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Young woman sleeps under covers in a darkened room.

Getting Students to Think Sleep

August 17, 2023

Many college students aren’t getting enough sleep. Following are six ideas for promoting sleep, including wellness pop-ups on campus, online sleep education and classroom-based interventions.

Close, cropped photo of a notebook open on top of a laptop keyboard.
Close, cropped photo of a notebook open on top of a laptop keyboard.

Rethinking Responding to Student Writing 

August 11, 2023

New book argues that students respond more effectively to peers’ writing than professors do and that they’re skilled at self-assessment, too. Still, professors can lay the groundwork for this feedback through scripts and other scaffolding.

Wide-angle photo of students gathered around a large table at the University of North Dakota's test kitchen. A young female chef/instructor is demonstrating something with a blender toward the back of the table. Ceiling holds a mirror for better views of the demonstration.
Wide-angle photo of students gathered around a large table at the University of North Dakota's test kitchen. A young female chef/instructor is demonstrating something with a blender toward the back of the table. Ceiling holds a mirror for better views of the demonstration.

Teaching Cooking, Nutrition via Demo Kitchens

August 8, 2023

On-campus demonstration kitchens are promoting engagement and well-being at some institutions, with cooking classes, nutrition coaching, meal planning workshops and more on the menu.

Three female college students sit outside on the grass on a blanket, laughing and looking at a computer screen. One of the women is using a wheelchair.
Three female college students sit outside on the grass on a blanket, laughing and looking at a computer screen. One of the women is using a wheelchair.

Student Health and Wellness Survey: The Top 10 Takeaways

August 7, 2023

Major findings from our Student Voice survey on health and wellness link stress to decreased academic performance, poorer mental health and more.

Headline of infographic says, "Addressing Stress: What Students Say." Plus speech bubble graphics in blue and orange.
Headline of infographic says, "Addressing Stress: What Students Say." Plus speech bubble graphics in blue and orange.

10 Ways to Ease Stress, According to Students

August 1, 2023

What would students do to ease stress if they were responsible for health and wellness on their campuses? Student Voice asked and students answered, with ideas ranging from mental health check-ins and wellness days to study groups and free food.

Three female students sit at a small table in a cafeteria eating sandwiches, laughing.
Three female students sit at a small table in a cafeteria eating sandwiches, laughing.

Students’ Wellness Preferences and Food Priorities

July 27, 2023

Survey: Going to the gym is students’ preferred wellness activity over all, but many say they’d access more campus wellness resources if hours met their schedules. On campus food, students value quality and variety of flavors and less processed options.

Students gather in small groups at at tables on the grounds of Ohio Wesleyan University. A banner saying "Connection Conference" hangs in the background.
Students gather in small groups at at tables on the grounds of Ohio Wesleyan University. A banner saying "Connection Conference" hangs in the background.

New on the Job: Q&A With Ohio Wesleyan University’s First Director of Holistic Advising

July 27, 2023

As the newly appointed director of holistic advising, Lauren Hensley will ensure advising students goes beyond academics.

Several students and several more library staff members sitting at a table outside the library at Loyola Marymount University in California to welcome students to the Long Night Against Procrastination event. A whiteboard behind them details the event. Most people in the photo are in humorous poses or making funny faces.
Several students and several more library staff members sitting at a table outside the library at Loyola Marymount University in California to welcome students to the Long Night Against Procrastination event. A whiteboard behind them details the event. Most people in the photo are in humorous poses or making funny faces.

Long Night Study Events: Less Procrastination, More Fun

July 18, 2023

Does your institution hold Long Night Against Procrastination events aimed at reducing library and finals anxiety and at building community? Here’s why many colleges do.