JED Campus
CSU Pueblo is proud to be a JED Campus and to work with The Jed Foundation (JED) to create and sustain comprehensive systems, programs, and policy development related to student mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention efforts. The partnership was made possible through a grant from the Coalition of Colorado Campus Alcohol and Drug Educators (CADE).
Components of being a JED Campus: A 4-year partnership
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Year 1
- Initial assessment from The Jed Foundation: Includes student data gathered through the ACHA National College Health Assessment
- Development of a mental health strategic plan with an assigned JED Campus Advisor
- Creation of the JED Task Force: A campus-wide team to prioritize and implement the strategic plan
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Year 2 & 3
- Implementation: Campus action to implement the strategic plan with feedback and assistance from the JED Campus Advisor
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Year 4
- Evaluation and post assessment
- Sustainability plan
Task Force Committees
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Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning: Helping from a top-down approach
Each committee has the following charge:
- Identify 1-3 priorities within your topic of the strategic plan.
- Assess current state. Determine need.
- Create, document, update, or publicize related actions for community.
- Update JED strategic plan.
Members:
- Carol Foust
- Bonnie Fruland
- Lucie Menjivar
- Leroy Sandoval
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Developing Life Skills
Developing Life Skills: Enhance programming and groups; implement campaigns to educate about links between physical/emotional health and academic success
Each committee has the following charge:
- Identify 1-3 priorities within your topic of the strategic plan.
- Assess current state. Determine need.
- Create, document, update, or publicize related actions for community.
- Update JED strategic plan.
Members:
- Molly Becker
- Jenna McKinley-Fall
- Ariel Pitzer
- Joseph Yevara
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Social Connectedness
Social Connectedness: Establish defined spaces for student groups; develop proactive action steps to help identify disconnected/isolated students
Each committee has the following charge:
- Identify 1-3 priorities within your topic of the strategic plan.
- Assess current state. Determine need.
- Create, document, update, or publicize related actions for community.
- Update JED strategic plan.
Members:
- Jose Chavez
- Monica Gallegos
- Meera Layton
- Paola Ibarra Mendez
- Megan Mitchell
- Kenneth Walter
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Identifying Students at Risk
Identifying Students at Risk: Support in transitioning new students related to various resources
Each committee has the following charge:
- Identify 1-3 priorities within your topic of the strategic plan.
- Assess current state. Determine need.
- Create, document, update, or publicize related actions for community.
- Update JED strategic plan.
Members:
- Susan Calhoun-Stuber
- Justin Hiniker
- Shelby Serena
- Justin Spaulding
- Erin Carrillo-Stresow
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Steering Committee
The Steering Committee facilitates the larger JED Task Force and is the liaison with The Jed Foundation.
- Co-chair: Halle Medina
- Co-chair: Kayliegh Travierso
- Co-chair: Gwen Young
- Advisor: Dr. Marie Humphrey
- Advisor: Dr. Helen Caprioglio
Committee Timelines
Semester timeline
- Month 1 (Sept/Jan): JED Taskforce Meeting
- Month 2 (Oct/Feb-March): Subcommittee Meeting with 1 steering committee member
- Month 3 (Nov/March-April): Subcommittee Meeting with 1 steering committee member
- Month 4 (Dec/May): JED Taskforce Meeting
Resources
Newsletters and Communications
Spring 2025 Strategy Update Cards
Additional Resources
JED Campuses (search by name, location, or program status)
College Student Mental Health Action Toolkit
JED Portal (for committee members)
