVS on Linden Street in Wellesley Open 7 days a week 8 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm on Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm on Sunday They close for lunch between 1pm and 2pm M-F and from 1pm to 1:30 on Saturday and Sunday.

11 HEALTH SERVICES CareWell Urgent Care on Highland Ave in Needham, MA Open 7 days a week 8 am - 8 pm Monday through Friday 9 am - 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday Newton-Wellesley Emergency Room located on Washington Street in Newton, MA Open 24 hours a day Should be used for emergencies or severe illness only

12 HEALTH SERVICES CONFIDENTIALITY We are health care providers that believe that confidentiality is extremely important. We cannot talk to you about what is going on with your son or daughter without their permission. We are happy to talk to you as long as your child agrees. We do not accept blanket permissions from your son or daughter but ask that for each visit they give permission for us to talk to one another.

13 Staff HEALTH SERVICES Sharon Yardley, Director of Health Services Polly McCabe, Associate Director of Health Services Amelia Fournier, Nurse Practitioner Katherine Teixeira-DaSilva, Nurse Practitioner Erika Redmond, Triage Nurse Kourtney Edwards, Administrative Assistant Elisabeth Brewer, Supervising Physician

14 BABSON COUNSELING SERVICES

15 IMPEDIMENTS TO STUDENT SUCCESS 1. Stress - primary impediment to success 2. Severe, crisis-oriented problems 3. Increase in sleep deprivation, decrease in sleep quality 4. Challenges in navigating the social world of college

16 BABSON COUNSELING SERVICES Students are offered 8 pre-paid counseling sessions per academic year. For those that would benefit from a consultation with a psychiatrist, Babson offers 5 pre-paid psychiatric visits. Primarily for medication evaluations and follow-ups Babson provides two full-time clinicians on campus for consultation, outreach and crisis management.

17 BABSON COUNSELING SERVICES Confidential Except when risk of harm to self or others is present Safe space to talk about anything Developmental model (growth oriented)

18 PRIMARY PRESENTING CONCERNS Anxiety and Stress Depression Relationship Concerns

19 HUMAN RELATIONS SERVICE Babson contracts with a community mental health agency, Human Relations Service, or HRS to provide counseling services. HRS employs 30 clinicians and 2 psychiatrists with a wide variety of expertise and significant experience working with Babson students.

20 HUMAN RELATIONS SERVICE Located just minutes from campus If students do not have transportation, our Public Safety Community Service Officers transport them at no cost Some of the clinicians come to campus and meet with students at the Wellness Center

21 USE OF SERVICES Some students come to Babson with a history of mental health concerns Others find adjusting to college more challenging than they anticipate Some will struggle immediately when they arrive Others will experience a honeymoon period and begin to struggle more mid-way through the semester.

22 USE OF SERVICES Approximately 10% of our students seek counseling services each year. Student comment on Survey regarding their counseling experience: I was skeptical coming into the process, but this experience completely changed my views on counseling and its effectiveness. It was a great experience that helped me get through some tough times...

23 USE OF SERVICES College counseling can look very different from what we traditionally might think of as clinical mental health services. Students looking for a confidential space to talk about something that is concerning them Students using our services do not usually have a psychiatric diagnosis

24 USE OF SERVICES Student comment on Survey regarding their counseling experience: My experience literally changed my life. Before I was drowning and was on the edge of a mental breakdown. While I'm not completely stable I am at my best. I've been working through a lot of issues that I buried deep in attempt to avoid dealing with past hurt that bubbled below the surface.both my therapist and psychiatrist made me realize that it's ok to have problems and that I'm not alone

25 ROLE OF PARENTS How can you help your student? Understand that much change and growth will be occurring during these years. As with any stage, it is rare to get through it without bumps in the road. Encourage your student to get help and support when necessary during the bumpy patches.

26 ROLE OF PARENTS How can you help your student? Get involved only when your son or daughter is not able or willing to seek additional support on their own Support can take many forms counseling is just one option. If you aren t sure if your child needs your assistance, feel free to call me and I am happy to consult with you about what you are hearing/observing. Helicopter parenting can be a deterrent unless your child is actually drowning; then it is appropriate and required.

27 CONTACT INFORMATION Wellness Center, Park Manor South Jan Holton, Director,

28 COMMUNITY STANDARDS

29 WHAT WE DO: Enforcement of the College s behavioral expectations inside and outside of the classroom The College s Community Standards 29

30 BABSON COLLEGE S COMMUNITY STANDARDS Our approach to our work involves: Utilizing a student-centered approach to encourage building resiliency; Helping students learn who they are and how to overcome difficulty; Promoting health and safety for individual students and the community at-large; Teaching respect, accountability, and self-improvement; Encouraging reflection 30

31 AT SOME POINT SOME OF OUR STUDENTS DO MAKE MISTAKES % of our student body gets referred to the student conduct process Large percentage of cases involve first year students On average, less than ~10 students/year are suspended or expelled 1 serious incident Drug distribution Theft Gender-based misconduct Multiple violations Drug and/or alcohol policy Academic integrity policy 31

32 PARENTS AND GUARDIANS AS PARTNERS Share similar goals for your student Individuals vs. needs of community Policy to inform parents/guardians 32

33 TIPS FOR NEW STUDENTS 1. Read and understand the College s policies 2. Engage in the process respectfully and honestly, from start to finish.

