STUDENT AFFAIRS 12 ANNUAL REPORT This was the largest delegation to SDHEA in recent memory. Delegates represented Student Involvement and Leadership, Multicultural Student Affairs, Residence Life, and several students interested in careers in Student Affairs. The keynote speaker was Holly Hoffman - the last remaining member of the Espada Tribe and the last woman standing on Season 21 of CBS’ hit reality show “Survivor Nicaragua” (pictured with the staff to the right). Dean Blackburn and Megan Frewadlt presented “Taking Strategic Planning Off the Dusty Bookshelf,” a session focused on how participants can deeply engage in strategic planning and then use those efforts to advance services to students, gain resources, and find a deep sense of direction and fulfillment. Supporting professional development and encouraging team members to be life-long learners is part of Key Result 189 of the Student Affairs Strategic Plan (2021-2025). Student Affairs Attends SDHEA Fall Conference A delegation of Student Affairs staff and students proudly represented Northern at the South Dakota Higher Education Association (SDHEA) Fall Conference on Nov. 9 and 10 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Student Affairs Team with Holly Hoffman. Students learned that they may call or text for support with a mental health emergency, for themselves or for a friend. This service is free, private, and available across the country. All members of the Northern community – students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends – are encouraged to use this service as needed. “When someone calls, chats, or texts 988, they can expect to be connected to a crisis specialist who is trained and prepared to deliver support to anyone experiencing a crisis. Because a crisis is defined by the person or family experiencing it, the crisis specialist will engage with the person to understand and address the person’s unique concerns and needs. The intervention may include assessment, stabilization, referral, and follow-up for individuals at high risk for suicide and/or poor mental health outcomes.” To learn more about 988, visit https://sdsuicideprevention.org/988-2/. Supporting student mental health with Talk Text Option 988 is the new 911 for mental health emergencies. In fall 2022, Student Affairs launched an awareness campaign for the 988 service. 1https://sdsuicideprevention.org/988-2/
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