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Vision Statement: To challenge, support and empower Student Affairs professionals to build and sustain cultures of wellness on campus.
Mission statement: To provide education, resources, support and recognition to Student Affairs professionals in order to enable and sustain campus cultures of wellness through the six dimensions of the wellness wheel (intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, physical, occupational) at the individual, community and policy level.
Our Goals: Are grounded in theory and research and defined utilizing the ACPA strategic plan while also providing specific direction to advance the vision of the Commission for Wellness. Broadly, they include:
- educational, personal, and professional development opportunities (best practices, competencies, assessment, etc.)
- access to wellness resources, research and best practices
- recognition and support of theory and research based campus wellness initiatives nationwide
- increased visibility of our Commission and active leadership within the Commission
- engagement in on-going evaluation and improvement of initiatives put forth by the Commission for Wellness
- collaboration with entities within and outside of ACPA (i.e., standing committees, other commissions, ACHA), as relevant to the vision and mission of the Commission for Wellness
Our Objectives: As they relate to our goals. Broadly, they include:
- Convention Activities (sponsored programs, Showcase, and ancillary activities)
- Year-long educational/professional development opportunities (Webinars, conferences, seminars, etc.)
- Maintenance and continued development of Web site
- Regular communication with Commission membership
- Marketing of our Commission to our membership and ACPA membership at large
- Provision of leadership opportunities and engagement of Commission membership in activities of the Commission
- Engaging in and supporting sustainability efforts/practices in all work carried out by Commission for Wellness and on college campuses
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