William James College

July 13, 2023

In partnership with WJC, the Foundation has established the Ruderman Fellows program designed to increase the knowledge and skills of non-clinical campus staff who are encountering student mental health challenges in their classrooms and elsewhere on campus. This innovative pilot draws on the college’s expertise in professional development training and credentialing programs for higher education and the community at large.  Workforce development has emerged as a top priority for improving mental health care so this program responds to the pressing need that many faculty have voiced about their need to better understand the health and wellbeing of their students. This initiative trains higher education professionals and administrators from across New England.