{"id":3094,"date":"2024-11-14T09:03:08","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T15:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/?page_id=3094"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:04:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:04:06","slug":"panther-be-well","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/panther-be-well\/","title":{"rendered":"Panther Be Well"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-pb-80 uwm-u-pt-0\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading default\" id=\"h-find-what-you-need-for-your-well-being-at-uwm\">Find what You Need for Your Well-being at 51ÁÔÆæ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Panther Be Well is how 51ÁÔÆæ demonstrates its commitment to the well-being of students, faculty, and staff across nine areas of wellness. Many of 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s departments and units offer resources to support students\u2019 well-being in one or more dimensions of wellness.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">Well-being is a positive state linked to health, quality of life, and the ability to contribute to the world with a sense of meaning and purpose. An individual&#8217;s wellness and the community and environment around them &#8212; where they live, learn, work, and play &#8212; all shape well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ prioritizes the well-being of its students, faculty and staff. Having a definition of well-being helps to create a common language, encourage dialogue, invite reflection, and facilitate growth at the individual and community level so that everyone can attain their highest level of well-being at 51ÁÔÆæ.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div style=\"height:162px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"865\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2025\/04\/Panther-Be-Well_Logo_Standard-1.jpg\" alt=\"A graphic logo for Panther Be Well, featuring 9 hexagon tiles on the right side of the text\" class=\"wp-image-3799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2025\/04\/Panther-Be-Well_Logo_Standard-1.jpg 865w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2025\/04\/Panther-Be-Well_Logo_Standard-1-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2025\/04\/Panther-Be-Well_Logo_Standard-1-768x215.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dimensions-of-wellness\">Dimensions of Wellness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\t* {\n\t\tbox-sizing: border-box;\n\t}\n\t.leftadjust {\n\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\twidth: 10%;\n\t\tpadding: 0 20px;\n\t\toverflow: hidden;\n\t}\n\t.social {\n\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\twidth: 20%;\n\t\tpadding: 0 20px; \n\t\toverflow: hidden;\n\t}\n\t.physical {\n\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\twidth: 20%;\n\t\tpadding: 0 20px;\n\t\toverflow: hidden;\n\t}\n\t.emotional {\n\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\twidth: 20%; \n\t\tpadding: 0 20px; \n\t\toverflow: hidden;\n\t}\n\t.occupational {\n\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\twidth: 20%;\n\t\tpadding: 0 20px; \n\t\toverflow: hidden; \n\t}\n\t.financial {\n\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\twidth: 20%;\n\t\tpadding: 0 20px;\n\t\toverflow: hidden;\n\t}\n\t.cultrual {\n\t\tfloat:left;\n\t\twidth: 20%; \n\t\tpadding: 0 20px;\n\t\toverflow: hidden;\n\t}\n\t.enviornmental {\n\t\tfloat: left; \n\t\twidth: 20%;\n\t\tpadding: 0 20px; \n\t\toverflow: hidden;\n\t}\n\t.spiritual {\n\t\tfloat: left; \n\t\twidth: 20%; \n\t\tpadding: 0 20px;\n\t\toverflow: hidden;\n\t}\n\t.intellectual {\n\t\tfloat: left; \n\t\twidth: 20%; \n\t\tpadding: 0 20px; \n\t\toverflow: hidden;\n\t}\n\t@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {\n\t\t\/* For mobile phones: *\/\n\t\t.financial, .social, .cultrual, .physical, .enviornmental, .emotional, .spiritual, .occupational, .intellectual {\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t}\n\t}\n\t<\/style>\n<title>Individual Wellness Section_WBDef<\/title>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"leftadjust\">\n\t\t<br>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"social\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/panther-be-well\/social-wellness\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2024\/11\/social-wellness-hexagon.jpg\" alt=\"A red hexagon with an illustration of two hands high fiving. Below it reads the word social.\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: auto\">\t\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"physical\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/panther-be-well\/physical-wellness\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2024\/11\/physical-wellness-hexagon.jpg\" alt=\"A yellow hexagon with an illustration of a running shoe. Below it reads the word physical.\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: auto\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"emotional\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/panther-be-well\/emotional-wellness\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2024\/11\/emotional-wellness-hexagon.jpg\" alt=\"A green hexagon with an illustration of a half heart, half brain design. Below it reads the word emotional.\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: auto\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"occupational\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/panther-be-well\/occupational-wellness\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2024\/11\/occupational-wellness-hexagon.jpg\" alt=\"A blue hexagon with an illustration of a lunch box. Below it reads the word occupational.\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: auto\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"financial\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/panther-be-well\/financial-wellness\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2024\/11\/financial-wellness-hexagon.jpg\" alt=\"A pink hexagon with an illustration of a piggy bank. Below it reads the word financial.\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: auto\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cultrual\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/panther-be-well\/cultural-wellness\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2024\/11\/cultural-wellness-hexagon.jpg\" alt=\"An orange hexagon with an illustration of six stick figures in a circle with their arms above their heads. Below it reads the word cultural.