The resources and information below has been carefully curated to be useful for all members of our campus community. Find below information to process and reflect on elections outcomes with others or alone. Questions? Need support or additional resources? Email: Oakley.Gabriel@kzoo.edu
For Students
Counseling Center
Student Counseling Center Website
Intercultural Center
Intercultural Student Life Director: Ronald.Dillard@kzoo.edu
Intercultural Center Website
Religious and Spiritual Life/Chaplain
Kalamazoo College Chaplain: Elizabeth.Candido@kzoo.edu
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
Health Center
Student Health Center Staff
Student Health Center Website
Arcus Center
Contact Arcus Staff by Email
Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership Website
Community Resources
Additional Mental Health Resources:
- MindSpa: A virtual space for relaxation, providing tools and resources for self-care.
- Managing Election Stress: JED Foundation
- Gryphon Place Help Line: Dial 2-1-1 or 269.381.HELP (4357)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.4673
- Steve Fund Crisis Text Line: Text STEVE to 741741
Active and Mindfulness Resources From K Team
- 10 min Energy Movement with Dr.Lu to establish energy protection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ctHZEgO8lI&t=608s
- 10 min Meditation to help with anxiety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-6f5wQXSu8
- Beginner Mindfulness Exercises including guided meditations, everyday practices, and how to meditate
- 6 Anxiety Exercises to Aid in Relaxation
For Faculty and Staff
Mental Health Resources:
- MindSpa: A virtual space for relaxation, providing tools and resources for self-care.
- Managing Election Stress: JED Foundation
- Gryphon Place Help Line: Dial 2-1-1 or 269.381.HELP (4357)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.4673
- Steve Fund Crisis Text Line: Text STEVE to 741741
Religious and Spiritual Life/Chaplain
Email: Elizabeth.Candido@kzoo.edu
Website: https://orsl.kzoo.edu/
Arcus Center
Contact Arcus Staff by Email
Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership Website
Community Resources
Discussion Guides
- Discussing Democracy in Supercharged Political Times: Guide from Institute for Democracy and Higher Education at Tufts University.
- How Faculty Can Prepare to Handle the Post Election Classroom: Guide from Institute for Democracy and Higher Education at Tufts University.
- Facilitating Difficult Election Discussions: Guide and resources from James Madison University’s Civic Center.
- Civic Alliance: Election Day and Post Election Guide
- Political IdentiTree: Presentation on How Social Identities Provide a Lens and Impact Political Decisions.
- Civic Engagement & Voting Rights from Teacher Scholars Course Materials about Civic Engagement and Voting
- Media Literacy for Accessing Political Information Media literacy and What Students Need to Access Political Information
- Strengthening American Democracy Guide on Strengthening American Democracy