Mental Health Task Force Implementation Plans

Guided by campus experts and passionate advocates, the committee is first focusing on coordinating the prioritization and implementation of the recommendations from the MHTF. After the first stage is completed, the next phase of this committee will begin the development of the longer-term vision and priorities.

Deliverables

• Convene full committee membership, review the committee charge, familiarize the committee with the four categories of task force recommendations (communication, systems, education, culture). These four categories will align with our committee workgroups and committee members will be asked to join the workgroup that resonates most with their interest/background.
• Create a system and prioritize the 56 MHTF recommendations based on the values of practicality/feasibility, necessary resources, and degree of impact.
• The four committee workgroups will meet separately to begin implementing 1-2 specific recommendations at a time from their particular category. They should begin by determining deliverables and a timeline for each project they choose. The workgroups may choose to invite additional members with expertise on a given topic to join them on an ad hoc basis in order to move a recommendation forward.
• The committee chair will meet with each workgroup periodically for status updates, to offer support and input, and ensure progress is occurring. 
• Partner with UCM to develop a communication plan regarding the work of the committee, including a website that provides regular updates regarding progress made on MHTF recommendations.
• Provide periodic updates to Jayne Brownell, Senior Vice President for Student Life, including a written report each semester (and/or by request) that summarizes the work of the committee that semester, including committee accomplishments, progress towards goals, obstacles faced, and future priorities.
• Determine a cadence and charge for future committee meetings with the ultimate goal being a longer-term road map to build and sustain a culture of well-being and care that evolves and persists for the long term.