Shifting into Resilience: Creating the Kent State of Wellness

VISION To be a community of change agents whose collective commitment to learning sparks epic thinking, meaningful voice and invaluable outcomes to better our society MISSION We transform lives and communities through the power of discovery, learning and creative expression in an inclusive environment

? How many of you have programs that are grounded, anchored in the school’s mission?

WE VALUE: A distinctive blend of teaching, research and creative excellence Active inquiry and discovery that expands knowledge and human understanding Life-changing educational experiences for students with wide-ranging talents and aspirations A living-learning environment that creates a genuine sense of place Engagement that inspires positive change Diversity of culture, beliefs, identity and thought Freedom of expression and the free exchange of ideas A collaborative community Respect, kindness and purpose in all we do

Priorities Students First A Distinctive Kent State Global Competitiveness Regional Impact Organizational Stewardship

Initiative 5.1: Create a healthy campus initiative that prioritizes the health and wellness of students, faculty and staff.

? How many of you feel that you have the support of your institution’s leadership?

Funding

Comprehensive Review Environmental Policy Procedure Faculty Small group discovery Questionnaires Advising Student orgs

Kent State University will be the healthiest and most engaged university community in the United States by 2020

Kent State of Wellness leverages our community’s talent, knowledge and resources to create a system- wide environment where collaboration, education, engagement and programming support the health, well-being and resilience of each of our members

American College Health Association – Healthy Campus 2020 A network of people working toward a common vision Priority health needs of your community A plan with strategies and action steps Community- and individual-focused interventions Tracking progress

Steering Committee

? Do you feel a strong sense of shared purpose and collaboration across the university?

American College Health Association – Healthy Campus 2020 A network of people working toward a common vision Priority health needs of your community A plan with strategies and action steps Community- and individual-focused interventions Tracking progress

Alcohol and Other Drug Use Smoking and Tobacco Use Mental Health Nutrition Physical Activity Preventive Care Safety Sexual Health Smoking and Tobacco Use Gap analysis in programming, best practice & leadership

? What are your priorities?

American College Health Association – Healthy Campus 2020 A network of people working toward a common vision Priority health needs of your community A plan with strategies and action steps Community- and individual-focused interventions Tracking progress

American College Health Association – Healthy Campus 2020 A network of people working toward a common vision Priority health needs of your community A plan with strategies and action steps Community- and individual-focused interventions Tracking progress

Collaboration

Undergraduate Student Government University Health Center Psychological Services Student Recreation & Wellness Center Division of Student Affairs Counseling Center Department of Psychological Sciences Human Nutrition Program Campus Kitchen University Dining Services Office of Health Promotion School of Exercise Physiology Division of Equity & Inclusion Human Resources Poetry Center

Alcohol and Other Drug Use Mental Health Nutrition Physical Activity Preventive Care Safety Sexual Health Smoking and Tobacco Use

American College Health Association – Healthy Campus 2020 A network of people working toward a common vision Priority health needs of your community A plan with strategies and action steps Community- and individual-focused interventions Tracking progress

Learning outcomes - KSoW Health outcomes - UHC Participation - FlashPerks Climate survey – self reported

? How do you track progress?

Accomplishments Smoke Free, Tobacco Free Clinical staff additions Mental Health First Aid Aramark Partnership Internal Collaboration & Leadership Seeds of Wellness KSoW Student Ambassadors Recovery Living Learning Community Step Up, Speak Out Green Dot

SEEDS of WELLNESS (SOW)

Best Practice Resources

Partnerships Peg’s Foundation JED Foundation Healthy Minds Mental Health First Aid Active Minds NASPA AHCA SAMSHA St. Thomas, College Sleep American Cancer Society Aramark Pepsi Ohio Department of Health Portage County Department of Health Portage County Mental Health Board

Let’s stay connected! Twitter: @KSUWellness Facebook: Kent State of Wellness Website: https://www.kent.edu/stateofwellness #healthyKSU mcelko1@kent.edu 330-672-1063

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