The implementation of Health and Wellbeing Representatives within each college and
unit at Michigan State University aims to foster a participatory and flexible approach
through the Engagement Liaison Model, with the aim to:
Empower each college/unit with a dedicated advocate for health and wellbeing.
Ensure support is tailored, timely, and effective.
Develop college/unit health promotion strategies using shared agendas, frameworks,
best practices, and evaluation methodologies to enhance collective action towards
health and wellbeing outcomes.
Create a robust and responsive network that enhances the effectiveness of health and
wellbeing initiatives across the university.
Benefits for Students, Faculty, and Staff
Coordination: Streamlined communications between University Health and Wellbeing (UHW) and their
respective units, ensuring coordinated health promotion efforts.
Tailored Strategies: Continuous consultation allows representatives to help develop strategies specifically
tailored to the unique needs and challenges of their constituents.
Access to Resources: Enhancing accessibility to health resources, programs, and service ensures that students,
faculty, and staff know where and how to seek help.
Reduce Disparities: Actively identifying and reducing health disaprities within the university community
by ensuring equitable access to health and wellbeing services.
Build Resilience & Social Support: Promoting and supporting initiatives that build resilience and foster a supportive
social environment, enhancing the overall mental and physical health of the community.
Role of the Representative
The College/unit representative will act as the primary connection point to UHW.
Expected responsibilities would include:
Communication
Serve as the point of contact for college/unit regarding health and wellbeing strategies,
programs, services, and support.
Maintain regular contact with the assigned UHW Engagement Team point of contact.
Disseminate information about health and wellbeing programs, initiatives, services
with students, faculty, and/or staff in college/unit.
Consultation and Support
Consult with the UHW Engagment Team point of contact on specific needs and opportunities
for growth within college/unit.
Connect stakeholders with campus or external partners based on support needs.
Accountability and Reporting
Conduct one-on-one meetings at least twice a semester with UHW Engagement Team point
of contact to review progress and challenges.
Schedule additional check-ins as needed, based on health and wellbeing needs of students,
faculty, and staff.
Promotion and Engagement
Promote active engagement in health and wellbeing programs with students, faculty,
and/or staff within college/unit.