34 ALCOHOL If your student is not over 21 years of age, it is a violation of the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a violation of Babson College s policies to Possess or consume alcohol Transport or carry alcohol Be under the influence of alcohol Provide alcohol to underage people 34

35 DRUGS It is a violation of the laws of the Commonwealth and College policy to Possess or consume illegal drugs or medications prescribed to another individual Possess drug paraphernalia Distribution of drugs Decriminalization of marijuana and medical marijuana Drug Free Schools and Communities Act 35

36 RESPONSE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG VIOLATIONS Sanctions: Level of warning Education Fine Parental notification

37 MEDICAL AMNESTY POLICY We are a community of care that promotes students HEALTH and SAFETY. If a student is experiencing a medical emergency due to drug or alcohol intoxication, we encourage students to: 1. Call Public Safety for help immediately. 2. Remain with the student in need until help arrives. Neither student will be referred to the disciplinary process. Prioritize safety over concern of disciplinary action.

38 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY Cheating Plagiarism Unauthorized Collaboration Fabrication Facilitating Academic Integrity Other Academic Dishonesty 38

39 WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN? Poor time management Lack of attention to detail Focus on GPA rather than learning Misunderstanding of the policy Deliberate attempt to cheat the system

40 GENDER-BASED MISCONDUCT POLICY Title IX Policy covers: Sexual Misconduct Non-consensual sexual intercourse Non-consensual sexual contact Sexual exploitation Sexual Harassment Stalking Intimate Partner Violence

41 GENDER-BASED MISCONDUCT National attention Commitment to fair, thorough and trauma-informed process Accountability for violations Training and collaboration Resources SAPRS TIXC

42 HOW CAN YOU HELP? Encourage your student to read and seek to understand the policies. Let your student know your expectations. If your student finds themselves documented: Encourage your student to seek out answers. Encourage them to be transparent, open and honest. Seek to understand for yourself. 42

43 PUBLIC SAFETY (781)

44 Open and available 24/7 OPERATIONS: Point of contact for Health Services/Counseling/AOC and DOC Staff of 32 with 23 sworn, 7 non-sworn (CSO), two civilian Police Officers have full law enforcement authority Responsible for protection of the Babson Community All field personnel are CPR and First Responder certified POC for Facilities Department after hours 44

45 PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES Medical Assistance Personal Safety Escorts Blue Light Telephone System CPR Instruction Basic Self Defense Security Surveys Parking Permits and Parking Enforcement Programs One-Card Services Lockouts 45

46 STAYING SAFE Report suspicious persons and activity Safety awareness Crime prevention and community policing activities/events Pre-program phones to dial #5555 for emergencies 46

47 FIRE SAFETY Know the floor plan of buildings Identify locations of extinguishers and pull stations Alarms require evacuation No smoking in any building on campus Do not tamper with fire safety equipment

48 MISSION STATEMENT The Babson College Public Safety Department strives for professional excellence while providing a comprehensive program of police, security, crime prevention, emergency medical, fire safety, one card and parking related service to enhance the overall wellness of the Babson and Olin College communities. The Department is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that students, staff, faculty and visitors feel they are treated fairly and with respect. The Department focuses efforts on a team building approach with community members and groups to focus on the resiliency, wellness and safety of the community. This mission includes improving community and employee safety through communication and engagement, training and professional development, technology and innovation as well as collaborative efforts through community policing. 48

49 OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES Babson Public Safety is committed to working in partnership with the Babson Community to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment in which learning can occur. 49

50 SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE SERVICES (SAPRS) Responsible for the development and evaluation of a comprehensive, empowerment-based, and trauma-informed violence prevention program Implement a preventative strategy for all students including curricular themes such as national prevalence, terminology, policy literacy, positive consent, understanding trauma, and active bystander behavior Provide private intervention services and case management to students who have experienced sexual harassment, stalking, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault/rape Staff a 24/7/365 Rape Crisis Hotline that works in conjunction with the Babson College on-call system Serve on a team tasked with gathering data regarding campus climate Offer consult regarding policy and larger institutional programmatic initiatives

51 SAPRS KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS Facilitated sessions on Gender-Based Misconduct policy literacy in First Year Seminar classes (fall & spring) Supported the implementation of pre-matriculation programs Haven & Haven Plus Created and piloted a new small group orientation workshop on positive consent for the January 2016 arrivals Developed a Bystander Intervention curriculum through a grant from the Avon Foundation for Women and delivered training to over 50 groups of students and staff Cultivated and trained a group of student-leaders with a focus on sexual assault prevention