Welcome to the Global Campus Connection! Taking classes online can be isolating, but it doesn't need to be. We want to support you with as many resources as possible to reach your goals and feel connected to campus. We'll post every Friday afternoon to share tips for success for online learning, campus resources, student and... Continue Reading →
Imposter syndrome or the imposter phenomenon reflects a belief that you’re incompetent or incapable despite demonstrating skills and abilities that prove otherwise. Sound familiar? Returning to college after several years away from the textbook grind can intensify these feelings. Although they don't try to let on that this doubt is burrowing deep within, it often... Continue Reading →
Self-care is your best weapon against burnout. Mind your mental and physical fitness throughout each semester. The more you're in tune with how your emotions and body react to stress, the better you'll be able to identify when you need to take a step back and hit the reset button. Here are some tips to... Continue Reading →
We are half way through the semester, which means you're likely balancing your remaining work for this semester and trying to squeeze in time with friends and family. How do you feel you've managed your workload? Are you still focused? If you're struggling, we put together some tips to help you refocus and stay on... Continue Reading →
"Just as loss prevention professionals need to anticipate a variety of potential threats and cope with rapidly changing business conditions, our academic content must stay current."Robert Hanson, NMU Professor and Department Head of Criminal Justice As claimed by Dan Faketty, VP of Asset Protection and Safety for Southeastern Grocers LLC, NMU's loss prevention management online... Continue Reading →
Northern Michigan University has partnered with Health Advocate™ to offer students online crisis counseling services outside of traditional business hours. Counseling topics include, but are not limited to, suicide prevention, domestic violence awareness, mindfulness, putting yourself first, alcohol awareness, mental health awareness, and stress management. The service is 100% free to current NMU students and... Continue Reading →
This week is the final BYTE of the four-part series related to trauma informed teaching practices. Part four is a review of the literature and high impact methods to avoid second-hand trauma stress exposure when working with those who are trauma-affected, learners or otherwise. The learning objectives for these pieces include: Define trauma, describe its pervasiveness, and... Continue Reading →
Dear Global Campus Students, The last academic year certainly was eventful, capped off in March by a major interruption to almost every corner of Northern Michigan University. Although your courses were online already and you didn't have to change formats in the middle of the semester, the faculty and staff at the university were undergoing... Continue Reading →
This week, in Part III of her series on trauma and its effect on learning, Dr. Boyer-Davis introduces five teaching strategies that can curb the effects of trauma in the classroom. Boyer-Davis addresses classroom structure, fostering a positive and interactive learning environment, emphasizing resources and NMU Counseling and Consultation Services, and how they play an... Continue Reading →
'Get a planner.' To some, this sounds good in a moment of chaos and might even creep toward inspiring for a split second, but often it falls flat. Along with several other phrases that can be categorized as 'easier said than done,' we've compiled a short-list of some realistic actions you can take on these... Continue Reading →
Dr. Stacy Boyer-Davis continues her four-part series in the Online Byte of the Week an e-newsletter with resources for the virtual learning space for NMU faculty. This addition will build on Part I and will outline how faculty and staff are prepared to identify and address how trauma might affect students in learning spaces. Read... Continue Reading →
