Carnegie Mellon University Implements New Mental Health and Academic Support Initiatives
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is rolling out new initiatives to enhance student well-being, mental health, and the academic experience, following recommendations from a President's Advisory Board (PAB). The PAB, comprising independent mental health experts, academic leaders, alumni, trustees, and a CMU parent, was tasked with examining how academic support systems can better integrate with mental health and well-being resources. Key areas of focus include improving communication about existing resources, strengthening faculty engagement in student well-being, and enhancing advising systems for consistency across academic units. The university plans to expand and standardize training for faculty, staff, and student leaders, and develop strategies to support faculty and staff well-being. These efforts build upon CMU's decade-long investment in student support, which has seen increased staffing in Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS), expanded coordination between health and counseling services, an...
