Wellness Center Mission Statement
The Wellness Center seeks to develop programs to encourage and reinforce behaviors in students that promote a higher quality of health and well-being.
Working in collaboration with the Student Health Cluster, the office offers leadership, services and expertise that aim to assist students in managing the challenges of academic life and to improve their health knowledge, attitudes and behavior.
Consistent with the guidelines recommended by the American College Health Association, key target areas include:
- prevention of substance abuse and misuse
- prevention of unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections
- prevention of sexual assault and harassment
- fostering healthy dating relationships
- promotion of good nutrition and healthy body image
- promotion of disease prevention and early detection
- management of stress and decreased depression
- improvements in the overall wellness of students
The Wellness Center is guided by the principles of "wellness", or the notion that individuals should strive for an optimal level of well-being, not just freedom from disease or illness.
