In today's academic environment, mental health is not merely a component of wellness—it's a cornerstone of educational achievement. A striking report by Gallup in 2021 revealed that 55% of students at higher education institutions considered leaving their studies due to emotional stress, underscoring the critical link between mental health support and student success.

Join us for a one-hour session with Mantra Health partner, the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), as we delve into this crucial topic. This informal conversation, moderated by Kelly Carleton, VP of Program Success at Mantra Health, will feature key insights from NJIT's leadership team into how NJIT’s partnership with Mantra Health has transformed the availability and landscape of mental health resources for students, enhancing both their emotional and academic success.

Meet Our Panelists:

Marybeth Boger - Round Frame

Dr. Marybeth Boger - Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, NJIT

Marybeth Boger is a distinguished leader in the field of education, currently serving as the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students. She is committed to nurturing the holistic well-being of students.   Her passion for student success is deeply rooted in her firm belief that thriving students are academically successful and emotionally and mentally equipped to face learning and life challenges.

In her current role, Marybeth Boger oversees a broad portfolio of crucial areas, including Residence Life, Counseling and Psychological Services, Campus Health and Wellness Services, and Student Life. Under her astute leadership, her team is focused on creating a vibrant and coordinated campus experience where students are empowered to develop and utilize their intellectual, professional, emotional, social, and relational skills to achieve academic excellence.

Marybeth earned her MA and Ph. D in Educational Leadership and Policy (with a concentration in Global Education) from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

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Mr. Sean Dowd - Senior Associate Dean of Students, NJIT

Sean serves as the Chair for NJIT’s CARE Team, which takes a proactive approach to identifying struggling students and provides early intervention, resources, and referrals so they can persist. Additionally, Sean serves as a case manager, conduct officer and point of contact for administrators throughout the university who need assistance from the Office of the Dean of Students. Sean earned his bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Eastern Connecticut State University and a master’s in Education from Fairfield University. 

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Dr. Phyllis Bolling - Director, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CCAPS), NJIT

Phyllis is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and the Director of NJIT’s Center for   Counseling and Psychological Services (C-CAPS).  Staffed by psychologists and professional counselors, C-CAPS provides safe, non-judgmental, confidential services that include: individual and group counseling and psychotherapy, workshops and consultation with NJIT faculty and staff.  Phyllis’ interests include: campus mental health, cultural competence and multicultural/cross-cultural counseling and psychotherapy, mood disorders, trauma and working with persons with disabilities,   In addition to her work at NJIT’s C-CAPS, Phyllis also serves on the board of the New Jersey College Counseling Association and the New Jersey Psychological Association.  Phyllis has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and an M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling from State University of New York at Albany and a B. S. in Biology from Syracuse University. 

Kelly - Round Frame

Kelly Carleton - VP of Program Success, Mantra Health

Kelly is Mantra’s VP of Partner Success and leads the team that manages the implementation, campus wide training, and ongoing management of our higher ed relationships. Kelly has a masters degree from Teachers College, Columbia University with a specialization in Global Mental Health and has dedicated her career to improving access to equitable, high quality health care by targeting gaps in our mental health care system. In a previous role, Kelly designed, implemented, and disseminated large scale behavioral health integration programs augmented by telehealth to minimize care access gaps for underserved communities in the Bronx and Hudson Valley New York.