In a recent College of DuPage survey of students regarding mental health, nearly 80% of respondents indicated that they had experienced anxiety in the previous 12 months. From this group, more than 50% cited issues with family. Left untreated, depression and anxiety could lead to dire consequences. Unfortunately, many students do not seek help.
Thanks to funding from a statewide racial healing grant, the College of DuPage is launching COD Equity Connection, a project to promote dialogue on timely civic topics in order to advance equity within the COD community.
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(Art Carrillo)
Thanks to funding from a statewide racial healing grant, COD is launching COD Equity Connection, a project to promote dialogue on timely civic topics in order to advance equity within the COD community.
An initiative of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), in partnership with Chicago Community Trust, the Healing Illinois program distributed $4.5 million grants to community-based organizations across the state to help create community-centric, inclusive spaces to talk, learn and grow. The College received $42,000 and is one of 86 recipients in the state-awarded funding. COD is committed to building cultural awareness to create a deeper understanding of ourselves as faculty and staff and our interactions with others, said College of DuPage President Dr. Caputo. Through supportive, meaningful dialogue, we can continue to build a more inclusive community to ensure every student succeeds.