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Purpose Statement: To develop, implement and enhance intentional and proactive strategies to foster a university culture of mental wellbeing.

Mental Wellbeing Definition: Mental wellbeing is an individualized, reflective, self-validating journey of mindful awareness that includes all aspects of one’s day to day experience applied toward improvement in overall quality of life. ������Ƶ fosters a culture of mental wellbeing through engaging around the following pillars: Ability to manage change; Autonomy; Purpose; Growth; Positive Relationships; Self-Acceptance and Resiliency.

Co-Chairs: Teresa Seefeldt, vice provost for undergraduate education/associate professor and Shari Landmark, Miller Wellness Center director

Support the University’s Strategic Plan to be a healthy and high performing university by providing insight on new and existing opportunities by utilizing the eight dimensions of wellness. Help lead communication efforts; model the adoption of university wellness initiatives; and develop a feedback loop among employees and senior leadership. 

Co-Chairs: Mary Anne Krogh, dean - College of Nursing/professor and Shari Landmark, Miller Wellness Center director

Purpose Statement: The South Dakota State Employee Benefits Program works to empower employees and their families to take charge of their total well‐being to live their best life at work and home. As a well‐being champion, you will help to increase awareness of well‐being tools and resources available to all employees and work with leaders to build a culture that supports their overall well‐being.

What will champions do?

Reinforce a culture of health within your agency. Attend a two‐hour orientation to learn more about the Champion role and the beneFIT Program. Promote the beneFIT resources and activities using promotional materials provided. Encourage employees to participate in well‐being challenges and programs. Educate employees about the rewards of participating. Gather feedback and success stories from co‐workers to share with program leadership.

Chair: Laura Sroufe, communications and employee engagement specialist, human resources

This group identifies specific programming and education to students regarding alcohol an drugs and develops a bi-annual report. 

Memberships: Dean of Students, Coordinator of Community Standards, Counselors, Student Conduct, Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility (OMAA), University Wellbeing, Housing and Residential Life, Athletics, and Fraternity and Sorority Life.