Time to Ungrind

Health, Safety, and Well-being Alcohol and Other Drug Health, Safety, and Well-being Initiatives Wellness and Health Promotion AVP or "Number Two" Mid-Level New Professional Senior Level Undergraduate VP for Student Affairs
January 1, 2024

Time to Ungrind is a social norms campaign that seeks to change the way in which students, faculty, and staff think about education, work, and success. Encouraging students to “ungrind” and focus on self care, Time to Ungrind contributes to students improved overall mental health, well-being, and success.  

To find out more about how to implement Time to Ungrind on your campus, please reach out here.

About Time to Ungrind

Time to Ungrind is a social norms campaign that seeks to change the way in which students, faculty, and staff think about education, work, and success. Encouraging students to “ungrind” and focus on self care, Time to Ungrind contributes to students improved overall mental health, well-being, and success.  

Leveraging evidence-based prevention, Time to Ungrind disrupts harmful cycles of grind culture and establishes a new paradigm—one that values personal and communal well-being alongside individual achievement and institutional reputation. This strategy leads to a downstream impact to ultimately mitigate the risks associated with substance misuse and promote a more balanced and sustainable lifestyle.

Time to Ungrind Implementation Assets

NASPA has several assets available to support your implementation of Time to Ungrind. All pricing is based on individual NASPA member status.

Campus Activation Kit

The Time to Ungrind Campus Activation Kit provides everything you need to launch a comprehensive social norms campaign focused on student well-being. This kit includes:

  • The Social Norming and Time to Ungrind Toolkits
  • Assets for purchasing stickers and swag items
  • A one-year, single-user license for Canva to personalize posters and social media content with campus-specific data

The Campus Activation Kit is the essential starting point for any institution looking to implement Time to Ungrind. While each product can be purchased individually (as listed below), we recommend investing in the full Campus Activation Kit for the most comprehensive and supportive implementation.

Member Price $879 | Non-Member Price $929

Individual Toolkits & Assets

Social Norming Toolkit

In collegiate prevention, we recognize that students are frequently exposed to a false narrative: “Everyone is misusing alcohol and other substances.” These misperceptions contribute to harmful behaviors and social pressures. A social norms campaign helps correct these misunderstandings by aligning student perceptions with reality. This toolkit serves as a step-by-step guide to designing and implementing an effective social norms campaign on your campus.

Member Price $34 | Non-Member Price $54

Time to Ungrind Toolkit

This toolkit provides practical tools and strategies for launching the Time to Ungrind campaign on your campus. It includes resources for prevention professionals, administrators, and students while introducing key concepts and principles of the campaign. The guide covers:

  • Health prevention and promotion models & theories
  • Implementation strategies
  • Adapting to your campus context
  • Evaluating program effectiveness
Member Price $179 | Non-Member Price $229

Canva Poster & Social Media Templates

Access customizable templates designed with Time to Ungrind branding to create a cohesive and engaging campaign. This includes:

  • Poster and social media templates
  • High-quality campaign images
  • The Time to Ungrind Brand Kit (colors, fonts, and other assets)

Each campus will receive one year of access to a single-user Canva account, designated by the institution.

Member Price $379 | Non-Member Price $429

Sticker Templates

Gain access to .png and .eps files as well as Giphy links for all campaign sticker designs. These can be used as giveaways at events or standalone campaign promotion. 

Member Price $115 | Non-Member Price $150

Swag Item Templates

Access artwork files to create custom swag items for your Time to Ungrind campaign. These templates allow you to order branded giveaways from your preferred local vendor to increase event participation and boost engagement.

Member Price $179 | Non-Member Price $229

 

Time to Ungrind Asset Information

Technical Assistance

The Health, Safety, and Well-being team at NASPA is available for campus-based technical assistance. If you're interested in working with NASPA staff for implementation support, you can reach out directly via this link..

Time to Ungrind Implementation Training

NASPA staff can facilitate half-day or full-day trainings that cover toolkit implementation, strategic planning and goal setting, content training on well-being and substance misuse prevention, and campus site visits. 

Technical Assistance Hours

Campuses can invest in hourly technical assistance for content training, consultation, goal setting & strategic planning, campus partner meetings, and/or Implementation strategy support. Technical assistance sessions can be scheduled at your campus’s preferred pace based on specific needs.

 

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