Texas Well-being – Promoting Well-being in Ut Learning Environments is dedicated to empowering faculty at the University of Texas at Austin. This initiative focuses on enhancing course design and delivery to proactively support student mental health within UT learning environments. By collaborating closely with academic colleges and departments, the program champions the integration of well-being strategies directly into classrooms and departmental practices. Recognizing that student mental health is a collective responsibility, this initiative encourages a campus-wide commitment to fostering supportive learning spaces.
This website serves as a comprehensive resource for faculty, offering a curated menu of strategies, tools, and resources. These recommendations are grounded in research and inspired by successful well-being practices already implemented by UT faculty. When selecting strategies, faculty are encouraged to consider their individual teaching styles and interactions, choosing approaches that resonate authentically with them. Student feedback consistently highlights that even simple, genuine efforts can have a significant positive impact on their well-being within the UT learning context.
A key element frequently referenced throughout this website is the “40 Assets for the Forty Acres” framework. This framework, based on evidence-based practices from the Search Institute, outlines protective factors crucial for student success. These assets play a vital role in mitigating risks associated with substance misuse and mental health challenges, while simultaneously promoting thriving academic environments. The 40 Assets offer a valuable lens through which to cultivate supportive and enriching UT learning experiences. Icons are strategically placed throughout the website to identify these assets; clicking on an icon reveals actionable steps for incorporating them into your teaching practices and UT learning spaces.
Texas Well-being – Promoting Well-being in UT Learning Environments has also established a collaborative partnership with SHIFT. Both SHIFT and WBLE share a common mission: to support faculty in their dedication to creating healthy and successful UT learning environments for all students.
Contact Information
University of Texas at Austin Longhorn Wellness Center Student Services Building 100 West Dean Keeton Street, 1.106 Austin, TX 78712
Phone: 512-475-8252 [email protected]
Thea Woodruff, Ph.D., Program Coordinator, Texas Well-being – Promoting Well-being in UT Learning Environments [email protected]
