Student health and wellness issues have become priorities for higher education administrators, faculty, and staff. As professionals, we are called to move away from reactive and siloed programming and instead focus on proactive, collaborative initiatives for our campus communities. The purpose of this program is to present an overview of how both Ohio State University and the University of Kentucky worked collaboratively utilizing the theoretical underpinnings of health promotion and mental health outreach, effective coalition building, as well as, strategic planning to create a campus-wide approach and partnership to address student well-being. 

This presentation will highlight the importance of collaborative partnerships between campus partners ranging from academic departments to student affairs. The presenters will briefly describe the process used to onboard unsuspecting campus partnerships that were essential to meet student well-being needs and provide foundational support for multiple campus-wide wellbeing initiatives. In addition to discussing challenges and lessons learned on the two individual campuses, presenters will introduce how their partnership across state lines has helped them continue to sustain and grow in coordinating and enhancing student wellbeing.

Learning Objectives:

As a result of participating in this program, learners will be able to: 

1. Gain an understanding of the Collective Impact model.
2. Describe the importance of connecting to multiple systems outside of traditional wellness partners to decrease health disparities and to create an inclusive environment of belongingness and wellbeing.
3. Apply learning and a health equity lens to their individual campus needs.

Competency Domain(s):  Programming

Join the Canadian Region Leadership Team in recognizing the amazing work accomplished by NIRSA members during the Regional Connection Meeting. This is a great opportunity for professionals and students to gather virtually and hear about all the great things happening in the Canadian Region.

Join the Region IV Leadership Team in recognizing the amazing work accomplished by NIRSA members during the Regional Connection Meeting. This is a great opportunity for professionals and students to gather virtually and hear about all the great things happening in Region IV.

Leaders from the NIRSA Board, NSC Board, NIRSA Foundation Board as well as the Member Network, Assembly and NIRSA Headquarters will shared accomplishments from 2021 and priorities for 2022 that advance NIRSA’s strategic plan and deliver value to members.  The financial results of 2021 are also presented. 

Most colleges and universities have guidelines for the amount of square footage per student they should provide for indoor recreation or health training. As enrollment increases and indoor space becomes less abundant, campus recreation departments utilize outdoor areas to provide health education and fitness training. As we continue to navigate a post-pandemic world and the demand for outdoor fitness spaces continues to rise, it’s important for colleges and universities to stay ahead of this trend.

Join Florida Gulf Coast University’s Suzanne Ries and Lisa Caldwell and PLAE's Brittany Barrett as they discuss the importance of outdoor spaces in the campus recreation space, the impact these spaces can have on campus life, and how to bring outdoor fitness to your school. 

Learning Objectives--As each participant walks through the presentation, they will:

1. Understand the value outdoor spaces bring to total wellness for students, faculty, and staff.

2. Learn how to design and budget for an engaging outdoor fitness space, including equipment recommendations, form and function of your space, and more.

3. Discover how facilities are developing inclusive creative programming based on evolving student populations.

Join the Region III Leadership Team in recognizing the amazing work accomplished by NIRSA members during the Regional Connection Meeting. This is a great opportunity for professionals and students to gather virtually and hear about all the great things happening in Region III.

Join the Region I Leadership Team in recognizing the amazing work accomplished by NIRSA members during the Regional Connection Meeting. This is a great opportunity for professionals and students to gather virtually and hear about all the great things happening in Region I.

Join the Region II Leadership Team in recognizing the amazing work accomplished by NIRSA members during the Regional Connection Meeting. This is a great opportunity for professionals and students to gather virtually and hear about all the great things happening in Region II.

Join the Region VI Leadership Team in recognizing the amazing work accomplished by NIRSA members during the Regional Connection Meeting. This is a great opportunity for professionals and students to gather virtually and hear about all the great things happening in Region VI.

Join the Region V Leadership Team in recognizing the amazing work accomplished by NIRSA members during the Regional Connection Meeting. This is a great opportunity for professionals and students to gather virtually and hear about all the great things happening in Region V.