About Us
Mission and Vision
Our Mission is to lead collaborations and coordinate efforts among cross-divisional departments to advance positive, sustainable outcomes in students’ lives.
Our Vision is that within 10 years of the initiative, every member of the Texas Woman’s community will identify health and wellbeing as an essential thread woven through the fabric of their Texas Woman’s experience.
Wellness
What is wellness?
- The essential skills of self-care
- They are learned and practiced
- Active and Intentional
Examples:
- Staying physically active throughout the week
- Creating a budget
- Connecting with friends
Wellbeing
What is wellbeing?
- An optimal and dynamic state that allows people to achieve their full potential (NASPA, NIRSA, ACHA)
- Influenced by where we live and social systems
- Referred to as the social determinants of health
Examples:
- Our neighborhood
- The environment
- Health equity
Page last updated 4:07 PM, July 21, 2023