What is Well-Being?
A holistic state in which an individual realizes their potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, and can work productively in ways that enhance their ability to enjoy life and overcome challenges. Arcadia University prioritizes your well-being.
The Arcadia University Well-Being Framework
Arcadia is committed to the well-being of students! This commitment is evident in the Arcadia University Adaptive Strategy. The framework for the well-being initiative is built upon the Arcadia University Adaptive Strategy. A goal within the strategy is implementing a holistic approach to student success and achievement. Developing a practice that informs, facilitates, and improves the well-being of students is a major objective of this goal.
The Six Dimensions of Well-Being
Meet the Well-Being Committee
- Lori Andrews – Student Health Services Administrative Assistant
- Ashley Beam – Residence Life Coordinator
- Rosina Dever – Human Resources- Manager, Total Rewards
- Mary Alice DiFilippo – Manager of Wellness, Health Promotion, and Alcohol and Other Drug Program
- Sara Donahue – Counseling Services Administrative Assistant
- Cynthia Rutherford – Counseling Services Staff Therapist
- Theresa Smith – Director, Student Health Services
- Dian Taylor-Alleyne – Associate Dean of Students
- Erica Warshawer – Assistant Director of Counseling/ Training Coordinator
Our Charge:
- To collaboratively advance wellness and well-being as a strategic priority for Arcadia University
- To coordinate communication with the university community and beyond
References
- Pink highlighted is from NIH
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5508938/
- https://www.elon.edu/u/healtheu/
- https://wellbeing.wfu.edu/
- https://www.uml.edu/umatter/
