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UNC Greensboro is now a JED Campus

UNC Greensboro is proud to announce its designation as a JED Campus, joining a distinguished network of higher education institutions committed to enhancing mental health awareness and resources available to students. UNCG leaders understand the direct impact that well-being has on student success and want to ensure all students have every opportunity to thrive as Spartans.

The JED Campus program, an initiative of the JED Foundation, is designed to support colleges and universities in creating a campus culture that promotes mental health and well-being. This designation underscores UNCG’s dedication to fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes the mental health of its student body.

“We are excited to collaborate with the JED Foundation to further strengthen our campus community and ensure that we have all of the support and safety nets available to our students,” said Cathy Akens, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. “We know our students are managing so much and so mental health and well-being is a subject we talk about openly and prioritize in the student experience.”

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JED Campus 4-Year Process

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YEAR 1

Assessment (Fall 2024)

  • Select Interdisciplinary JED Campus Team
  • Administer Healthy Minds Study survey
  • Complete JED Campus Baseline Self-assessment

Strategic Planning (Sum/Fall 2025)

  • JED Campus reviews and analyzes assessment results to identify strengths and opportunities
  • Site visit by JED Campus Advisor to discuss feedback
  • Co-Chairs/JED Campus develop campus strategic plan
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YEAR 2-3

Implementation (Fall 2025-2027)

  • Identify JED priorities and action items 
  • Establish Subcommittees and begin implementation
  • Track JED Campus Strategic Plan progress

Implementation (Fall 2025-2027)

  • JED Campus Playbook serves as reference team guide
  • JED Campus Advisor provides ongoing technical assistance during strategic plan implementation
  • Share JED update with wider campus community

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YEAR 4

Evaluation (Fall 2027)

  • Administer Healthy Minds Study survey
  • Complete JED Campus Post-Program Self- assessment
  • JED Campus provides a summary analysis report on UNCG’s progress

Sustainability (Spring 2028)

  • JED Foundation provides guidance on continuing the Campus Program’s work
  • Campus Team sets goals for future growth and improvement
  • UNCG joins JED Campus Alumni in Fall 2027

JED UNCG Membership team

This interdisciplinary group leads the JED process on campus, attending regular meetings, assisting with data collection, helping promote the Healthy Minds Study, participating and leading the strategic planning subcommittees, completing assigned tasks and strategies, and engaging with the JED Campus Learning Community. Membership includes:

  • Dr. Brett Carter (co-chair), Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students, Student Affairs
  • Dr. Sarah Daynes (co-chair), Interim Associate Vice Provost/Professor of Sociology, Provost Office
  • Dr. Jill Beville, Director, Recreation and Wellness (QEP Co-Chair)
  • Murphie Chappell, Associate General Counsel, Institutional Integrity and General Counsel
  • Dr. Adrienne Craig, Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
  • Morgan Glover, Associate Director (Social Media Strategies), University Communications
  • Dr. Helen Mulhern Halasz, Director, Research & Strategic Initiatives, Student Affairs
  • Dr. Dawn Herrod, Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships
  • Chris Jasso, Assistant Chief, UNCG Police
  • Ashley Jones, Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Campus Activities and Programs
  • Malcolm Johnson, Undergraduate student, Housing & Residence Life
  • Ches Kennedy, Coordinator, Spartan Recovery Program (SRP)
  • Tangie Key, Assistant Director, Office of Accessibility Resources & Services (OARS)
  • Andrew Mails, Director/Campus Minister, Wesley Luther Religious Life Council (RLC)/Spartan Open Pantry
  • Dr. Traci McMillian, Medical Director, Student Health Services
  • Augusto Pena, Director, Office of Intercultural Engagement (OIE)
  • Dr. Jodi Pettazzoni, Vice Provost for Academic Programming and Accreditation
  • Dana Saunders, Assistant Dean, Student Success
  • Jody Smith, Executive Associate Athletic Director & Senior Woman Administrator, Intercollegiate Athletics
  • Dr. Michelle Vance, Assistant Professor Social Work
  • Dr. Jeannette Wade, Program Director and Associate Professor, Human Health Sciences
  • Dr. Jennifer Whitney, Director, Counseling and Psychological Services

Student Voices Matter.

Healthy Minds Study survey

The Healthy Minds Network is one of the nation’s premier research organizations contributing to adolescent and young adult mental health. For 15 years, the network has administered the Healthy Minds Study (HMS) Survey, a population-level survey of post-secondary student mental health that provides a detailed look at the prevalence of mental health outcomes, knowledge and attitudes about mental health and service utilization.  HMS emphasizes understanding help-seeking behavior, examining stigma, knowledge, and other potential barriers to mental health service utilization.

Over 850,000 responses from students at more than 600 colleges and universities have been gathered. UNCG has administered the HMS in 2012, 2016, and 2022. As part of becoming a JED Campus, the HMS will be administered again during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Learn more about the Healthy Minds Study
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HMS SURVEY RESULTS

The JED Foundation’s mission is to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. The 4-year JED Campus Partnership improves support to:

  • Enhance student mental health, substance misuse prevention, and suicide prevention
  • Foster systematic change and strengthen existing support for student mental health with evidence ­based training, workshops, and resources

The HMS Survey results provide evidence that we prioritize student well-being. And that our students struggle with mental health and related issues.

Download HMS Survey Fall 2024 Results PDF
Student Affairs gratefully acknowledges the UNC System for their support of the UNCG JED Campus Program.
The UNCG Division of Student Affairs engages faculty, campus partners, and other communities to provide insights about our students. We foster support and involvement in student well-being and belonging to positively affect student success.

Mental health resources

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Seize the Awkward is an online resource that demonstrates how conversations about mental health can save lives. Along with offering valuable resources, it also shares personal stories from celebrities and influencers about how mental health has affected their own lives and the lives of their loved ones.

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