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Campus Wellness Framework & Coalition

Introducing IU Indy’s new campus wellness framework

As part of the IU Indianapolis 2030 Strategic Plan, the Wellness Coalition was charged with creating a new framework for how we "do" wellness at the university—developing a unified and comprehensive approach to holistic wellness. The multi-dimensional framework serves as an integrated approach to campus wellness for students and employees.

Through listening sessions, feedback, workshops, and a retreat, we developed our seven elements of wellness that each intersect with three layers of influence. Our model is immersed within guiding principles that include diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our 7 elements of wellness

Community and Connection

Having positive, supportive, and fulfilling relationships, feeling like you belong, and having access and opportunities to be yourself in campus life and social networks.

"I found community with fellow Asian students and staff at IU Indy. I build connections with them through shared experience and values. I’ve also built connections with my peers who have a major in the social sciences like I do."

Whole Body

Actively pursuing optimal physical health according to your ability, life stage, and health status. Being aware of support and having access to opportunities for physical activity, good nutrition, sufficient rest, and medical care.

"I do my best to stay in shape by pursuing fun competitions like the “Tough Mudder” and “DEKA” at NIFS. Being active every day by rowing on the rowing machines and lifting weights is something I also really enjoy. Nutrition is key! I try to get in enough protein and limit saturated fats to keep up a healthy diet."

Jose Trinidad, junior, Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management

Growth and Development

Pursuing your potential while finding fulfillment through lifelong learning, developing skills, setting and achieving goals, self-awareness, and having a sense of purpose.

"At the beginning of college, I joined student orgs that allowed me to reflect on my own identity and build my own network of people. From there, I explored job opportunities that aligned with my interests, gained confidence in my skillset, and figured out my career path."

Financial

Feeling confident in meeting your financial needs. Understanding and managing money well. Being aware of and having access to financial opportunities and services like scholarships, jobs, and education tools.

"Handling money has always felt kind of intimidating for me, but I’m gaining confidence with it. I've used resources like YouTube videos and LinkedIn learning classes to help understand my personal finances. I now track my spending, create budgets, and know about different saving methods, like 5-15-50."

Mental and Emotional

Recognizing and accepting your emotions, developing coping strategies, expanding thinking and learning skills, navigating through challenges, and having access to and accepting mental health support when you need it.

"Cultivating emotional coping mechanisms not only prepares me to handle stress, but also turns difficulties into meaningful learning opportunities. I also remind myself that asking for help demonstrates strength. Being open to mental health assistance has led to a deeper sense of balance and satisfaction in my life."

Environment

Fostering a harmonious relationship with your surroundings by promoting sustainable practices and well-being through thoughtful, safe, and accessible spaces.

"My surroundings play a significant role in my productivity. I am sensitive to sound and movement and can get easily distracted. To mitigate this, I use earphones or work in a closed-off space. University Library has been extremely helpful, they have spaces similar to cubicles and a quiet floor."

Shaan Pradhan, graduate student, Human Computer Interaction

Balance

Finding a good pace while managing your time well, feeling stimulated without being overwhelmed, having flexibility, and access to support.

"Balance can be a coping mechanism for all the things that you have to uphold in your life. Without balance, I feel like you cannot further yourself in any aspect of your life. Balance is so important to me because it contributes to not only our well-being, but our personal growth and productivity."

Let's put these elements of wellness into practice

Take the 7 elements of wellness quiz

Get personalized feedback and scores related to our 7 elements of wellness that will help identify your strengths and opportunities for growth.

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Sign up for Health and Wellness Coaching

Through this free service, your certified coach will work with you to set goals, track progress, and make changes that last related to any of the 7 elements that you’d like to focus on.

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A unified approach to holistic wellness

IU Indianapolis’s Wellness Coalition promotes all dimensions of wellness to enhance the quality of life for all students, faculty, and staff and make our campus community a healthy place to work, learn, and grow. It’s overseen by staff in Student Affairs and Healthy IU, and members are from schools and units across the university.

Meetings are open to all IU Indianapolis students and employees. Student organizations with an interest in or mission related to wellness are also welcome to attend upcoming meetings.

Get involved with the Wellness Coalition

Contact the co-chairs:
Eric Teske, Health and Wellness Promotion
Betty Klein, Healthy IU

Join the Coalition’s mailing list.

See the meeting schedule.

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Division of Student Affairs

Campus Wellness Framework & Coalition

Introducing IU Indy’s new campus wellness framework

Our 7 elements of wellness

Community and Connection

Whole Body

Growth and Development

Financial

Mental and Emotional

Environment

Balance

Let's put these elements of wellness into practice

Take the 7 elements of wellness quiz

Sign up for Health and Wellness Coaching

A unified approach to holistic wellness

Explore additional wellness initiatives and data

Campus Wellness Framework & Coalition

Introducing IU Indy’s new campus wellness framework

Our 7 elements of wellness

Community and Connection

Whole Body

Growth and Development

Financial

Mental and Emotional

Environment

Balance

Let's put these elements of wellness into practice

Take the 7 elements of wellness quiz

Sign up for Health and Wellness Coaching

A unified approach to holistic wellness

Explore additional wellness initiatives and data

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