Dates: November 1 - December 4, 2024

Description

Designed by members of the NASPA Health, Safety, and Well-being Initiatives team, this short course is designed to guide student affairs professionals through a comprehensive understanding of holistic well-being. Focusing on fostering a shared commitment to well-being in educational environments, particularly through the integration of research-based strategies that support mental, emotional, physical, and social health, the course includes interactive discussions, reflection activities, and actionable insights aimed at enhancing campus and community engagement. Through this course, participants are encouraged to cultivate an inclusive culture that prioritizes the health and well-being of the entire campus community.

Learning Outcomes

1. Define the concept of well-being within the context of higher education.
2. Analyze and apply the principles outlined in the Okanagan Charter to guide health promotion efforts in academic settings.
3. Evaluate and integrate various health promotion models and theories to inform the design and implementation of comprehensive well-being programs.
4. Recognize the roles and responsibilities of key team members, including administrators, faculty, staff, and student leaders, in promoting well-being on campus.
5. Understand and apply the Collective Impact framework as a collaborative approach to addressing complex social issues within the college context.
6. Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of well-being programs.

Course Outline

Section 1 - Understanding Well-being in Higher Education

Section 2 - Roles, Collaboration, and Collective Impact on Promoting Well-being

Section 3 - Developing a Comprehensive Well-being Strategy on Campus

Section 4 - Cultivating a Well-being Culture

Section 5 - Assessing and Evaluating Well-being Programs for Sustainability and Long-Term Planning

Course Live Session Dates

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET

Course Commitment and Expectations

The course will require 1-2 hours per week with assignments, engagement, and live sessions. All participants are expected to contribute to discussions and be present during live sessions. The course requires participants to have access to a computer, wifi, and webcam. All live sessions will be via Zoom, providing presentation slides and closed captioning. 

Guidelines for earning CE credit: 

4 CSAEd Core CEs are awarded for completing this course. Completion includes viewing all recordings and completing the Feedback Survey. 

No partial credit will be awarded; full completion is required. 

Participants must also complete the feedback survey in the Online Learning Community.

To receive CSAEd credit, attendees must complete the Feedback Survey in the online event offering the certification. Once the survey is completed, your Certificate will be available in the event modules. The Certificate of Completion, which will show the event and credit earnings, is available for download and/or print from the event in your Online Learning Community.

NASPA has been approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to provide CE credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd). NASPA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.