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Faculty Center

Faculty Self-Care

Faculty Care Facilitator

Sharon Kim, MSW, MPA serves as CSUSM’s Faculty Care Facilitator (FCF) and values offering faculty a calm, informal, and supportive space to talk through concerns, explore next steps, and connect with appropriate support. Previously a lecturer for the CSUSM Social Work Department, Sharon is a social worker by training and and also brings extensive experience in mental health services, complex care coordination, and resource navigation to her work as Faculty Care Facilitator. 
 
Consultations with Sharon are:
    • Confidential*
    • Voluntary
    • Self-initiated or via connection
*except where disclosure is required in situations involving imminent and serious safety risk, mandated reporting, and Title IX obligations.
 
Some topics faculty may choose to discuss are:
    • Workplace-related challenges
    • Classroom safety concerns and de-escalation strategies
    • General wellbeing concerns, stress, or uncertainty about where to seek support
    • Resources and referrals for mental health and wellbeing services at CSUSM and in the community

Contact and Appointments

 
To schedule a consultation with Sharon, call 760-750-4029, email skim@csusm.edu or use her bookings link.  Meetings are available virtually, by phone, or in person in KEL 2120. 
 
Speaking with Sharon does not replace making referrals to CCN, Title IX/DHR or contacting Critical Response Team services when needed.
 

Faculty Safety and De-escalation Resources

In October 2023 Sarah Jayyousi led a workshop on Faculty Safety and De-escalation. You can watch the recording of the workshop (campus log-in required). 

Useful Apps for Self-Care

Please note that this list of links are provided as a resource and is for informational purpose. CSUSM, the Faculty Center, and the Faculty Care Facilitator does not endorse or approve any of these applications. CSUSM bears no responsibility for their accuracy, or usefulness. ·