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Text to Connect Program

Text to Connect is a program designed to foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for graduate students at Colorado State University Pueblo. The initiative aims to enhance students' sense of belonging and facilitate meaningful peer connections, recognizing that graduate school can often feel isolating.

To achieve this, Text to Connect utilizes the Signal messaging app, offering a secure and accessible platform for students to engage in short-term, asynchronous, and persistent support. This format allows students to reach out at their convenience, ensuring flexibility in communication without the pressure of immediate responses.

At the heart of this program are the Graduate Peer Success Coaches (GPSCs)—current Master of Social Work students trained to provide empathetic support, guidance, and encouragement. These coaches act as a bridge between students and valuable university or community resources. Whether students need someone to listen, help navigating academic challenges, or referrals to campus services, the GPSCs are there to assist in a nonjudgmental and confidential manner.

Through Text to Connect, students can build relationships with their peers, access timely support, and cultivate a stronger sense of community—ultimately empowering them to thrive throughout their graduate journey.

Mission

Text to Connect increases accessibility to campus and community support services by creating short-term text conversations for CSU Pueblo students.

Vision

Enhance all students’ empowerment and success through social intervention.

Core Values

Equity, Empowerment, Accessibility, Self-Determination

Getting Started

  1. Once the form is submitted, contact information for the Graduate Peer Success Coaches will appear on the screen. You will have the option to choose who you want to speak with. 
  2. You can start the conversation with your GPSC anytime, anywhere. 
  3. Once the conversation is over, you will be offered up to three follow-up messages from your GPSC. The number of follow-up messages resets with every new topic, question, or concern you have. If you feel like you need more support, your GPSC will help connect you with another provider who can meet with you regularly.
Faculty can refer graduate students to the Text to Connect program using Starfish
 

Questions or concerns?

Please reach out to Graduate Student Success Coach and Text to Connect Program Coordinator Megan Mitchell at megan.mitchell@csupueblo.edu.

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Megan Mitchell, Text to Connect Program Coordinator
Megan.Mitchell@csupueblo.edu
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