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Introduction to and practice of the Wim Hof breathing method (30min to 45min). There will be a short description of benefits from the Wim Hof Method of breathwork and meditation.

Following breathwork will be a 10 to 15 min. silent meditation.

Facilitated by Matthew Cooper, Counseling for Faculty and Staff

Campus Connections are one-hour virtual sessions designed to integrate you into the App State community by highlighting essential employee services and resources. While specifically tailored to help new hires navigate their first 90 days, all employees are welcome to attend any session to stay informed and connected. These sessions ensure you have the tools and support needed to thrive throughout your career at App State!

In this session, you will learn more about the following: The history of Campus Dining, All Access vs Retail, Express To Go, App Bakery, App Card Express, and Campus Dining Sustainability efforts!

Campus Connections are one-hour virtual sessions designed to integrate you into the App State community by highlighting essential employee services and resources. While specifically tailored to help new hires navigate their first 90 days, all employees are welcome to attend any session to stay informed and connected. These sessions ensure you have the tools and support needed to thrive throughout your career at App State!

In this session, you will learn more about the following: description of CFS services (counseling, consulting, referral), confidentiality, counselors, who is eligible, number of sessions and cost (free), examples of situations that people might bring to counseling, how to access services, where we are located, etc. We also give a brief introduction to the ombuds services.

Please join members of the Dean of Students (DOS) Case Management (CM) team for this highly engaging and informative workshop. Attendees will explore how to recognize and respond to student distress, including how to make a referral to DOS CM and other campus resources. Information regarding how CM responds once a referral is received will also be shared. Important information regarding the scope of CM services will be discussed, e.g. myths vs. facts. Together, we can help foster a culture of care and connection at Appalachian State.

Description: Attention all Faculty and Staff! Are you interested in contributing to App State’s mission to create an environment free of discrimination and harassment? If so, you are invited to join Equal Opportunity for an essential session. To discuss employees' obligations for mandatory reporting. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately receive and report incidents of prohibited conduct and receive resources.

Campus Connections are one-hour virtual sessions designed to integrate you into the App State community by highlighting essential employee services and resources. While specifically tailored to help new hires navigate their first 90 days, all employees are welcome to attend any session to stay informed and connected. These sessions ensure you have the tools and support needed to thrive throughout your career at App State!

In this session, you will learn about: Tech Support and Resources, Identity and Access Management, Wireless Network and VPN connectivity, 2-Factor Authentication, Remote Work resources, AI Tools, Zoom, Software Center, Google Storage, and Cybersecurity.

Campus Connections are one-hour virtual sessions designed to integrate you into the App State community by highlighting essential employee services and resources. While specifically tailored to help new hires navigate their first 90 days, all employees are welcome to attend any session to stay informed and connected. These sessions ensure you have the tools and support needed to thrive throughout your career at App State!

In this session, you will learn more about about the benefits and perks available to App State employees. We’ll discuss how to strategically utilize employer-sponsored resources to enhance physical health, financial security, and work-life harmony. We’ll discuss on-site perks, including tuition waivers, the Emergency Loan Fund, the Employee Assistance Program, and employee-only discounts. We’ll also discuss how to get the most out of your supplemental insurance benefits.

Join us for an introduction to the office of Environmental Health, Safety, and Emergency Management (EHS&EM). All new employees on campus are required to take this course in support of App State's commitment to campus safety and security. During this session, we'll cover the basics of safety and emergency management on campus and indicate areas where specific position types may have extra responsibilities.

This workshop is designed to equip Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) with the knowledge and skills necessary to comply with the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act ("Clery Safety Act). CSAs play a critical role in campus safety and are responsible for ensuring accurate reporting of campus crime and fostering a secure environment for the campus community.

This workshop is required for App State users who will be working in the Scala Content Management System (CMS) and managing one or more Scala screens. It must be completed before access to Scala CMS will be granted.

This workshop introduces users to the Scala Content Management System (CMS) at Appalachian. Also appropriate for anyone wanting a refresher.

Any App State user can create and share appropriate university-wide messages with campus. Having a Scala system is not required.

This workshop introduces participants to the guidelines for creating and sharing digital slides at App State, including communications planning, slide design standards, and side sharing and distribution.

This workshop is appropriate for anyone who wants to create digital slides for distribution to campus.

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

Please join us for this exciting campus connection at University Recreation (UREC). University Recreation's (UREC) mission is to facilitate an inclusive environment where recreation and wellness opportunities transform, engage, and care for the App State community to enhance student learning and development. This event features a tour of the Student Recreation Center, overview of each facility (Quinn Rec Center, Mt. Mitchell, Bike App, Camp Broadstone and State Farm fields), membership information, and overview of programs and services (aquatics, fitness, sports, and outdoor programs).

Interested in taking courses at App State with your FREE tuition waiver benefit? Join us to learn how to get started and navigate the process. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, pursue a degree, or take non-degree classes just for fun, we'll guide you through each step, ensuring you make the most of this incredible opportunity. We will also discuss the process for tuition reimbursement through the Employee Learning and Development Financial Assistance program.