Welcome to the CCE’s Post Election Resource page, which we have carefully curated to be timely and useful for all members of our campus community.
Questions? Need support or additional resources? Contact K Votes!
Email: Moises.Hernandez@kzoo.edu
For Students
Counseling Center
Staff Contact Information: https://counseling.kzoo.edu/contact/staff/
Website: https://counseling.kzoo.edu/
Additional Mental Health Resources:
- 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
Intercultural Center
Email: ncarvalh@kzoo.edu
Available via Teams
Chat and Text Message: 231-679-7809, M-F 9:00am-4:30pm (evening and Saturday hours by appointment – please email)
Website: https://intercultural.kzoo.edu/intercultural-center-ic/
Religious and Spiritual Life/Chaplain
Email: Elizabeth.Candido@kzoo.edu
Website: https://orsl.kzoo.edu/
Health Center
Staff Contact Information: https://healthcenter.kzoo.edu/staff/
Website: https://healthcenter.kzoo.edu/
Arcus Center
Contact Information: https://arcuscenter.kzoo.edu/contact/
Website: https://arcuscenter.kzoo.edu/
Mental Health Resources
- K Election Stress Kit: Resources and Guide from Kalamazoo College Counseling Center
- MindSpa: A virtual space for relaxation, providing tools and resources for self-care.
- How the Health Are You?: Tools, resources and information on mental health for BIPOC.
- Managing Election Stress: JED Foundation
Discussion
- 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.
- The Day After the Election: A Conversation: Interfaith Youth Core
- 10 Tools to Bridge Divides Around the Election: Interfaith Youth Core
Reflection
- Art as Civic Engagement: James Madison University Virtual Voting Rights Art Exhibit and Reflection
- “We Are Each Other’s”: A reflection on Interfaith Cooperation and Civil Rights from Interfaith Youth Core
- A Prayer for After the Election and More (Folder): Kalamazoo College Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
Active and Mindfulness Resources
From K Team
- 30 min Beginning Yoga with body-positive advocate Jessamyn Stanley: https://youtu.be/DkgJ82UaVQ7c
- 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
- A step by step of how to do breathing exercises for relaxation: https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/uz2255
- Beginner Mindfulness Exercises including guided meditations, everyday practices, and how to meditate: https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/
- 6 Anxiety Exercises to Aid in Relaxation: https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety-exercises#muscle-tension
For Faculty and Staff
Counseling Center
Staff Contact Information: https://counseling.kzoo.edu/contact/staff/
Website: https://counseling.kzoo.edu/
Additional Mental Health Resources:
- 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
Intercultural Center
Email: ncarvalh@kzoo.edu
Available via Teams
Chat and Text Message: 231-679-7809, M-F 9:00am-4:30pm (evening and Saturday hours by appointment – please email)
Website: https://intercultural.kzoo.edu/intercultural-center-ic/
Religious and Spiritual Life/Chaplain
Email: Elizabeth.Candido@kzoo.edu
Website: https://orsl.kzoo.edu/
Health Center
Staff Contact Information: https://healthcenter.kzoo.edu/staff/
Website: https://healthcenter.kzoo.edu/
Arcus Center
Contact Information: https://arcuscenter.kzoo.edu/contact/
Website: https://arcuscenter.kzoo.edu/
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.
- Fostering Campus Climates for Student Political Learning and Engagement: Book Chapter by Nancy Thomas and Margaret Brower. Institute for Democracy and Higher Education at Tufts University.
- Talking About Elections in the Classroom: Faculty Resource from Campus Elections Engagement Project.
- Preparing to Teach About The 2020 Election (and After): Guide from Center for Research on Learning and Teaching at University of Michigan
- 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.
- Virtually Navigating an Election Season on Campus: Interfaith Youth Core
- Post-Election Campus Resource and Response Guide: Students Learn Students Vote
Mental Health Resources
- K Election Stress Kit: Resources and Guide from Kalamazoo College Counseling Center
- MindSpa: A virtual space for relaxation, providing tools and resources for self-care.
- How the Health Are You?: Tools, resources and information on mental health for BIPOC.
- Managing Election Stress: JED Foundation
Reflection
- Art as Civic Engagement: James Madison University Virtual Voting Rights Art Exhibit and Reflection
- A Prayer for After the Election and More (Folder): Kalamazoo College Office of Religious and Spiritual Life