Eleven percent of college students seriously thought about attempting suicide in the past year. Of this percentage, one in 20 made a plan to carry it out.
Three out of 10 college students have struggled with depression in the last two weeks.
One in 4 students have expressed issues with anxiety.
These sobering statistics remind us that today’s college students struggle with a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide. Institutional leaders must be prepared to address mental health issues within the campus context and to create a supportive learning environment for students. Accordingly, ACE is convening a regional community to proactively address the challenge of student mental health and how it impacts individual institutions. Learn from experienced thought leaders, share best practices with your colleagues, and experiment with new ideas to plan effective future responses.
Over this day-and–a-half summit in New Orleans, institutional leaders will:
Examine the issues and current trends related to college student mental health;
Explore inter- and intra-institutional partnerships to foster mental health on campus;
Consider promising practices (and common missteps) for creating a campus environment that promotes mental health and well-being for all students; and,
Discuss how different types of institutions can best engage key constituent groups (e.g., faculty, staff, students, community members, etc.) in both addressing mental health challenges and supporting stakeholders working with affected individuals.
Register to gain knowledge and insights to effectively address student mental health and well-being, a critical topic for higher education administrators.
Key Dates for Payments, Cancellations, and Accommodations |
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January 25, 2019 |
Hotel Reservation Deadline (see Location tab for more details) No guarantee on group rates for reservations made after this date.
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January 30, 2019 |
Cancellation requests submitted to ACELeadership@acenet.edu by 5:00 p.m. EST will receive a 50% refund |
After January 30, 2019 |
Cancellation requests submitted to ACELeadership@acenet.edu are not eligible for a refund |
Payment
Full payment must be received prior to attending program to confirm participation. ACE accepts the following payment options:
Credit Card -American Express, Visa, Discover, or MasterCard accepted. Participants can pay during registration or by calling 202-939-9376 to have payment processed by phone. Or, visit acenet.edu/pay to pay invoice online.
Check - Make payable to American Council on Education. Mail both check and registration receipt to:
American Council on Education
c/o ACE Leadership
P.O. Box 418762
Boston, MA 02241-8762
Note: Purchase orders are not accepted as payment. To request an invoice, email both purchase order and registration receipt to cbanks@acenet.edu.
QUESTIONS? Email ACELeadership@acenet.edu
Media Coverage
This event is not open to the media. Reporters interested in
more information should contact ACE Public Affairs at 202-939-9365.