{"id":313,"date":"2026-08-13T16:14:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T21:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/new-student-behavioral-health\/?page_id=313"},"modified":"2026-10-06T10:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T15:21:29","slug":"culturally-responsive-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/student-behavioral-health\/sbh-initiative\/culturally-responsive-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Culturally Responsive Approaches to Student Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-outline\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/student-behavioral-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/396\/2026\/08\/learn-more-5-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"Stock images laid out in a banner\" class=\"wp-image-264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/student-behavioral-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/396\/2026\/08\/learn-more-5-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/student-behavioral-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/396\/2026\/08\/learn-more-5-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/student-behavioral-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/396\/2026\/08\/learn-more-5-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/student-behavioral-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/396\/2026\/08\/learn-more-5.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsa-callout-block\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\"><h3 class=\"callout-main-title\">Culturally Responsive Approaches to Mental Health<\/h3><h4 class=\"callout-sub-title\">Thanks for joining us at the conference!<\/h4>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can view materials and presentations from presenters below. We hope to see you again at a future event!<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/student-behavioral-health\/sbh-initiative\/culturally-responsive-training\/presenter-materials\/\" class=\"callout-button\" target=\"\">Conference Materials<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsa-accordion\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Training Resources<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>January 12, 2021 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/student-behavioral-health\/get-started\/cultural-competency-training\/training-recordings\/\">link<\/a>) \u2013\u00a0Meeting the Health\/Mental Health Needs of BIPOC Students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 3 \u2013 4, 2021 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/student-behavioral-health\/cultural-competency-training-lgbtq\/\">link<\/a>) \u2013 Serving LGBTQIA+ Student Populations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 2023 \u2013 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/student-behavioral-health\/cultural-competency-training-understanding-connecting-and-supporting-autistic-college-students\/\">link<\/a>) Understanding, Connecting, and Supporting Autistic College Students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For additional questions regarding past trainings, please contact John Achter,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:john.achter@wisconsin.edu\">john.achter@wisconsin.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training Seminars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a recommendation stemming from behavioral health workgroups in Spring 2020, the Universities of Wisconsin annually offers culturally responsive training opportunities for staff and faculty to enhance their knowledge and skill in working with our diverse range of students, particularly the strengths, challenges, and needs of underrepresented and marginalized student groups. The over-arching goal is to foster a culture that supports a sense of belonging and well-being for all students to support student success. Trainings began in 2021 and have thus far focused on meeting the needs of students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and students on the autism spectrum. We welcome faculty and staff from all disciplines and backgrounds to attend and participate in these trainings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conference Details<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Date &amp; Time: November 15th, 2024, 8:45am \u2013 3:30pm (Registration Opens at 8:00 AM with light coffee service)<br>Location: University of Wisconsin-Stout, Memorial Student Center (This is an&nbsp;<em>In-Person-Only<\/em>&nbsp;event to maximize attendee engagement)<br>Intended Audience: Universities of Wisconsin Staff and Faculty<br>Cost: FREE (costs covered by Universities of Wisconsin behavioral health initiative)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program Schedule (Subject to Change as Details are Finalized)<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/student-behavioral-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/396\/2026\/08\/CRAMH-Program-FULL.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Culturally Responsive Approaches to Mental Health Conference Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/student-behavioral-health\/sbh-initiative\/culturally-responsive-training\/presenter-materials\/\">Presenter Materials<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Continuing Education Units (CEUs)<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CEUs will be available for medical, mental health, and health education professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cost will be covered by participants and totals $23 for the full day. Please check the appropriate boxes during registration and review your confirmation email for the payment portal link.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Questions or need assistance with registration?<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please reach out to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/offices\/office-of-the-president\/equity-diversity-inclusion-belonging\/#staff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lindsey Lecus<\/a>, Inclusive Excellence Specialist (<a href=\"mailto:lindsey.lecus@wisconsin.edu\">lindsey.lecus@wisconsin.edu<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview &amp; Learning Objectives<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This in-person conference will provide an opportunity for constructive dialogue and learning among professionals across the Universities of Wisconsin, centered around issues that impact the mental health, well-being, and success of all students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By participating, attendees will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhance their ability to foster a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for our students (as outlined in the Universities of Wisconsin Strategic Plan)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn&nbsp;how to&nbsp;become more culturally responsive and inform their practice to enhance sense of belonging, well-being, and success for diverse student