3. MiTalk = DSA Core Work and Goals
Transformative learning experience
Share current mental health research + resources
regarding student mental health online 24/7
Provide educational modules + multimedia
programming to inspire students (i.e. MP3 yoga videos,
guided meditation, etc.)
Cross-post U-Michigan events + programs to bring
students relative content beyond MiTalk’s mission
4. MiTalk = DSA Core Work and
Goals
Community Development
Promote real-time dialogue + discussions: blogging,
tweets, Facebook questions
Outreach + CAPS groups support online communities,
increase SMO/SEO practices
CAPS Student Advisory Board members, online
community members, + student focus groups shape
content
Provide 100% barrier-free online tools for all students
5. MiTalk = DSA Core Work and Goals
Health + well-being education
Develop online games, geo-tracking apps to foster
student investment (i.e. LIVESTRONG, multi-player
games, etc.)
Integrate/develop interactive mobile multimedia
apps, like online drawing, journaling or yoga tips.
Integrate online discussion boards and student-run
“Advice Columns” to be monitored by CAPS and
MiTalk staff
6. MiTalk = DSA Core Work and Goals
Student intervention, support and advocacy
Monitor FB insights, Google Analytics, etc. for trends in
student needs (i.e. grief, study skills, in-and-out traffic)
Translate information into new workshops, groups, oncampus collaborations
Adjust online content in real-time to meet student needs
Provide instant feedback (w/in reason) to those in need
7. MiTalk = DSA Core Work and Goals
Intercultural development + social justice education
Provide online ally training for student organizations
(current)
Develop additional online learning modules/certificates
Enhance relationships with student organizations
traditionally underrepresented within mental health
communities
Provide intern opportunities for students with student
content editors
8. MiTalk = DSA Core Work and Goals
Personal development
Maintain/provide relevant mental health data on static
website
Engage students with whole-student content, i.e. relevant
events, outside links, and news aggregates via social media
engines
Provide opportunities for feedback on all social media sites
Encourage student investment by personalizing MiTalk with
social media-like personalization (i.e. Make MiTalk Your
9. MiTalk = DSA Core Work and Goals
Essential services
Continuously evaluate MiTalk’s online presence with
CAPS, DSA and U-M core values- collaboration and
networking
Ensure MiTalk confidentiality, safety notices and links
to resources are in place- surveys, feedback and
monitoring
Provide MiTalk updates with CAPS website and other
DSA agencies, like the DSA blog- cross promotion
10. 5 Years- Future Goals for
MiTalk
Core Mission and Goals:
Getting the Word Out!
Consistent
Evaluation:
For Visitors and
CAPS
Community
Involvement
Creativity/Risk Taking:
Visual Education &
Technology
