Well-Being Initiative
Counseling Services is an active member of the Well-Being Collaborative. This collaborative was created with the goal of fostering a cohesive campus culture around well-being, utilizing a holistic framework. This definition and dimensions serve as the foundation for programs and practices designed to empower individuals and strengthen the ÐÓ°ÉPro community. By prioritizing well-being and infusing it into our collective work, we align with ÐÓ°ÉPro’s mission, vision, and goals, ensuring that our efforts support the holistic development of students, faculty, and staff alike. Together, we can nurture a campus culture that values and supports well-being as both an individual and collective responsibility.
The Well-Being Collaborative was created Spring 2024 with the goal of creating a cohesive campus culture aroundÌýwell-being, utilizing a holistic framework. Collaborative members (students, faculty, and staff)ÌýdiscussÌýinitiatives to supportÌýwell-being, collaborate and create programming events, and share resources/information.ÌýThese initiatives are rooted in shared values, diverse perspectives, and the collective insights of our community members.
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Collaborative representation:
Taylor Malayer (First Year Experience)
Heather Wright (CARE)
Kayla Birt Flegal (ÐÓ°ÉPro Libraries)
Colleen McCracken Renick (Hubbard Center)
Brian Midkiff (Housing and Residence Life)
JJL (LGBTQ+ Services; Accessibility Services)
Marcus Hayes (Creative School)
Sasha Taxter (International Student Affairs)
Amy Eremionkhale (Faculty; Business Analytics Department)
Ellie Mikolajczak (Student; Class of 2025)
Ayusha Pokharel (Student; Class of 2027)ÌýÌý
Interested in joining the collaborative? Send an email toÌýwellbeing@depauw.edu!
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"Well-being is an optimal and dynamic state that allows people to achieve their full potential. It describes the intersection of personal decision-making and community engagement that results in holistic personal growth. Well-being is often described as both individual and community, has both subjective and objective measures, and is a shared responsibility among community members."

Life skills working group videos
Life Skills 101 is a video series from ÐÓ°ÉPro's Life Skill Working Group: Counseling Services, Libraries, and Housing and Residence Life. Our working group focuses on collaborative life skill resources, programs, and student support to enhance student wellbeing.