2026 Thought Leadership: Still Showing Up: Preventing Burnout and Finding Meaning in Student-Facing Work
The work that we do on college and university campuses can be deeply rewarding, but even meaningful work can leave us feeling depleted. When burnout sets in, the interactions we once found energizing can start to feel like one more thing on an already too long list. This interactive presentation invites participants to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the why behind their work. Participants will explore practical strategies for protecting their own mental well-being, recognizing signs of burnout, finding moments of meaning and joy, and building healthier connections with students, supervisors, and mentees. Using the LANE framework—Listen, Affirm, Note, Encourage—participants will […]
