Universal Design:
Moving the Campus Ahead through Organizational Change and Collaboration:

Part II

Barbara Blacklock Disability Services, University of Minnesota

Use the principles of universal instructional design… to better fit the academic needs of all students.
Improve clarity, coordination, and communication among key stakeholders.
Ensure access to resources, training and strategies for key stakeholders.
Reduce student isolation.

A coordinated system of delivering mental health services to students that is easy to access.
A coordinated system of mental health resources that provides support for faculty and staff.
Development and implementation of campus-wide strategies to reduce stigma.
Collaboration on grant opportunities.

Mental Health Syllabus Statement
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and /or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student’s ability to participate in daily activities. University of Minnesota services are available to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus via www.studentmentalhealth.umn.edu

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead