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Building a Psychologically Safe Workplace

UNB College of Extended Learning

Posted: December 21, 2023 8:00:00 AM AST

Category: Occupational Health and Safety, Professional Development, News and Events



As part of his online newsletter series, Exploring Workplace Mental Health, Dr. William A. Howatt (Ph. D, Ed. D) recently wrote an article called Cultivating a Culture of Psychological Safety. The article discusses how employers can work toward becoming psychologically safe leaders and create safe spaces for employees to improve their mental well-being. Dr. Howatt has worked with some of the...

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From Crisis to Coping: Navigating Mental Health in University

UNB College of Extended Learning

Posted: December 14, 2023 8:00:00 AM AST

Category: News and Events, Degree Credit, Online Learning, Occupational Health and Safety


According to a recent article from Psychology Today, more than 60% of college and university students meet the criteria for at least one mental health issue. Some people blame the pandemic for the rise in mental health issues but according to research, student mental health has been on a consistent decline for years. The pandemic simply heightened what was already happening. The pressure to...

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Introducing Data Matters: Your Guide to Working with Administrative Data

UNB College of Extended Learning

Posted: December 4, 2023 8:00:00 AM AST

Category: Professional Development, Online Learning, News and Events



We are thrilled to announce the launch of Data Matters, a four-module introduction to administrative data developed by the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data, and Training (NB-IRDT). Whether you're a student looking to use administrative data in your research, or you're a seasoned professional who wants to use data to inform your workplace decisions and policies, this course is designed...

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UNB Art Centre Newsletter - December 2023

UNB Art Centre

Posted: November 30, 2023 4:00:00 PM AST

Category: News and Events, Design Works Camps, Leisure Learning, UNB Art Centre



Leisure Learning If you love writing, then you’ll love a weekend packed with great tips and advice in this online course: How to Edit Your Own Novel, Sat. and Sun., Dec. 9 & 10. Whether you plan to self-publish or take the traditional route, ensure that your manuscript is ready for submission to an agent, editor or publisher. Ready, set, go! Upcoming Winter 2024 Courses Enjoy the wonder...

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