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The Division of Student Affairs enhances learning and strengthens the educational experience of Oregon State University students. Our division provides students with safety, security and a sense of belonging. Recognizing that wellness leads to deeper learning, we support student development of healthy habits. We engage students with their community to reach beyond themselves and create change in the world. At OSU, we want empower students to create balance in their lives, cultivate connections and make thoughtful life choices.
Beavers Give a Dam (BGAD) is an evidence-based bystander prevention program that offers customizable workshops for specific Oregon State University communities. These workshops aim to help students develop the skills and confidence needed to intervene before sexual violence occurs.
After participating in a BGAD workshop, students are able to recognize different types of sexual violence and understand sexual consent — like when it can be given and received. They can also define the bystander effect and identify numerous bystander intervention strategies, as well as locate campus and local resources for sexual violence survivors.
“I never expected to develop a passion for educating the community about mental well-being and the effect it has on college students. Working at Counseling and Psychological Services has opened my eyes to the importance of and the lack of support for mental health in comparison to other components of wellness.”
Virginia Tat
Student Coordinator of Mind Spa
Division Resources
Beavers Give a Dam is an interactive bystander program to prevent sexual violence. This skill building workshop offered by the Prevention & Wellness team in Student Health Services is customizable for different communities and aims to increase participants' motivation and confidence to intervene.
Happiness and the pursuit there of are a constant source of conversation and intrigue. This short course available in Canvas uses theories within positive psychology, flourishing and mindfulness literature. There are four modules, focusing on mental health and well-being; purposeful or career well-being; mindset and personal strengths; and mindfulness meditation.