Purpose
The Student Health and Wellness Center, in partnership with Multicultural and Diversity Programs, Gender and Sexuality Diversity, UAB Title IX, Housing and Residence Life, The Division of Student Affairs and UAB Counselor Education Program, is excited to offer a 3-Track mini-conference, "Supporting Trans* Students." The Medical and Mental Health Tracks are designed to equip clinical providers with the knowledge and skills to provide top quality health and wellness care and services to our transgender students. The Student Services Track will bring together administrators and leaders in student services areas on campus to provide training about the needs of trans* students on campus and provide consultation to UAB areas to make steps toward greater inclusion and enhanced service provision for trans* students.
Who is Attending
- UAB Student Health medical providers and staff
- UAB Counseling Services mental health providers
- UAB Student Services administrators and leaders
When
September 28-29
Where
Trans* 101: September 28, 8 - 11 a.m.,
New Freshman Residence Hall (NFRH)
This session is for all training tracks
Breakout Sessions
Student Services Leaders:
September 28, noon - 2 p.m., NFRH
Mental Health:
September 28 - 29, Student Health and Wellness Center
Medical:
September 29, 8 - 11 a.m., Student Health and Wellness Center
Presenters: The University of Wisconsin-Madison
Cabriel C. Javier, MA
Bonnie M. Benson, Ph.D.
Rebecca L. Byers, MD
Sponsored by
UAB Student Health and Wellness Center | UAB Title IX
Multicultural and Diversity Programs | Office of Gender and Sexuality Diversity
UAB Division of Student Affairs | UAB Housing and Residence Life
UAB Counselor Education program
