2022 Creating a Healthy Academic Environment

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Creating a healthy academic environment in support of students, faculty, and staff

What and why:

The academic realm of the campus has a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff. Join us for a lively panel discussion about health-promoting efforts already occurring on campus and what else can be done to support healthier academic environments. We will also feature a new toolkit and academic wellness advocate program.

When:

Tuesday, May 17, 12-1:30pm via zoom

Who: 

Please join us for a panel discussion with:

  • Lisa Garcia Bedolla, Faculty member and Vice Provost for Graduate Studies

  • Joshua Dullaghan, Assistant Dean of Instruction and Student Affairs, College of Natural Resources

  • Elle Henry, Undergraduate student leader

  • Sarah Manchanda, Graduate student and consultant with the GSI Resource and Teaching Center

  • Martha Valasquez, Associate Director, Disabled Students' Program

Led by University Health Services staff:

  • Cori Evans, Wellness Manager, University Health Services
  • Cathy Kodama, Health Promotion Director, University Health Services

Additional Background:

This panel is sponsored by the Healthy Campus Initiative (HCI) Steering Committee, representing a wide range of academic, administrative, and student service Berkeley leaders and is part of the campus’ implementation of the international Okanagan Charter for health promoting universities. Click hereto see materials from past HCI webinars and summits.

For questions or to be added to the bCal entry: contact healthycampus@berkeley.edu 

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June 17 Webinar Recording: Creating a healthy academic environment