Student Wellness and Identity to Support Student Success

Student Wellness & Identity to Support Student Success

In our Scholars Survey, emotional support, encouragement, and self-care were identified as areas of support that students most desire from College Fund Success Coaches.

Since the onset of the pandemic, the College Fund has offered more resources and refocused program elements to support students in their wellness. Students and professionals alike, felt the increased need to acknowledge the impact of physical and mental well-being on academic and career success. What Scholars want from their Success Coach

Emotional support & ... Tips for self-care Encouragement to further education Discuss career plans Improve study skills Help with goal-setting Connecting to mental health ... Finding internship opportunities Faculty, working professionals, ... On-campus resources 59%

16% 49% 46% 45% 42% 34% 32% 28% 26%

In response to student need, we engaged with Native wellness professionals and artists — providing spaces for students to learn, share and celebrate each other during a tough and disconnected time. We had great attendance at online events around healing, meditation, and expression — as well as cultural and social gatherings. These outreaches are now a permanent part of our support of scholars and Native students, while informing our traditional college-going best practices programming.