\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: auto\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"enviornmental\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/panther-be-well\/environmental-wellness\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2024\/11\/environmental-wellness-hexagon.jpg\" alt=\"A light green hexagon with an illustration of a tree. Below it reads the word environmental.\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: auto\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"spiritual\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/panther-be-well\/spiritual-wellness\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2024\/11\/spiritual-wellness-hexagon.jpg\" alt=\"A teal hexagon with an illustration of a person presumably meditating. Below it reads the word spiritual.\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: auto\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"intellectual\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/panther-be-well\/intellectual-wellness\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2024\/11\/intellectual-wellness-hexagon.jpg\" alt=\"A purple hexagon with an illustration of a light bulb. Below it reads the word intellectual.\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: auto\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-community-and-environmental-conditions\">Community and Environmental Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Well-being is shaped by all that is around us. Below are community and environmental conditions that determine our well-being and examples of how 51ÁÔÆæ strives to create equitable conditions that support the well-being of all its community members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Access to secure resources for healthy food and safe and affordable housing<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>51ÁÔÆæ Dining &amp; Retail Services offers a range of meal plans and dining options.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University Housing creates safe, comfortable, and well-maintained living learning environments that inspire growth and development.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>51ÁÔÆæ Food Center and Pantry partners with Feeding America and Milwaukee Diaper Mission to address food insecurity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 51ÁÔÆæ Emergency Grant helps students who have financial hardship cover expenses related to unforeseen emergencies that significantly impact their ability to be successful during the semester.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Off Campus Resource Center assists students with securing affordable housing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Access to quality and affordable physical and mental health care<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Student Health and Wellness Center provides medical, counseling, health promotion and advocacy services to students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Employee Assistance Program provides confidential resources to address personal and work-related concerns, assist with legal and financial situations, or help with work-life balance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chancellor\u2019s Advisory Committee on Mental Health&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Access to leisure, recreation, arts and culture<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>University Recreation provides a wide array of fitness and recreation opportunities and programs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Student Union offers entertainment, recreation and speakers, and houses the Union Art Gallery.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performances can be enjoyed by all community members at the Peck School of the Arts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students get in free to all 51ÁÔÆæ athletic events.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement offer social, educational and cultural programs for students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Safe access to natural &#8216;green&#8217; spaces, clean air and water, and buildings and other infrastructure<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Office of Sustainability&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downer Woods walking trail&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Campus facilities are ADA-compliant&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meditation Spaces across campus&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Opportunities for financial security and economic advancement<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Office of Student Financial Aid&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retirement savings and benefits packages for 51ÁÔÆæ employees&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scholarships and Emergency Grants&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Opportunities to expand one&#8217;s knowledge and skills and pursue intellectual interests<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>51ÁÔÆæ offers 198 majors across baccalaureate and graduate degrees&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Resources offers free professional development workshops&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School of Continuing Education professional certificate programs and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University Recreation provides a wide array of fitness and recreation opportunities and programs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Opportunities for employment, career exploration, and a healthy work-life balance<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Center for Student Experience and Talent helps students find on and off-campus employment, internships and engage with the community.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Opportunities to build satisfying relationships and connect to communities<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student Involvement has over 300 student organizations, fraternities and sororities, sociocultural programs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement offer social, educational and cultural programs for students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University Housing offers events and social activities for residential students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Student Health and Wellness Center provides educational programming on healthy relationships and hosts a weekly social for students in recovery from alcohol\/drug use.