Discover how kink and BDSM can serve as pathways for healing and empowerment for individuals navigating life after sexual trauma.

At WSU Tri-Cities, approximately half of the student body identifies as BIPOC, are first-generation students, and pay no out-of-pocket tuition. Motivated to provide a diverse community with transformational experiences that address access, inclusion, and equity, the presenters will share how Counseling & Wellness, Multicultural Center, and Career Center utilized on-campus employment as a vehicle for delivering evidence-based, high-impact programs, and the intersectional approach applied to promote personal growth, identity exploration, professional development, and holistic wellbeing. In addition, we will discuss the second year of managing the peer education programs, a year after their inaugural campus launch.

Join Peer Education Initiatives and fellow advisors for a lively, virtual roundtable to swap success stories, tackle challenges, and ignite fresh ideas for your peer education programming. Connect, collaborate, and leave inspired with new strategies for the year ahead.

The presentation covers strategic planning frameworks, research, and best practices. Participants will have an opportunity to get involved through a strategic planning exercise followed by a discussion of how to apply the frameworks at their institution.

Higher education is plagued by the financial and emotional aftermath of Covid-19, an attack on academic freedom from diversity, guns, and climate science. And, this is in the shadow of a looming enrollment cliff; vast inequity in our communities; and much uncertainty around how our democracy will overcome the stark divisiveness of our current political culture. Panelists will share strategies with theoretical and empirical support to create a culture of care, despite these obstacles. Join us as we instill hope with new ideas and fresh perspective.

Gain access to all of the webinars in the 2025 PRACTICES Professional Development Series at a discounted rate and earn up to 9 CE credits! Click on the package title to view all of the webinars included.

Rooted in the communal learning traditions central to the cultural history of first-generation students, this webinar explores the critical role of faculty and staff engagement in student retention and persistence. By grounding research and data on faculty and staff engagement within a culturally relevant framework, this session will highlight practical applications for faculty and staff collaboration to enhance first-generation student’s academic, social, and professional development.

Curious about grant writing but unsure where to begin? Join a seasoned university health promotion director as they share lessons learned from securing grants at five institutions of higher education. Leave with practical strategies, real-world insights, and the confidence to take your first steps into the world of grants.