Student Affairs Trainings Catalog

Department: Health Promotion Division (HPD)

Description:

Through this interactive training, participants will gain insight on how each dimension of wellness, when filtered through social justice lens, contributes to our individual, community, and planet wellness. Training is open to all RU-N community members and includes self-assessments, developing boundaries, and wellness tools.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

List the 10 Dimensions of Wellness at RU-N; Assess their wellness across 10 dimensions; Identify wellness tools and resources

Duration of Training: 1.5h (1 Class Period)

Modality: In-Person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students

Availability: As needed

Contact: hpd4run@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Office of Community Standards and Student Development (CSSD)

Description:

Training is offered to individuals appointed to serve as Academic Integrity Facilitators (AIFs) within their respective Academic School. This training provides an overview of the disciplinary process, their role as facilitators, and detailed information about processes and procedures regarding academic integrity violations.

Learning Outcomes:

To understand the disciplinary process, the role as a facilitator, and the process and procedures regarding academic integrity violations.

Duration of Training: 1.5 - 2h

Modality: In-person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff

Availability: Semesterly or as needed

Contact: communitystandards@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Health Promotion Division (HPD)

Description:

When we share our story, we light the way for connection and impact. During this interactive theatre session, each participant will practice storytelling digitally, physically, and through dialogue in order to explore the connection to the system of well-being. Training is open to all RU-N community members.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

Explain the connections between storytelling, social justice, and well-being; Practice storytelling digitally, physically, and artfully; Brainstorm community-based solutions

Duration of Training: 2h (1.5h feasible if necessary)

Modality: In-Person

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students

Availability: As needed

Contact: hpd4run@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Health Promotion Division (HPD)

Description:

In partnership with NJPAC, the ArtsRx program at RU-N, aims to enhance well-being by providing free access to a regular dosage of the arts. Research shows engagement in the arts positively impacts health–fostering longevity, well-being, and social connection. Training to become a ArtsRx Referrer is open to faculty, staff, and student leaders, and prepares participants to onboard students into the program, while also getting access to engage with the program themselves.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to: Explain how arts is a social determinant of health; Describe the ArtsRx program and process at RU-N; Refer students to ArtsRx

Duration of Training: 1h

Modality: Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff, Student Leaders

Availability: Semesterly

Contact: hpd4run@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Athletics

Description:

Certification provides the participate with knowledge and skills necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in the adult, child, and infant. Certification is valid or 2 years upon completion of course involving in-person testing and skills training.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to understand the steps necessary in recognition and response to a cardiac and breathing emergency as well as an understanding of universal precautions. This includes learning the skills of CPR, first aid, use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), cleaning and disinfecting equipment, personal protective equipment, personal hygiene, and the safe handling and disposal of bloodborne pathogens.

Duration of Training: 3-4h

Modality: In Person

Intended Audience: Staff

Availability: Annual training and can be requested on a need basis

Contact: bdfann@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Office of Community Standards and Student Development (CSSD)

Description:

Training open to all faculty and staff interested in supporting students through the disciplinary process. The training will help with the understanding of the disciplinary process, their role as a Campus Advisor, and provide the best strategies on supporting students in both student misconduct and academic integrity cases.

Learning Outcomes:

To understand the disciplinary process, role as a Campus Advisor, and best strategies on supporting students in both student misconduct and academic integrity cases.

Duration of Training: 1.5h

Modality: In-person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff

Availability: Semesterly or as needed

Contact: communitystandards@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Intercultural Resource Center (IRC)

Description:

The D squared workshops is Social Justice facilitator program (peer to peer program) that students are able to learn a range of topics like race, gender, DEI, religion, socio-economic status, etc. (For Students Only)

Learning Outcomes:

1. Participants will be able to define (the topic) concerning social justice.

2. Participants will be able to describe aspects of (the topic) and its connections with social justice.

3. Participants will be able to discuss (the topic) with their community surrounding social justice.

Duration of Training: 1h - 2h (Depending on session)

Modality: In Person

Intended Audience: Students

Availability: Se semesterly

Contact: gs858@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Office of Student Life and Leadership (OSLL)

Description:

This training is designed to educate faculty and staff advisors on the policies, practices, and expectations of student organizations. Advisors will gain a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, equipping them to effectively support and guide student organizations in fulfilling their missions.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Articulate the roles and responsibilities of faculty and staff advisors in supporting student organizations.
• Identify effective advising practices that promote student leadership development and organizational success.

Duration of Training: 1.5h

Modality: In Person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff

Availability: Semesterly or as needed

Contact: studentlife@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: pantry+

Description:

Training provides an understanding of basic needs insecurity and how those insecurities may look at Rutgers-Newark. Information about how to identify basic needs insecurities, provide resources, and refer students to support.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to: identify signs of food/basic needs insecurity, have an understanding of the resources to address food/basic needs insecurity, and have an understanding of how to connect students to the appropriate resources.

