Post-Election Support
The year’s election could be unlike any other to date. Students, staff, and faculty are grappling with the impacts of the pandemic, changes in university life, and racial injustice all within a divisive political climate. The university is committed to creating a supportive environment for all. We have compiled a list of activities and events to provide an outlet for processing as well as a reminder of university resources that can be utilized by the Kent State University community post-election. This webpage is a dynamic list of resources that will be effective until the end of the Fall 2020 semester.
Check back as more events may be added.
Check back as more events may be added.
ON-GOING RESOURCES
- Learn mindfulness and meditation in just four weeks at Kent State! Discover how to incorporate mindfulness skills and meditation into your life to better manage stress during a free, four-week, 75-minute mindfulness class at Kent State University.
How to Talk to Friends and Family who Share Misinformation
- You might know the feeling: You see your aunt, cousin, or friend share something on Facebook, but you doubt the information is true. And if that information is about a critical issue like COVID-19, an election, or a political candidate, you may feel compelled to respond. But what is the best way to do so?
Kent State University Police Services
MONDAY - FRIDAY
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Counseling and Psychological Services
- Therapists from the university's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) have availability each day for consultation and outreach M-F 8-5 p.m. On call psychologists available to speak to students for mental health crisis intervention. Also covering the lunch hour.
- For more information about our services, please call 330-672-2487
- Half hour drop in sessions with a facilitator for a group meditation. No experience necessary. Sessions everyday, with additional sessions for next week
ON-GOING RESOURCES
Demonstration, Marches Protest Protocol
- The following is the process and structural design for supporting Demonstrations, Marches, Protests and Lectures at Kent State University.
How to Talk to Friends and Family who Share Misinformation
- You might know the feeling: You see your aunt, cousin, or friend share something on Facebook, but you doubt the information is true. And if that information is about a critical issue like COVID-19, an election, or a political candidate, you may feel compelled to respond. But what is the best way to do so?
- In life, you face a whole range of everyday issues and questions. While managing your work, personal and family needs can sometimes feel overwhelming. That's why Kent State University provides the Employee Assistance and Work/Life program through IMPACT Solutions.
Kent State University Police Services
- Learn mindfulness and meditation in just four weeks at Kent State! Discover how to incorporate mindfulness skills and meditation into your life to better manage stress during a free, four-week, 75-minute mindfulness class at Kent State University.
Teaching Before and After the Election
- All of us will need time and space to process what the election results mean for us personally and for our deeply held beliefs and values. Many of the following suggestions can be accomplished through written reflection assignments, class or small-group discussion, and by expression in creative ways such as sharing images, music, other sources of inspiration and meaning.
- Kent State of Wellness, the university-level healthy campus initiative, is focused on eight wellness priority areas: alcohol and other drug use, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, preventive care, safety, sexual health and smoking and tobacco use.
MONDAY - FRIDAY
- Half hour drop in sessions with a facilitator for a group meditation. No experience necessary. Sessions everyday, with additional sessions for next week.