Dear Students:
As part of our ongoing efforts to provide educational opportunities and support through Advancing Community Together (ACT), we are pleased to announce two upcoming Listening Sessions for TC students.
Facilitated by Melissa Collier-Meek, Associate Professor of Psychology and Education, these sessions will offer two groups of students an opportunity to confidentially share, listen and learn from one another about any concerns or questions you may have during these uncertain times. Topics focused on executive orders and policies under the new Presidential administration may be broached, and we invite and encourage you to engage in open discussion and dialogue.
Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. These sessions are intentionally small — no more than 30 participants — so that they can be meaningful and interactive. Our registration form includes a way to let us know of your interest even when we reach capacity, which helps inform future programming.
Listening Sessions for Students
Thursday, February 27
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Grace Dodge 285
Tuesday, March 11
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Grace Dodge 363
In recognition that these are very challenging times for many of our community members, we want to remind you of resources we have available for individual support:
- Students may contact Student Support & Advocacy (SSA) by completing this contact form or contact Columbia University's Counseling and Psychological Services for counseling and mental health support.
- Should you have a concern or need assistance or would like to express a concern for another, please make a referral through our TC CARES group.
- All TC community members can contact Columbia University’s Office of Religious Life for religious and spiritual support.
Please continue to reference the ACT website for current information, and we look forward to communicating about new programming and opportunities over the months ahead.
Thank you for joining us in these efforts.
Sincerely,
Janice S. Robinson
Vice President for Diversity & Community Affairs
Co-Chair, ACT Steering Committee
Tani Castañeda
Vice President, Division of Enrollment & Student Success
Co-Chair, ACT Steering Committee