Resolution 17-17: DON'T CAP CAPS

Number 17-17
Description Lengthening CAPS module during orientation
Authored by Shedrick Marks Jr.
Stephen Sissons
Sponsored by Nina Nguyen
Kathryn Conn
Date Submitted Friday, September 1, 2017
Committee Committee Affairs
Result n/a
Remarks
Whereas The University of Texas at Arlington wants its students to have every resource available for a successful college career, and already provides alcohol awareness and other resources at their orientation; and
Whereas Students are not properly provided the psychological resilience training during their new student orientation; and
Whereas The health and psychological well-being of the students is the paramount focus of the university.
Be It Further Resolved That The University of Texas at Arlington introduces a lengthier CAPS module to the new student orientation, with specific focus on suicide prevention.