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Reimagining DEI Through Student Wellbeing
Well-Being and Health Promotion Leadership Conference
Theme: Engagement, Collaboration & Cross-functional Partnerships
Friday, 1/17/2025
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
America Center Ballroom - Westin
Presenter(s)
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Ruperto Perez
Associate Vice President, Student Health and Wellbeing, The University of Alabama -
Wesley Bryant
The University of Alabama -
Gracie Sunde
The University of Alabama -
Samad Gillani
SGA President Samad Gillani, The University of Alabama -
Aubrei Grisaffe
SGA Vice President for Belonging and Wellness, The University of Alabama
Approved Continuing Education Credit(s): APA, CHES, MCHES, CSAEd Core, NASW, NBCC
Abstract
Diversity equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts have proved valuable for student wellbeing by enriching campus climate and preparing students as global citizens. Recently, a number of states have introduced or enacted legislation that have targeted higher education, limiting DEI programming and resources. This presentation will provide information for campus wellness officers and students on how DEI programs can be incorporated within a student wellbeing model and the role of student advocacy to enrich the campus community for students.
Learning Outcomes- Understand the status of DEI legislation across the country and its impact on higher education.
- Gain awareness about the intersection of student wellbeing and DEI in campus programming initiatives and possibilities for campus collaboration with students.
- Learn the integration of DEI student programming within a student wellbeing model and how campus wellness officials can collaborate with student constituencies to advance student health and wellbeing.
- Student Learning, Development, and Success, Social Justice and Inclusion