Supporting Student Wellness in the First Year

Supporting StudentWellness in the

First Year

Abigail OrmsbyDunn Sport and Wellness Scholars

Coordinator; Department of Recreational Sports

Who am I? Who are you?NameRole

Department

Learning Outcomes1. Identify and understand the different dimensions of wellness as defined

by Ohio State

2. Learn from one another about challenges first year students face as it

relates to the different dimensions of wellness

3. Learn practical ways to support student wellness and resources available

at the university

Wellness Defined.

Wellness is an active, ongoing process which involves becoming aware of and taking steps toward a healthier, happier, more successful life.

9 DimensionsOfWellness

Student Life Student Wellness Center

1. Career Wellness

2. Emotional Wellness

3. Creative Wellness

4. Environmental Wellness

5. Financial Wellness

6. Intellectual Wellness

7. Physical Wellness

8. Social Wellness

9. Spiritual Wellness

Wellness is INTERCONNECTED

Student Life Student Wellness Center

Top First-Year Wellness Impacts

Academics

“The first college year is critical

not only for how much students

learn but also for laying the

foundation on which their

subsequent academic

success and persistence rest.”

- Reason, Terenzini, & Domingo; 2006

Emotional Wellness

Intellectual WellnessImportant Questions to ask:

- Are you going to class?

- Are you going to office hours and tutoring?

- How many hours of sleep are you getting at night?

- Do you follow a schedule?

Resources on Campus:

- Dennis Learning Center Course: Learning & Motivation Strategies for

Success in College

Excerpt from student email: “When we were talking I was trying to explain types of learning. After having gone back and reread, what

I was trying to explain was the difference between performance goals and learning goals. Performance

goals are very fixed mindset goals such as; I will receive an A in my math class, whereas learning goals

are growth mindset such as; I will attend every one of my math lectures and be actively engaged so that

I understand the material. You can have performance goals, but you can’t have a learning goal without a

performance goal. I really like this type of goal setting because it teaches growth over fixed mindset but

also allows one to learn application which I’ve learned is crucial to my future academic success here at

Ohio State. As stated on my work goal sheet that you received a copy of, I have my performance goals

which are A’s in all my classes, but I unknowingly decided on my learning goals in the process by being

tutored, being proactive on assignments, and meeting with instructors. To follow up on my learning

goals, I was sitting in my math lecture today and what my professor was explaining made sense but I

didn’t quite understand his methods, so next week I will attend tutoring in Cockins Hall with questions

from the book over the concepts I didn’t understand from today’s lecture. This semester is my truly my

comeback. I’m taking that 0-2 swing and hitting it out of the park!”

Technology

Social Media- The Pew Research Center found that 88% of 18-29 year olds are using

social media.

- The average person will spend nearly 2 hours on social media everyday!

- According to a survey in 2017 by the Royal Society for Public Health,

Britons aged 14-24 believe that Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and

Twitter have detrimental effects on their well-being.

What does technology impact?- Emotional wellness

- Social wellness

- Intellectual wellness

- Physical Wellness

Ask your first-year students:

- How much time are you spending on your phone each day? - Set a goal for decreased screen time.

Sleep

Sleep

Sleep- The National Institute of Health found that only 11% of college students

report getting good/adequate sleep.

- Sleep is the often the first sacrifice students make when balancing

responsibilities

Tips for students:

- Turn off electronics one hour before bedtime

- Set and stick to a sleep schedule

- Make sleep a priority

Our role in supporting student wellness.

Reproducible Idea: Sticking to Wellness

Sticking to Wellness OutcomesFinancial Wellness:

“I learned the difference between wants and needs this month. I plan to stay financially well in my future by

remembering what I think I need verses what I actually need.” Katie Clouse

Physical Wellness:

“The major takeaways from my commitment to physical wellness this month: 1) That I can and will accomplish any

standard I decide is a goal in my mind. 2) It isn’t difficult at all to be active for at least 30 minutes a day. 3) Working out

is a happy experience alone but also with friends. 4) Physical wellness is an important foundation for many other

pillars of wellness.” Kenzie Heareth

Intellectual Wellness:

“This month I prioritized my intellectual wellness by trying new study habits for midterms. Instead of studying in my

dorm room, I found a new spot on campus that helps me focus and be more productive. Even though I haven’t

received my grades back yet, I feel really good about how I did!” Josh Moeller

Thank you!Abigail Ormsby

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614-292-8891