Professor Hippo-on-Campus Mental Health Education Program
The Professor Hippo-on-Campus Mental Health Education Program teaches faculty and staff at McMaster University about student mental health and how to support students in a way that suits their role. Participants also learn the Responding to Students in Distress or Difficulty (RSDD) protocol, which teaches how to recognize and reach out to students in distress or difficulty and connect students with appropriate resources and support.
- Graduate Students: Click here to learn more about our new graduate student version
- TA’s: a condensed version is available through the MacPherson Institute.
Professor Hippo-on-Campus Core Program / online module training Learn More
Professor Hippo-on-Campus consists of 8 online modules (completed through Avenue to Learn) that can be completed at your own pace. This program is designed for student facing staff and faculty.
Professor Hippo-on-Campus In Person Workshops Learn More
This workshop, which takes about 3 hours, builds on and applies the online module content, which will not be reviewed in depth in the workshop to allow for more interaction and case discussion.
Responding to Students in Distress & Difficulty Webinar
Join Dr. Catharine Munn (creator of the Professor Hippo-on-Campus Mental Health Education Program) for an insightful online event where we will discuss the newest version of the Responding to Students in Difficulty & Distress toolkit. This event aims to equip educators and professionals with valuable knowledge to address the challenges faced by students.
Tuesday November 12, 2024 (12:00-1:00) Register
Registration closes at November 11 at noon
Tuesday January 14, 2025 (12:30-1:30) Register
Registration closes January 13 at noon