Minds That Matter
Minds that Matter
More more students are coming to GVSU with a variety of mental health challenges and learning differences. Students trying to navigate and succeed in college while managing those challenges need support. Moreover, recent adaptations required to stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic have increased student anxiety and depression levels. Since the start of the pandemic, the Pew FTLC has sponsored four sessions in our Minds That Matter series which focused on assisting students when these issues are a barrier to learning in the classroom.
Minds That Matter, a Pew FTLC Series, launched in Winter 2020 and offered faculty a chance to explore the nature of these issues more deeply and identify teaching strategies and course design, largely based on universal design for learning (UDL), that can increase student success. Topics were offered on both Anxiety and Depression and featured a panel presentation and discussion from faculty experts in 2020. The series was continued in 2024 and 2025 with sessions on Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD and Neurodiversity, respectively.
We are pleased to offer online access to these previously recorded sessions to all GVSU Faculty. Click the links below to view the session of interest as well as access any handouts/materials associated with that session.
Handouts
Depression Overview_Bower HandoutExecutive Function InfographicMental Health UDL BibliographyUniversal Design for Learning (UDL)Anxiety Overview_Bower HandoutUDL For Learning GuidelinesView the NEW Autism Spectrum Disorder HandoutOne Inclusive Thing—Supporting Student Mental Health at GVSU (2019, Issue 2)ADHD Subtypes Handout
MINDS THAT MATTER SERIES
Depression
Dr. Patty Stow Bolea
Social Work and Pew FTLC
FACILITATOR
Dr. Mary Bower
Psychology
PANELIST
Leijhi Koval
Disability Support Resources
PANELIST
Dr. Monica Lackups-Fuentes
University Counseling Center Resources
PANELIST
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
12–12:15 p.m.—What is Depression and What does Depression look like in the classroom from Dr. Mary Bower
12:15–12:25 p.m.—Student Perspective on Depression in the classroom from Kristen Cundiff
12:25–12:30 p.m.—Universal Design Resources responsive to Depression from Dr. Patty Stow Bolea
12:30–12:35 p.m.—University Counseling Center Resources from Dr. Monica Lackups-Fuentes
12:35–12:40 p.m.—Disability Support resources from Leijhi Koval
12:40–1:00 p.m.—Open Discussion with panel
Anxiety
Dr. Patty Stow Bolea
Social Work and Pew FTLC
FACILITATOR
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Dr. Mary Bower
Psychology
PANELIST
Julia VanderMolen
Public Health
PANELIST
Melissa Selby-Theut
University Counseling Center
PANELIST
Jason Osborne
Disability Support Resources
PANELIST
February 19, 2020,
JHZ 3000 (Zumberge Hall in Allendale),
12 p.m.–1 p.m.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
12–12:15 p.m.—What is Anxiety and what does anxiety look like in the classroom from Dr. Mary Bower
12:15–12:25 p.m.—Student Perspective on Anxiety from Katherine Carbajo and Lynn Hancsak
12:25–12:30 p.m.—Universal Design Resources responsive to Anxiety from Dr. Julia Vandermolen
12:30–12:35 p.m.—University Counseling Center Resources from Melissa Selby-Theut
12:35–12:40 p.m.—Disability Support resources from Jason Osborn
12:40–1:00 p.m.—Open Discussion with panel
NEW: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Patty Stow Bolea
Social Work and Pew FTLC
FACILITATOR
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Dr. Jamie Owen-De Schryver
Psychology
SPEAKER
Holl Nguyen-Mills
Office Coordinator International Student Services
SPEAKER
April 12, 2024
KHS 4402 in Allendale
10 a.m.– 12 p.m.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
10–10:45 a.m.—What is ASD and what does it look like in the classroom from Dr. Jamie Owen-De Schryver
10:45–11:45 a.m.—Student Perspective on ASD from Holl Mills
11:45–12:00 p.m.—Open Q&A Discussion
New: ADHD & Neurodiversity
Dr. Patty Stow Bolea
Social Work and Pew FTLC
FACILITATOR
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Dr. Monica Harris
College of Education and Community Innovation
SPEAKER
March 12, 2025
KC 2204 in Allendale
9 a.m.– 11 a.m.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
9–9:45 a.m.—What is ADHD and what does it look like in the classroom from Dr. Monica Harris
9:45–10:15 a.m.—Student Panel on ADHD
10:15–10:30 a.m.—Open Q&A Discussion