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From Collaboration to Integration: Updates from VT’s Residential Well-being Matrix Model
Well-Being and Health Promotion Leadership Conference
Theme: Engagement, Collaboration & Cross-functional Partnerships
Thursday, 1/16/2025
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
America North Ballroom - Westin
Presenter(s)
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Rebecca Caldwell
Director for Residential Well-being, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University -
Amy Epperley
Senior Director of Hokie Wellness, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University -
Kelly McPherson
Managing Director, Residential Well-being, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Approved Continuing Education Credit(s): CHES, MCHES, CSAEd Core, CSAEd - HRL, NASW
Abstract
Virginia Tech launched the Residential Well-Being (RWB) initiative in 2022 to provide infrastructures to engage students in building inclusive communities, improving individual and community well-being, and finding meaningful campus engagement. The result is a matrixed model among six departments within Student Affairs who collaborate to supervise a care and concern model while promoting primary divisional strategic goals. We will share the effectiveness and challenges of partnership and the outcomes from the first two years of the RWB model.
Learning Outcomes- Learn about a model where six departments within student affairs committed to lowered boundaries and matrix supervision to achieve a common vision.
- Examine qualitative and quantitative outcomes of this residential initiative related to flourishing, belonging, and meaningful experiences across difference.
- Consider opportunities to move beyond collaboration to integration between departments to partner toward substantial change.
- Foundations of the Student Affairs Profession, Student Learning, Development, and Success