Post-Election Resources

Last updated on Nov 12, 2024

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For students:

November 6, 3–5:30pm | Post-Election Recovery Lounge

The Office of Student Belonging and Inclusion will host a Post-Election Recovery Lounge in the Multicultural Resource Center from 3 to 5:30 pm in the Main Building, Room E3. All are welcome to enjoy warm beverages, snacks, aroma therapy, and other self-care activities. No politics will be discussed during this event.

November 19, 7–8:30pm | Voices: A CCA Community Open Mic Night

The CCA student community presents VOICES, a night of artistic expression and reflection. VOICES will be a safe space held between fellow students, friends and peers, open to all forms of heartfelt storytelling. Whether it be critical commentary our current social, political or economic climate, or a tale from your upbringing that was impactful to you, we implore you to share your unique experiences. Join us at the CCA Campus Gallery at 1480 17th Street—Goat Hill pizza will be served.

For staff and faculty:

November 13, 10:00–11:30am | Community of Care: Creating Mindful Post-Election Space and Strategy for Dialogue

Presented by the Staff Advisory Committee in collaboration with the University of Michigan. Speakers will provide insight on how to navigate political conversations during and following presidential election season across college campuses. Register Here

November 13, 11am-12:30pm and November 18, 2:00–3:30pm| Post-election Stress Support

We have all heard how important it is to “put our oxygen masks on first” before supporting others. Staff and faculty are often called to be a support system when our own support is needed. The Staff Advisory Committee and Human Resources are pleased to offer post-election stress support sessions through Claremont, for our community following the events of last week. Click this link to RSVP.

November 20, 3:00-4:15pm | In-Person Embodied Rest Session

Presented by the DEIB Community Forum.

For everyone:

November 9, 1–2pm | Unpacking the United States Election

Students in Kim Anno's Fall 2024 Citizens, Artists, Designers, Journalists course invite you to join them for an afternoon of discussion to understand what happened in the United States Election in 2024. What your thoughts going forward for the nation? Join us on Zoom

On view through November 16 | TAKE ACTION: A CCA@CCA Exhibition

Where do we go from here? TAKE ACTION highlights artists who are providing a roadmap to creative activism by creating work about the issues they care about most. Artists include Arleene Correa Valencia, Chris Johnson and Hank Willis Thomas, Maia Kobabe, Michele Pred, Michael Wertz, Neeraj Bhatia / THE OPEN WORKSHOP, Sarah Bird, and Sita Kuratomi Bhaumik. The Novack Gallery is located on the second floor of the Simpson Family Makers Building and is open Wednesday 11am–7pm and Thursday–Friday 11am–4pm.

November 20, 11am–12pm | Where do we go from here? Roundtable Discussion with The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will be coming to the CCA Campus Gallery (1480 17th Street) for a roundtable discussion on "Where do we go from here", the 2024 - 2025 theme for the Creative Citizens in Action event series. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is a charitable and activist organization founded in 1979 with chapters all over the world. They are all about promoting social justice, human rights, and the well-being of marginalized communities. Through this interactive roundtable discussion, the hope is that The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and students will have the opportunity to engage in discourse around post-election events and collectively envision strategies for the future on civic engagement that prioritizes creativity, compassion, empathy, and justice. There will be free food for attendees along with raffle prizes.

CCA Resources

Counseling Services
- Schedule urgent appointments via voicemail at 415-551-9267 or by emailing caps@cca.edu
- CCA's Mental Health Crisis Hotline is available 24/7 at 415-551-9344
- Visit Counseling Services' Integrated Wellness Resource Library, a collection of online resources for self-care, stress reduction, coping with grief, and more, developed by the CAPS team
Office of Campus Life
- The Anxiety Toolkit offers research-based strategies to navigate anxiety
- The Holiday Conversation Toolkit (Post-Election) provides guidance for engaging in hard conversations over the holidays
Learning Resource Center
- The Yoga of Studying compiles tips for integrating yoga and mindfulness techniques for less stressful studying

Additional Resources

6 ways to Cope with Election Stress and Stressed about politics? Here are 5 ways to take care of your mental health- two documents with helpful tips (audio and written) to navigate overwhelm and stay grounded during, as well as pre and post-election week
Post-Election Empowerment Plan - a fill-in-the-blank/choose-your-own-adventure worksheet designed to help you navigate your feelings, strategies, and community engagement while advocating for the issues that matter to you beyond election day.
How to Let In New Perspectives (The Science of Happiness Podcast) - Spend time listening to this podcast to curate curiosity and consideration of the diversity of thoughts and ideas people may have about this election. Asking ourselves questions about what we know and don’t know is a helpful way to stay in community while holding differing opinions from those around us

CCA Resources

Claremont Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - counseling and other benefits to you or family members. Access EAP benefits 24/7 by calling 800-834-3773

Additional Resources

Community Care Post Election Tool Kit (Developed by the LGBTQ center at Wakeforest University in 2020)- an in-depth resource for Faculty & Staff about Community Care to support inclusive dialogue and self-care in their classrooms, studios, and campus communities while also understanding our individual needs within the community.
Constructive Dialogue Institute- Maintaining Campus Community During the 2024 Election -a guidebook for staff, faculty and leaders to support in civic engagement before, during and after the 2024 election. The guide focuses on the following eight topics: Types of Conflict, Policies, Relationships, Student Learning/Skillbuilding, Professional Development, Crisis Response, Postelection Plans and Working Efficiently.
Navigating the Post-Election Period with your Students - a U. of Michigan resource for contextualizing civic events and national responses to uncertain political times in the U.S.
Teaching in Times of Strife and Trauma - curated resources from the Harvard GSE with actionable ideas on teaching during urgent issues, traumatic events, and difficult topics
Facing History and Ourselves: Teaching Resources for the US Elections - provides resources on voting, media literacy, polarization, and bias to talk about US elections
Constructive Dialogue Institute- Maintaining Campus Community During the 2024 Election - a guidebook for staff, faculty and leaders to support in civic engagement before, during and after the 2024 election. The guide focuses on the following eight topics: Types of Conflict, Policies, Relationships, Student Learning/Skillbuilding, Professional Development, Crisis Response, Postelection Plans and Working Efficiently.

For Freedoms - artist-led organization that models and increases creative civic engagement, discourse, and direct action
Democracy for President - visual graphics and resources that provide cutting-edge data and unbiased information on the electoral process to foster civic engagement
Bring it to the Table: A video series aimed at bridging the political divides and elevating national conversation about issues that matter to all of us
News Literacy Project: - a "pre-bunking" guide about election disinformation

November 6, 2024 | From President David C. Howse to students, staff, and faculty | A message following Election Day
November 5, 2024 | From the Deans to all faculty | Reminders and Resources: Supporting Our Campus Community During Election Week
November 5, 2024 | From Jeannine Szamreta, Associate Vice President, Student Affairs/Dean of Students and Tricia Brand, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging to all students | Post-Election: Taking Care of Yourself & Our Community
November 5, 2024 | From Tammy Rae Carland, Provost and Tricia Brand, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging to students, staff, and faculty | Election Day resources and activities
October 29, 2024 | From President David C. Howse to students, staff, and faculty | One week until Election Day