During a pandemic that led many to grapple with grief, distress and isolation – and civil rights uprising against police brutality and systemic racism – a lack of support for those suffering from mental health distress became increasingly evident. There is a growing movement to create a mental health crisis response that doesn’t solely rely […]
Rachel Otwell and Mary Hansen
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Springfield dreams
A pandemic, a civil rights uprising, economic turmoil, an historic election – this year has brought many hardships. It has made the inequalities and divisions in our society more clear. It’s also been a time for reflection and change. Social service providers and community activists, already making do with a lack of resources, have been […]
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U of I prohibits faculty-undergrad relationships
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved changes to its policies on hiring as well as faculty and staff relationships with students and subordinates. In an online meeting May 21, board members voted in favor of the two proposals without discussion. The new policies result from the work of committees that formed in the […]
