Burnout Resistance Resources

Guest Speakers


FacultyDiversity Dr. Lane Aiena, MD, FAAFP, moved to Walker County in 2017. He received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in 2009 in biological sciences with a minor in chemistry. He received his medical degree from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 2014. After completing his residency training in Conroe, Dr. Aiena and his family moved to Huntsville, Texas. Dr. Aiena currently works as a Family Medicine physician at Huntsville Family Medicine. He remains very active at Huntsville Memorial Hospital and serves both on their executive board and as the chair of the Patient Care Committee. He also serves as the hospital's Medicine Service Chief. Dr. Aiena was awarded "Citizen of the Year" in Walker County in 2021 and was awarded the Public Service Award from the Texas Academy of Family Physicians in 2022. He currently serves as an executive board member for the Texas Academy of Family Physicians and is the Walker-Madison-Trinity County Medical Society President.

FacultyDiversity Lara Patterson is a Student Affairs Specialist who serves as an on-site representative for the Division of Student Affairs within the SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM). She earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Therapeutic Recreation. Previously, she has served SHSU leading the Outdoor Recreation Program and Bearkat Camp and the U.S. Army Family and MWR as an Outdoor Recreation Director. Through these experiences, she has gained the experience and passion for providing engaging and innovative programming that enhances quality of life, learning and helping people find and develop a sense of community and belonging. She is on a journey to her best self and loves encouraging the journey of others. Lara grew up in Madisonville, TX and now lives in Willis with the other members of Team Patterson, her husband John and their daughter, Joni J.


University Camp Agenda
March 31st, 2023

Purpose: To provide an opportunity to refresh and connect with our SHSU colleagues, both faculty and staff, as we seek to build resistance to burnout.

TIME Zip Line Kayaking Games/Events Activities
9:30 am Registration
10:00 am Welcome/Occasion
Dr. Aneika Simmons
10:05 am Spirit of Adventure and Building Resilience
Dr. Lara Patterson
10:45 am Group 1 Group 1 Gaga Ball Axe Throwing/Games/Cornhole/Walking Reflection Tour
University Camp Staff
11:40 am Group 2 Group 2 Yoga (Jenna B.) Axe Throwing/Games/Cornhole/Walking Reflection Tour
University Camp Staff
12:35 pm Lunch/Mingling/Keynote Speaker
Dr. Lane Aiena
Huntsville Family Medicine
1:40 pm Group 3 Group 3 Pictionary/Charades Axe Throwing/Games/Cornhole/Walking Reflection Tour
University Camp Staff
2:35 pm Group 4 Group 4 Tai Chi (Li-Jen) Axe Throwing/Cornhole/Walking Reflection Tour
University Camp Staff
3:30 pm Closing Remarks
Dr. Anne Gaillard

Thank you to our sponsors Office of the Provost, Dean of Students, SHSU Counseling Center and Recreational Sports.

Thank you to our SHSU Burnout Workgroup that helped to organize and develop this program:
Dr. Aneika Simmons
Dr. Li-Jen Lester
Dr. Jennifer Didier
Dr. Rhonda Beassie
Melissa Fadler
Rhonda Owens


Bearkats Overcoming Burnout



Burnout at work happens, and it happens at our university. But how do we acknowledge, avoid, and overcome it on our campus?

Dr. Aneika Simmons, in association with her Faculty Administrative Fellowship with the Office of the Provost, has conducted research about burnout at Sam Houston State University. Thus far, that research has culminated into Building a Burnout Resistant Campus Day on November 12, 2021 and Building a Burnout Resistant Campus Workshop - Next Steps on November 10, 2022.

In 2021, Dr. Simmons joined with nationally acclaimed speakers Valerie Burton and Anne Grady to share about how to mitigate the effects of stress and avoid burnout. This conference provided an opportunity for faculty and staff to learn about burnout and get the tools needed to overcome and build resiliency in the face of adversity.

In 2022, Dr. Simmons joined with colleagues Dean Edmonson and Director Berry to discuss interpersonal dynamics, team leadership and membership, challenges as professors, instructors, and staff as well as mental and physical well-being. This interactive workshop provided an opportunity for faculty and staff to continue to learn about how to mitigate and overcome stress and burnout.

As a fellow Bearkat, SHSU wants to continue to empower you with tools and resources that will assist you on your journey. Please scroll down to learn more about helpful internal and external resources.

Together, let’s work to make SHSU a burnout-resistant campus. #shsuburnout #shsuresilience

Internal Resources

A short list of SHSU-provided or sponsored resources helpful for you or in referring your students. Please note that some of these resources will require you to log in to your SHSU account.


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Talent Management Access

Directions: Once in Talent Management, type "burnout" in the search bar for a list of available training & resources.

External Resources

A short list of potential resources outside SHSU; please note that some of these may require a separate account or access/login procedure.


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The Chronicle Store Burnout Resources

Directions: Once on the site, type "burnout" in the search bar (top left corner) for a list of available training & resources.

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EDUCAUSE Burnout Resources

Directions: Once on the site, type "burnout" in the search bar (top right menu bar) for a list of available training & resources. Note: you will have access to more resources if logged in to your account. SHSU is a member – and it only takes a few steps to join.

Workshop Album 2023



Workshop Album 2022



Conference Album 2021



Faculty Administrative Fellowship Program

The Faculty Administrative Fellowship Program, within the Office of the Provost, provides an opportunity for tenured faculty members who are interested in enhancing their university leadership skills to increase awareness of the operational capacities of Academic Affairs and to assist the Office of the Provost with current or emerging issues that impact the University. The Building a Burnout Resistant Campus Day is a result of Dr. Aneika Simmons’s research and efforts surrounding her 2021 fellowship.


Ideas for additional resources to share? Please email Dr. Aneika Simmons