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2025 Peralta Online Equity Conference
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Jamey Cooper, Nikita Gupta, & Lorena Newson | Victor Valley College (CA)

In this session, we will showcase a 16-unit collection of evidence-based, resilience-building resources designed to support faculty and campus case managers in supporting students in cultivating well-being, focus, and perseverance – all key tenants of resilience and holistic success. The Cultivating Resilience Toolbox features 16 units that comprise a mix of free and accessible tools—including discussion questions, grounding practices (such as box breathing and orientation grounding), and journaling activities that support students in working through mental anxiety and bounding back from setbacks. The units are presented in a sequence that aligns with the cycle of a semester, but they can be used independently of each other as well. This Toolbox has been developed and implemented at a Hispanic-serving institution, located in a low socioeconomic area. Our data indicates extensive student engagement with these materials, highlighting their value as a simple yet impactful way to promote student success.

In this session, participants will learn how to integrate these resources into their own institutional frameworks, whether through Canvas assignments or stand alone programs. We will provide insights into the development process, discuss implementation strategies, and explore how faculty and administrators can adapt these tools to their unique environments. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to create their own resilience-focused initiatives, ensuring that more students gain access to these critical skills both in and beyond the classroom.