Expensive college students, school and workers,
At this time, throughout ongoing negotiations with the UIC United School, the college unveiled a plan to commit $4.47 million over six years to boost pupil psychological well being companies at UIC. The next proposed methods will lay the muse for UIC’s purpose to turn into a health-promoting college, aligning with the system-wide crucial to advance a group mindset strategy in help of pupil psychological well being and well-being:
- Elevated staffing for the Counseling Middle together with licensed therapists, psychiatrists, scientific/counseling psychologists, and help workers.
- Wage enhancements to recruit and retain workers.
- Creation of a social work trainee area unit.
- Opening of a wellness drop-in house on the west aspect of campus.
- A coaching technique to construct group capability to help pupil well being and well-being.
- Consulting contract with the American School Well being Affiliation to advise on long-term plans to boost the well being and well-being infrastructure with a dedication to construct a technique to permit all college students who want a psychological well being or psychological/neuropsychological evaluation to obtain one.
The plan expresses a dedication to transparency and accountability to boost pupil well-being at UIC, which can embody alternatives to share the efficacy of those preliminary methods at years two and three after implementation.
The initiative is a university-wide, holistic venture that’s not related to a single union contract.
At this time’s mediated negotiation session between UIC and UICUF continues to be ongoing, and the college stays hopeful {that a} decision may be achieved. Please proceed to go to facultybargaining.uic.edu for updates and extra info.
Sincerely,
Javier Reyes
Interim Chancellor
Karen Colley
Performing Provost and Vice Chancellor for Educational Affairs