groups;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognize strengths and challenges associated with students\u2019 cultural and social identities in the higher education environment;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the need to attend to individual differences in student characteristics and experiences when designing interventions, strategies and environments that support student mental health and well-being;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider the role of intersectionality in student development, emotional well-being, and student success;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss academic and social environments and their impact on the mental health and well-being of students, including students from underrepresented populations, with attention to digital media and virtual space;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify strategies for applying trauma-informed approaches to pedagogy and to supporting students outside the classroom;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify strategies for creating a culture of well-being that supports student success for all students and is attentive to student groups that experience higher rates of discrimination and emotional distress.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conference Accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsa-accordion\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Hotels<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotel blocks are being established at the following locations. Additional details will be added as they become available. Be sure to get your reservation in before the deadline to ensure you receive the state room rate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hampton Inn and Suites &#8211; Menomonie, WI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/eaumnhx-hampton-suites-menomonie-uw-stout\/\">Hotel Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/attend-my-event\/eaumnhx-hms-170f8227-4589-4475-84c0-4dbcb2473a05\/\">Room Block Booking<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those that prefer to call the hotel direct to book, just dial 715-231-3030 and ask for a room from the UWS Student Mental Health Conference for November 14, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Hotel block cut off is 10\/13\/2024.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best Western&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestwestern.com\/en_US\/book\/hotel-rooms.50143.html?iata=00171880&amp;ssob=BLBWI0004G&amp;cid=BLBWI0004G:google:gmb:50143\">Hotel Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please call 715-235-5664 and ask for a room from the UWS Student Mental Health Conference for November 14, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Hotel block cut off is 10\/14\/2024.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cobblestone Inn &amp; Suites&nbsp;<em>(Block currently FULL &#8211; you may still call to see if rooms are available!)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staycobblestone.com\/wi\/menomonie\/\">Hotel Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Room Block Booking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please call the hotel directly at 715-233-0211 and request to reserve a room under the UW-Stout Hotel Block for the Culturally Responsive Approaches to Mental Health conference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Hotel block cut off is 10\/14\/2024.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Parking<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parking will be available on the UW-Stout campus in Lot 27. Parking fees will be covered by Universities of Wisconsin and free for participants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If multiple representatives from the same campus are attending, carpooling is encouraged!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/44.873625,-91.930075\/@44.8732698,-92.0129378,12z?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Directions Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwstout.edu\/maps-directions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UW-Stout Campus Map<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>UW-Stout Polytechnic<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All conference sessions will be hosted at the UW-Stout Memorial Student Center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specific room maps and locations will be provided prior to the conference day. Conference parking is available in Lot 27 on November 15th.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwstout.edu\/outreach-engagement\/community-connections\/catering-facilities\/travel-and-stay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting to UW-Stout<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwstout.edu\/maps-directions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UW-Stout Campus Map<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-uwsa-panel\"><summary>Meals<\/summary><div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Included with the Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A light breakfast will be available during registration including scones, build your own yogurt parfaits, fruit, coffee, tea, and water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lunch will be hosted on the UW-Stout campus and included with the conference. We will be having a Build Your Own Taco Salad bar complete with taco meat, rice, refried beans, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, cheese, sour cream, salsa, Jalapeno peppers, and tortilla chips. Cookies and coffee, milk, and water will be provided. The UW-Stout special homemade potato chips with dip will be provided as a featured snack!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you have additional dietary needs or concerns beyond what was provided during registration, please reach out to Lindsey Lecus (lindsey.lecus@wisconsin.edu).&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also Available in the Memorial Student Union:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While not included in your conference registration, these additional places accept cash or credit card and are conveniently located in the Memorial Student Union.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Convenience Store<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starbucks Coffee Kiosk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bookstore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fireside Cafe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/student-behavioral-health\/past-trainings\/\">Resources from Past Trainings<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Training Seminars As a recommendation stemming from behavioral health workgroups in Spring 2020, the Universities of Wisconsin annually offers culturally responsive training opportunities for staff and faculty to enhance their knowledge and skill in working with our diverse range of students, particularly the strengths, challenges, and needs of underrepresented and marginalized student groups. 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