Health refers holistically to physical, emotional, and mental health. Healthy behaviors reduce the risk for illness and injury and improve resiliency, productivity, and overall quality of life.
Strategic Objectives
- Expand the campus community's knowledge and understanding of how to be well using the Okanagan charter and JED recommendations
- Identify and minimize barriers to accessing physical and mental health resources and services both on campus and in the community
- Establish JMU as a leader in the Health Promoting Campus Network
- Ensure student sense of belonging to encourage and cultivate mental health safety
- Evaluate digital well-being for students and recommend interventions as appropriate
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Number of students attending health and wellness workshops and programs
- STI testing and rates on campus
- Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms (CCAPS) change scores
- UREC participation percentages
- Student flourishing scores
- Respiratory illness rates on campus
- Student self-reported healthy behaviors and attitudes
- Percentage of students who successfully reintegrate post health-related withdrawal
- Hours from students using UREC
- Percentage of cases involving alcohol or other drugs
Learning Outcomes
As a result of our programs and services, students will be able to:
- Implement strategies for maintaining physical, emotional, and mental health
- Adopt healthy habits to support their identity development
- Develop resilience to overcome obstacles and challenges
Student Affairs