Duration of Training: 2h

Modality: Virtual (Canvas)

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff

Availability: Rolling

Contact: pantry_run@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Division of Student Affairs (DSA)

Description:

Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training will equip faculty and staff with strategies on how to recognize a crisis and warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide. Faculty and staff will learn how to appropriately refer a student to campus resources

Learning Outcomes:

Faculty and Staff will be able to: learn strategies on how to recognize a crisis and warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide. Faculty and Staff will be able to: learn how to appropriately refer a student to campus resources

Duration of Training: 1.5h

Modality: In Person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Students

Availability: Semesterly or as needed

Contact: cj496@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Office of Community Standards and Student Development (CSSD)

Description:

Training offered to faculty and staff, interested in serving as members on the Honor Board. Honor Board is charged with deciding the outcome of cases related to student misconduct and academic integrity. Training will provide overview of disciplinary process, their role as an Honor Board member, and best strategies for approaching a case during a University hearing/Campus Appeals Committee meeting.

Learning Outcomes:

To understand the disciplinary process, the role as an Honor Board member, and best strategies when participating in any University Hearing/Campus Appeals Committee meeting.

Duration of Training: 1.5h

Modality: In-person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff

Availability: Semesterly or as needed 

Contact: communitystandards@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS)

Description:

Focuses on helping offices think about intentional ways to support international students and scholars

Learning Outcomes:

Departments can opt in to take the Intercultural Development Inventory and the results are followed by creating a plan with the following goals: learn new strategies for engaging with international students' cultural diversity.

Practice techniques that develop the process of intercultural thinking and practices.

Consider feelings and biases when confronted with cultural differences that challenge perceptions

Duration of Training: 1.5h

Modality: In Person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, staff

Availability: As needed

Contact: Yp358@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Intercultural Resource Center (IRC)

Description:

This training talks about the importance of language in the RU-N community. It includes a dissection of words and its impact to multiple communities.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to define harmful language and its historical significance.

Participants will be able to discuss topics surrounding the effect of language.

Participants will be able to apply strategies to avoid the use of harmful language.

Duration of Training: 1h

Modality: In Person

Intended Audience: Students

Availability: As needed

Contact: gs858@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Intercultural Resources Center LGBTQ (IRC LGBTQ)

Description:

A shorter LGBTQ+ ally training which includes information about pronoun usage, LGBTQ+ terminology, the difference between sexual and gender identities, and an introduction to intersectionality.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Through this training, participants will be able to describe pronoun usage and identify why it is important.

2. Through this training, participants will be able to model uses of inclusive language.

Duration of Training: 1h

Modality: In Person

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students

Availability: Semesterly or as needed

Contact: diversity@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Athletics

Description:

In person training sessions to become certified as a Lifeguard. Both text book and hands on training necessary to complete certification.

Modality: In Person

Intended Audience: Staff, faculty, and students

Availability: Annually as needed

Contact: markg@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Office of Community Standards and Student Development (CSSD)

Description:

Training provides Maxient users with the information and steps needed to navigate the system, including updates and new features.

Learning Outcomes:

To understand how to navigate Maxient, specifically within the users respective area.

Duration of Training: 1.5h

Modality: In-person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff

Availability: Semesterly or as needed

Contact: communitystandards@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Office of Veteran Affairs (OVA)

Description:

An open and informative discussion regarding the military-connected student population at Rutgers-Newark and at large, with the intent of fostering more productive interactions between faculty, staff, administrators, and military-connected students.

Learning Outcomes:

More productive interactions between faculty/staff and military-connected students.

Duration of Training: 1h 15m

Modality: In Person

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff

Availability: Semesterly or as needed

Contact: veteranaffairs@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Office of Disability Services (ODS)

Description:

This lunch series will provide strategies for creating accessible learning environments and inclusive practices for students, as well as provide an overview of Universal Design in Academia.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will discuss concepts related to disability and ways to support the community

Duration of Training: 1h

Modality: In Person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty & Staff

Availability: Semesterly or as needed

Contact: Ods@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Office of Disability Services (ODS)

Description:

Students staff and faculty learn about the office of disability services and what we do

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will learn what ODS does and how to refer a student

Duration of Training: 1h

Modality: In Person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff, Student Leaders

Availability: Semesterly or as needed

Contact: Ods@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program (CC-ADAP)

Description:

RU-N Recovery Ally Training provides knowledge and skills to staff to become empathetic allies for students seeking and sustaining recovery. The training enhances attendees’ ability to support those in recovery.

Learning Outcomes:

Understanding that recovery is a long-term process with unique implications for student success while confronting myths and stigma regarding addiction; Using person-first language;

Recognizing special considerations when interacting with diverse populations;

Understanding the purpose of Naloxone, how to administer it, and where it is distributed on campus.

Duration of Training: 1.5h

Modality: In Person

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff

Availability: Annual Training

Contact: RUN4Recovery@rutgers.edu

Department: Office of Disability Services (ODS)

Description:

This is a two part series where staff and faculty learn theoretical/practical fundamentals of creating inclusive spaces

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will learn how they can be more accessible in their own spaces with students

Duration of Training: 30min

Modality: In Person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff

Availability: Semesterly

Contact: Ods@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS)

Description:

Meant for academic departments administrators that review and approve international student processes

Learning Outcomes:

Workshop is an overview of immigration concepts, the RGlobal Portal, international student employment, enrollment requirements, and other factors influencing the international student experience at RUN.

