Students
Health Promotion and Wellness serves as the campus resource for wellness and preventive health by leading health promotion action at Illinois State University. A mindful and engaged student body furthers a wellness-centered culture on campus.
If you need an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Health Promotion and Wellness at Wellness@IllinoisState.edu or (309) 438-WELL (9355). Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission: To drive health promotion initiatives that advance the well-being of students and employees at Illinois State University.
Vision: Everyone who lives, learns, and works at Illinois State University will thrive in a culture of well-being.
Health Promotion and Wellness mission, vision, and guiding principles align with the Student Affairs strategic plan and the University strategic plan Educate, Connect, Elevate.
Health Promotion and Wellness staff value supporting the connection between determinants of health, social justice, and health equity. As a department our work directly supports the Division of Student Affairs commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Principles of Practice
- Programs and services address the health and wellness needs of students, staff, and faculty.
- Programs and services are theory-based, evidence-informed, and designed to meet needs identified through data.
- Program planning and evaluation considers the diverse needs of the campus, with particular attention to historically excluded and high risk populations.
- Collaboration with campus and community stakeholders is integral to program effectiveness.
- Effective health communication and marketing practices advance wellbeing.
- Behavior change occurs on the individual and community level. To change behavior we use educational and environmental strategies.
- Staff integrate cultural competency, social justice, and health equity concepts into programs and services.