Success for All: Supporting Pregnant and Caregiving Students
About the Presenter(s)
Catherine Forrest, Assistant Director, Women’s Center
Lisa J. Borello, Ph.D., Executive Director, Women’s Center
Holly Harmon, Ph. D. LISW-A, Director, Counseling Center
Bridget Ebbert, M.A., Neighborhood Campus Minister, Coordinator of Hand in Hand Program, Campus Ministry
Jordyn Baker, M.S., Associate Director & Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Support Resources and Informal Resolution, Equity Compliance Office
Location
Kennedy Union Room 310
Start Date
4-1-2023 11:00 AM
End Date
4-1-2023 11:50 AM
Abstract/Description
Unplanned pregnancies and caregiving demands can disrupt students’ educational journey in profound ways. Complex decision-making, planning and seeking accommodations can seem overwhelming for students and their partners. While our current social and political realities create an urgency around supporting pregnant students and partners, our Catholic and Marianist identity compels each member of the University community to reimagine the necessary infrastructure needed to support and position these students for success as future leaders.
This session will feature a panel discussion of representatives from various offices that support student caregivers, including Campus Ministry, the Counseling Center, the Women’s Center, and the Equity Compliance Office. With attention toward vulnerable communities, panelists will discuss student needs, barriers to services (including shame and social stigma), and recommendations to empower students. Attendees will receive a campus and community resource guide of support services.
Goals for Attendees
- Understand existing social, emotional, educational and financial barriers for pregnant and caregiving students - Understand key resources available across campus and in the local community to support students who are pregnant and/or caregiving - Understand ways to instill hope among students who are seeking support as they navigate both their education and caregiving demands
Success for All: Supporting Pregnant and Caregiving Students
Kennedy Union Room 310
Unplanned pregnancies and caregiving demands can disrupt students’ educational journey in profound ways. Complex decision-making, planning and seeking accommodations can seem overwhelming for students and their partners. While our current social and political realities create an urgency around supporting pregnant students and partners, our Catholic and Marianist identity compels each member of the University community to reimagine the necessary infrastructure needed to support and position these students for success as future leaders.
This session will feature a panel discussion of representatives from various offices that support student caregivers, including Campus Ministry, the Counseling Center, the Women’s Center, and the Equity Compliance Office. With attention toward vulnerable communities, panelists will discuss student needs, barriers to services (including shame and social stigma), and recommendations to empower students. Attendees will receive a campus and community resource guide of support services.