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University Recreation provides Intramural, Sports Clubs and Outdoor Pursuits programs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Policies, practices and programs that foster an inclusive climate where one can embrace their own and others&#8217; cultural backgrounds<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Division of Student Affairs prioritizes fostering and sustaining an inclusive campus community, embracing new people and diverse perspectives, and authentic expression of the self, as evidenced in its operational, employee and student goal statements.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Opportunities for discerning one&#8217;s purpose and direction<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Center for Student Experience and Talent\u2019s Career Communities helps students explore areas of interest and career paths.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Involvement provides spiritual and religious resources for students.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Opportunities to contribute to a greater good (service\/volunteer\/civic engagement)<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Center for Student Experience &amp; Talent provides students opportunities for volunteering, service-learning and service trips.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Athletics provides service opportunities for all student-athletes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student organizations provide service and giving opportunities for their members.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Protection of human rights such as freedom of speech, civic participation and access<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>51ÁÔÆæ is a polling place where students, employees and community members can vote&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/t.e2ma.net\/click\/k6jl9tc\/grpg4tb\/cg2ngbv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Speech, Rights and Responsibilities website<\/a> includes the basics on free speech, students&#8217; rights, support resources and FAQs around the First Amendment and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Chancellor\u2019s Advisory Committee for Accessibility assists the university in continuing to develop a campus that is universally accessible while also overseeing ongoing compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and amendments. A central resource for information about accessibility is at uwm.edu\/accessibility\/&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Division of Community Empowerment and Institutional Inclusivity coordinates efforts that contribute to a healthy campus culture for all students, employees and visitors.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chancellor\u2019s Advisory Committee for LGBTQ+ Advocacy&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Policies and expectations that denounce violence, racism, discrimination and marginalization<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights is dedicated to preventing discrimination and guiding institutional compliance with applicable federal and state laws.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexual Assault Awareness Month raises awareness, demonstrates support of survivors, and engages people in prevention efforts&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The First Generation+ Resource Center coordinates support and information for undocumented students&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anti-discrimination policy inclusive of gender identity (not mandated by state law)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student and Employee Conduct Policies&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-process-and-feedback\">The Process and Feedback <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"alignright uwm-c-img--right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2023\/12\/students-outside-kirc-1500x650-1.jpg\" alt=\"Students outside on a college campus\" class=\"wp-image-1398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2023\/12\/students-outside-kirc-1500x650-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2023\/12\/students-outside-kirc-1500x650-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/657\/2023\/12\/students-outside-kirc-1500x650-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s definition of well-being was shaped over many months by members of the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/deanofstudents\/campus-cares\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">51ÁÔÆæ Campus Cares<\/a> group and adopted in September 2024. The process of defining well-being at 51ÁÔÆæ was informed by existing definitions by other organizations* and feedback from 40+ students and dozens of 51ÁÔÆæ employees. 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s definition will be reviewed every 3 years by Campus Cares members. We invite you to give your feedback on the definition by completing this <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/xu1He7vSHb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">form<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray-dark uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sources\">*Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s well-being definition was informed in part by the following sources:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health Promotion Glossary of Terms 2021. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2021. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/publications\/i\/item\/9789240038349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.who.int\/publications\/i\/item\/9789240038349<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, NASPA &#8211; Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education &amp; ACHA &#8211; American College Health Association (November 2020). Inter-association definition of well-being. 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