Fall Focus 2022


Enhancing campus wellness Through Collaborative Opportunities


28 October 2022


Pandemic disruptions, and growing political and social tensions, have only exacerbated the mental health “crisis” in higher education.  Join your colleagues from across the region to discuss the current situation and the future of campus mental health and wellness. 

During this remotely-delivered Fall Focus 2022 we will hear from higher education professionals as they help us:

  • Gain a better understanding of the national, state, and local situation.  
  • Learn about innovative approaches for promoting campus well-being.
  • Strengthen your campus community’s ability to meet its mental health needs.
  • Work together as a UNYCC community to help students thrive.

Sessions are interactive and are appropriate for all higher education professionals.

*This UNYCC event is virtual and offered at no charge to members. Registration is required. 

Virtual College & University Breakfast Series

Please join us as we collaborate with The Bonadio Group for an interactive and informative discussion focused on:

  • Higher Ed Industry Updates
  • Accounting Updates
  • Reporting Updates & Preparing for the Single Audit/HEERF
  • Key Performance Metric Dashboard 

Questions will be encouraged during the presentation via the chat feature.

Two hours of CPE credit will be offered for this event. Full details here. 

Mental Health First Aid

The Upstate New York College Collaboration (UNYCC) invites you and your colleagues to attend a Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education.  

Description: This 8-hour certification is appropriate for Students, Faculty, RAs, Campus Safety, Academic Advisors, Financial Aid advisors, Coaches, Athletic Personnel, Administrators, Librarians, and other higher education professionals. 

The sessions will include: 

  • A discussion of campus culture and its relevance to the topic of mental health.
  • A discussion of the specific stress and risk factors faced by higher education professionals responding to students.
  • Applying the action plan in a number of scenarios designed specifically for faculty, administration, and students.
  • A review of the mental health resources available on campus and through partnerships in the community.

Northeast College of Health SciencesJune 9 & 10 (8:00-12:30)
SUNY- BrockportJune 16 & June 17 (8:00-12:30)
Le Moyne CollegeJune 22 (8:30-5:00)

Seats are available on a “first come first served” basis. Spaces are limited. The registration deadline is June 6, 2022 


UNYCC & BKD Spring Event

Join with UNYCC colleagues as BKD Trusted Advisors™ provide insights to help higher education institutions navigate current challenges. This free event is CPE-eligible and will include topics such as cybersecurity trends, GLBA updates, and managing financial health.


Mar 14, 2022
 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Building Capacity for Times of Trauma


Date: November 16, 2021

Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am


Join with UNYCC colleagues from around the region as we discuss an innovative strategy for building responses to critical incidents across all of our campuses.

Rebecca Kieffer, Director of the Health and Wellness Center at St. John Fisher College will share details about UNYCC’s partnership with The Consortium on Trauma, Illness, and Grief (TIG), a K-12 program with 20 years of experience preparing school staff and districts to understand, intervene and support students when needs arise related to trauma, violence, illness, and death.  

EALgreen creates scholarships and educational opportunities for financially disadvantaged students at post-secondary institutions through the placement of donated inventory from major manufacturers and other resources. The highly efficient “circular business” model also directly assists participating higher education campuses while promoting environmental responsibility.

OCtober 4 @ 9:00

Target audience includes facilities, sustainability, advancement, financial aid, purchasing and financial management


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Fall Focus 2021

UNYCC FALL focus

OCTOBER 15, 2021

CONNECT. COLLABORATE. CREATE.*

The events of the last 18 months will have long-lasting effects on our industry and present us with daunting challenges.  Join other senior leaders to reflect on lessons learned and to prepare for dynamic, changing times as we accelerate our work together.


During this remotely-delivered Fall Focus 2021 we will hear from higher education collaboration experts as they help us:

  • Explore the emerging landscape of higher education.
  • Examine deep collaboration successes from other consortia.
  • Establish a shared agenda for our UNYCC work.
  • Embark on a future where we are “better together.”

Session I:  10:30-12:00    Cultivating Deep Collaborative Relationships
Session II:  1:00-2:30       Deep Collaboration: The Claremont College Services

*Any recordings will be provided to registrants only


Supporting Transitioning and Returning Service Members (STARS)

UNYCC, In collaboration with Monroe Community College, is proud to co-sponsor a four-part training for faculty staff and administrators focused on

Session 1:

20 October



The STARS project was developed by Dr. Holly Wheeler, Professor of English/Philosophy at MCC, in response to the expressed need for understanding and supporting the success of student veterans. This project has three main objectives:

  1. To educate the college community about the needs, concerns, and challenges of veteran students;
  2. To develop a network of faculty, staff, and administrators willing to provide assistance, support, and a safe place for veterans; and
  3. To provide visible support across campuses for veteran students.

**Those who attend the full series of workshops will receive a certificate of completion and “STARS Certified” sticker to post outside their offices. The designation provides visible support to military-affiliated students letting them know that they have entered an understanding space and that the certified individual is prepared to refer military students to the wide range of resources available.