Resilience: Wellbeing in Action for College StudentsZSR Conversations and Connections April 5, 2014 Penny Rue, Ph.D., Vice President for Campus Life
Vice President for Campus Life
The voice of students at the Cabinet Student engagement and ownership Education outside the classroom Campus climate and community Strategic leadership for student
life departments Student well-being and safety
Which Factor most affects Academic Performance?
1. Stress2. Anxiety3. Sleep difficulties4. Extracurricular activities5. Cold/sore throat/flu6. Depression7. Concern for a friend or family member8. Internet use/computer games
1. 39%2. 29%3. 26%4. 22%5. 19%6. 14%7. 12%8. 12%
Student well-being hurdles
The fog of depression
What % of college students “felt so depressed it was difficult to function”?a. 10%b. 20%c. 30%d. 40%
Foundational Support and Response
Student well-being strategies
Sleep and the college student
In the past seven days, how many days did the majority of students say they felt tired, dragged out, or sleepy during the day?a.0 daysb.1-2 daysc.3-5 daysd.6+ days
Exercise recommendations
The American Heart Association recommends moderate intensity aerobic exercise for 30 minutes 5 days a week, or high intensity aerobic exercise for 20 minutes 3 days a week
What % of Wake Forest students meet these goals?a. 20%b. 40%c. 60% d. 80%
Stress producers
They worry about parents:Pleasing Being respectedNot meeting your expectationsNot being a burden
They’re inundated:A challenging economyMethods to disconnect from themselvesSuperficially connect with othersMissed opportunities to improve tolerance of themselves and learn to problem solve
The anatomy of stress
– read over notes again– read over descriptions of
articles– go over flash cards– read How Sociologists do
research– go over flash cards again– go over descriptions of articles
again– read notes again– review research methods– go over flash cards
Balance and resilience
What builds resilience?
The American Psychological Association notes the heightened need for resilience in today’s rapidly changing world.
They suggest:
Nurture close relationships See crises as manageable Seek opportunities for self-discovery Develop realistic goals and move
towards them Keep things in perspective Maintain a hopeful outlook
The Center for Creative Leadership recommends mindfulness strategies to focus attention in positive ways
Wake makes a splash!
Human beings, not human doings
Faculty Fellows Program
Specialized Support Services
We plan to Thrive!
Thrive empowers Wake Forest faculty, staff and students to live in alignment with the eight dimensions of wellbeing: physical, spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional, occupational, environmental and financial.
Wellbeing is not the absence of disease, illness and stress but the presence of purpose, joyful relationships and healthy habits. Wellbeing is intentional.
How will we know?
A research team of faculty and administrators are creating a measurement strategy based on the latest wellbeing research
Conceptual Model
Well-Being Mediators: Skills, Habits, Behaviors, Attitudes,
Beliefs, Expectations, and Resources
Wellbeing Outcomes
Student Focus Group Reynolds Gym/Wellness Center Word Clouds
Before and After
What’s next?
Resilience: Wellbeing in Action for College StudentsZSR Conversations and Connections April 5, 2014 Penny Rue, Ph.D., Vice President for Campus Life
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