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Presidents Club College Course Descriptions

Session One:

Responding to Crisis with
Creative and Empowering Interventions Headshot of Carol Campbell Edwards

Course Presenter:
Carol Campbell Edwards, MSW, LCSW
College of Social Work

Polarization, discord and violence create crisis situations and responses that threaten healthy communication and nurturing communities where people can thrive. The impact of traumatic stress on coping behaviors and emotional health has become more informed by research. In this dynamic session, participants will explore research findings and observe nontraditional techniques and coping interventions that diffuse crisis and traumatic responses and build resilience—specifically nonviolent communication, reflective listening and mindful awareness.

Student Life in the Time of COVID-19Headshot of Amy Hecht and Brandon Bowden

Course Presenters:
Amy Hecht, Ed.D., Vice President for Student Affairs
Brandon Bowden, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for
Student Affairs
Division of Student Affairs

Join the Division of Student Affairs to hear what the university is doing to create a safe campus environment for students, faculty and staff in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drs. Hecht and Bowden will also share the division’s plan to continue creating an unforgettable student experience, including updates on the new student union.

Session Two:

Where Is My Popcorn? The Status of Movies
and Entertainment During COVID-19 Headshot of Andi Isaacs

Course Presenter:
Andi Isaacs, Guest Instructor for the Film School
and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
College of Motion Picture Arts

In a world where a pandemic has changed the way we view our entertainment, former Hollywood executive Andi Isaacs will discuss what is happening today in film studios around the globe, the economic effects of a halted entertainment industry, and what may be the near and distant future of movies and television. What will happen to our favorite shows? What will we see? What will it look like and where will we see it? Get the answers to these questions and more at the FSU Foundation Presidents Club College presentation!

COVID-19 and Grief: How to Manage the Ups and Downs of 2020
and Find the Exquisite Moments in Daily Life Headshot of Sally Karioth

Course Presenter:
Sally P. Karioth, Ph.D., ARNP, CT
College of Nursing

This workshop will focus on exploring and validating personal feelings about isolation, loneliness, inertia and frustration with the challenges of 2020. It will explore the twin emotions of MAD/SAD and how grief, loss and trauma affect our daily lives. This class will also help find attendees' exquisite moments in each day and offer ways to move forward with healthy lives.