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The July Issue of the Student Affairs Newsletter is now available. This newsletter was created to share what is taking place in the division and give an inside look into the departments, programs, and services that make up Student Affairs. The newsletter is published on a quarterly basis throughout the year. Visit the Student Affairs website to check out the latest edition!

Dr. Christina Mick, Director of the Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness, at Tennessee Tech University and her daughter, Kayla Mick, a junior in college, have collaborated and completed the children’s book, “Meg and the Magic of Movement”.
“Meg and the Magic of Movement” was written to share the impact of Auditory Processing Disorder and bring awareness to the condition. The book may be purchased online at Amazon.com and is available on Kindle for purchase. All proceeds from this book go towards purchasing jump ropes for physical education programs across the state of Tennessee.

Police officers from the University Police Department recently completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. This training equips officers with the tools and resources to respond more safely and compassionately to individuals with serious mental illnesses in crisis. CIT provides officers with alternatives to arrest and incarceration when they encounter people facing mental health issues. The officers who attended the training include Chief Fred Nichols, Lt. Taylor King, Sgt. Jeff Bulakowski, Officer Hannah Beaty, Officer Jeremiah Lewis, and Officer Ben Winfree. Additional officers will attend CIT training as new sessions become available.

Three officers from the University Police Department have recently completed specialized training in domestic violence investigations. This training aims to enhance law enforcement’s response to and prosecution of domestic violence cases. The curriculum covered a wide range of topics, including assessing lethality, legal reviews, victim interviewing techniques, sexual assault, dual arrest, strangulation cases, coordinated community responses, courtroom testimony, and witness intimidation, among others. Captain Mark Hillis, Officer Hannah Beaty, and Officer Anthony Sherrell participated in the training.

The Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness clinical team recently completed the requirements for Trauma Treatment Provider. The clinical team had to satisfy program requirements that included training in trauma recovery and passing the certification exam. The CCMHW clinical team is committed to continuing education and training that enhance the skills and knowledge of student mental health and development. Pictured are Ben Higgins, Ravi Patel, Tessa Benefield, Angela Rector, and Dr. Christina Mick. For more information regarding counseling services contact the CCMHW at 372-3331.

Meet Dominic Fosco, our June Student Affairs Student Spotlight!

Dominic is a first-semester master’s student in Civil Engineering at Tennessee Tech and is now in his fourth year at the university. With a strong passion for structural engineering, he has been a dedicated member of the Steel Bridge Team since his undergraduate years. Dominic served as the team’s Design Lead for one year and has led as Captain for the past two. Dominic credits the team’s success to their hard work, unity, and shared commitment to excellence. One of his favorite things about Tech is the unwavering support for student organizations.

Congrats, Dominic!

Read more at https://www.tntech.edu/student/student-spotlight.php