A follow-up study at 68 universities and colleges, with 420 participants who completed a survey after taking At-Risk for University Faculty and then a follow up survey 3-4 months later, found that:
Behavioral Changes:
1. At-Risk increases the number of students that faculty refer to the counseling center.
2. At-Risk increases the percentage of those students that faculty were concerned about whom they ultimately decided to approach and discuss their concern with.
Skills and Attitudes:
1. At-Risk increases and sustains over time faculty knowledge and skill with regard to identifying, approaching and referring at-risk students.
2. At-Risk increases the likelihood that faculty members will approach and, if necessary, refer students exhibiting signs of psychological distress.
Responses to: "How likely are you to approach and if necessary refer a student exhibiting signs of psychological distress"
Learning Experience:
1. 99% of participants rated the course as good, very good, or excellent.
2. 96% of participants said they would recommend the course to their colleagues.
3. Over 70% of participants said the simulated conversations were relevant and realistic representations of conversations they have had with students.