Duration of Training: 1.5h

Modality: Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, Academic Advisors

Availability: Semesterly or as needed

Contact: Yp358@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Intercultural Resources Center LGBTQ (IRC LGBTQ)

Description:

A crash course to queer allyship. Get fed, get trained, and get certified! Part 1 includes interactive activities & discussions on LGBTQ+ terminology; concepts of sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, & gender expression; and gender-inclusive language. Part 2 includes interactive activities & discussions on intersectionality, privilege, and best practices for creating inclusive spaces for students, friends, and colleagues who may identify as LGBTQ+. NOTE: To complete Safe Zone Training, you MUST attend BOTH sessions.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Through this training, participants will be able to analyze and summarize the differences between biological sex, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.

2. Through this training, participants will be able to define and discuss a wide variety of terminology used within the LGBTQ+ community.

3. Through this training, participants will be able to explain and apply concepts of intersectionality to their current work.

Duration of Training: Pt One 3h Pt 3 1h = 4H

Modality: In Person

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students

Availability: Semesterly or as needed

Contact: diversity@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA)

Description:

Providing an understanding of supporting those within our RUN community who have been affected by trauma, whether they are known to us or not. Focus on creating more survivor-centered policies, spaces, language and interactions to reduce re-traumatization and further a space where survivors continue to feel empowered, respected and supported.

Learning Outcomes:

Increase in awareness and understanding of how trauma impacts behavior and presentation in/outside of classroom; improved skills to provide trauma-informed practices within respective spaces, language and ways to support survivors.

Duration of Training: 1.5 hours (can be tailored to 1 hour)

Modality: In Person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students

Availability: As needed

Contact: run.vpva@rutgers.edu

Department: Office of Student Life and Leadership (OSLL)

Description:

Transform your campus culture with True Colors, a comprehensive solution for building a cohesive and inclusive community. By establishing a common language of understanding, True Colors enhances communication, leadership, and emotional intelligence across campus. Whether through a one-time training or a full campus-wide program, True Colors fosters lasting relationships, respect, and personal growth, ensuring a sustainable impact on academic and community success.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to understand their personality types to improve communication, teamwork, and leadership. They will also build better relationships, resolve conflicts, and enhance academic and social success.

Duration of Training: 1.5h

Modality: In Person

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students

Availability: As needed

Contact: studentlife@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Intercultural Resources Center Undocumented Student Services (IRC USS)

Description:

Undocu-Ally Trainings are offered each semester or per the request of RU-N departments. Our trainings are tailored for students, staff, and faculty members to be informed on the current or future legislation impacting the undocumented community. With the motto of "Get informed. Stay informed. Be an ally." participants are given a call-to-action to be allies--empowering and sustaining an inclusive campus for our diverse undocu community at Rutgers-Newark.

Learning Outcomes:

In attending a staff/faculty training, participants will become familiarize with state and federal policies / legislation affecting the lived experiences of our Undocu+ student population on and off campus. &Individuals will be connected to student-led organizations and resources available on and off campus. They will also learn how to be allies amongst their peers and relay information to their community members.

Duration of Training: 2h

Modality: In Person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students

Availability: Semesterly or as needed

Contact: undocu.services@newark.rutgers.edu

Department: Office of Student Life and Leadership (OSLL)

Description:

The Voter Registration Training session is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support voter registration efforts. This training will cover the importance of voter registration, the legal requirements and deadlines, and the step-by-step process of registering voters. 

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Explain the importance of voter registration in promoting civic engagement and increasing voter turnout.
• Demonstrate the step-by-step process of assisting someone with registering to vote using approved tools and resources.
• Accurately communicate guidelines around eligibility, address changes, and online versus paper registration options.
• Promote nonpartisan voter registration efforts while maintaining compliance with university and legal guidelines.

Duration of Training: 45m

Modality: In Person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students

Availability: Around voter registration deadlines 

Contact: Izzy.mm@rutgers.edu

Department: Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA)

Description:

Identify power differentials, and how to manage harassment in the work place. Identify skills, reporting options and how to intervene safely and appropriately.

Learning Outcomes:

Increase in awareness of ways IPV presents across a variety of setting, increase understanding of reporting process and ways to intervene safely.

Duration of Training: 1.5 hours (can be tailored to 1 hour)

Modality: In Person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, Staff

Availability: As needed

Contact: run.vpva@rutgers.edu

Department: Health Promotion Division (HPD)

Description:

Training offered to faculty, adjunct instructors, and TA's on how to cultivate a classroom centered in wellness, supporting academic success. Strategies for course design, norms, practices and policies are shared.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

Identify benefits of cultivating a well-being classroom; Practice wellness-promoting techniques in the classroom; Role-play supporting students in the classroom

Duration of Training: 1.5h (1 Class Period)

Modality: In-Person, Virtual

Intended Audience: Faculty, Adjuncts, TAs

Availability: As needed

Contact: hpd4run@newark.rutgers.edu