Well Being Initiative
Counseling Services is an active member of the Well-Being Collaborative. This collaborative was created with the goal of fostering a cohesive campus culture around well-being, utilizing a holistic framework. This definition and dimensions serve as the foundation for programs and practices designed to empower individuals and strengthen the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community. By prioritizing well-being and infusing it into our collective work, we align with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s mission, vision, and goals, ensuring that our efforts support the holistic development of students, faculty, and staff alike. Together, we can nurture a campus culture that values and supports well-being as both an individual and collective responsibility.
The Well-Being Collaborative was created Spring 2024 with the goal of creating a cohesive campus culture around well-being, utilizing a holistic framework. Collaborative members (students, faculty, and staff) discuss initiatives to support well-being, collaborate and create programming events, and share resources/information. These initiatives are rooted in shared values, diverse perspectives, and the collective insights of our community members.
Collaborative Representation:
Emily Hoffman (MCC; Counseling Services)
Malorie McGee (Health Promotion and Prevention Education)
Trevor Yuhas (Counseling Services)
Taylor Malayer (First Year Experience)
Heather Wright (CARE)
Kayla Birt Flegal (51³Ô¹ÏÍø Libraries)
Colleen McCracken Renick (Hubbard Center)
Maureen Knudsen (Center for Spiritual Life)
Kim Morton (CDI; Institutional Equity)
Brian Midkiff (Housing and Residence Life)
JJL (LGBTQ+ Services; Accessibility Services)
Marcus Hayes (Creative School)
Christina Babbington (Registrar)
Sasha Taxter (International Student Affairs)
Ryan Rudderham (Faculty; Economics Department)
Amy Eremionkhale (Faculty; Business Analytics Department)
Emilia Kapusta (Student; Class of 2025)
Oliver Nitsun (Student; Class of 2026)
Amelia Roser (Student; Class of 2028)
Jillian Ahrendt (Student; Class of 2026)
Ellie Mikolajczak (Student; Class of 2025)
Ayusha Pokharel (Student; Class of 2027)
Life Skills Working Group Videos
Life Skills 101 is a video series from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Life Skill Working Group: Counseling Services, Libraries, and Housing and Residence Life. Our working group focuses on collaborative life skill resources, programs, and student support to enhance student wellbeing.