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Student Wellness Student Wellness Resource Guide Southeast Missouri State University is committed to promoting a holistic healthy environment for students. Students are an integral part of the campus community. This Student Wellness Resource Guide is to help you understand the holistic approach of wellness concepts and provide resources you need in order to have a successful and healthy life while you are attending Southeast. There are various resources and information available in diverse wellness areas for your needs. DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS 1) Physical Wellness (Physical Well-Being) Physical Wellness is about being attentive to the physical body and caring for the body. Those who are physically well have good awareness of their body, get an adequate amount of sleep, get routine medical check-ups, take safety precautions and engage in physical activities regularly . They eat when hungry and select a nutritionally balanced diet. They are free of addictions, have the ability to recognize and identify their physical needs and are aware of their body’s limitations. As a student, you may choose what you eat carefully to maximize your body’s function, without overindulging. You may participate in regular physical and leisure activities and get adequate sleep daily. You may take precautious measures to be safe, healthy and well physically. 2) Spiritual Wellness (Spiritual Awareness) Spiritual Wellness is about exploring, discovering and understanding meaning and purpose in life. Those who are spiritually well develop an appreciation for the depth and expanse of life and the natural forces that exist in the universe. They recognize the relationship between spirituality and identity in themselves and others. A variety of academic classes are offered to meet this need. As a student, you may increase awareness of your own values and beliefs, align what you do with those values and beliefs and establish your own identity through spirituality. You may further develop an understanding of other’s values and beliefs that are different than your own. 3) Intellectual Wellness (Intellectual Integration) Intellectual Wellness is about appreciating education and engaging in lifelong learning. Those who are intellectually well engage themselves in activities that increase knowledge, develop moral reasoning, foster critical thinking, self-efficacy and expand worldviews. As a student, you may gain knowledge from attending academic classes, seminars and speaker events as well as participating in extracurricular activities, student organizations, employment, meeting and interacting with a diverse range of people and other experiences outside of classrooms. You may start integrating different knowledge and establish your own worldviews. 4) Occupational/Vocational Wellness (Career Preparation) Occupational/Vocational Wellness is about gaining personal satisfaction and enrichment in life through work. Those who are occupationally/vocationally well choose a career that is consistent with their personal beliefs, goals, lifestyle, personality and values. They also understand the commitment, discipline and preparation required to obtain their desired work. As a student, you may prepare yourself for your desired career path. You may declare your major based on your interest in a field, take aptitude tests to figure out what types of work suit you, and obtain part-time employment, practicum experience and/or an internship in order to enhance your marketability as a future job candidate. 5) Environmental Wellness (Environmental Responsibility) Environmental Wellness is about appreciating the external environment and understanding the role individuals play in it. Those who are environmentally well understand the importance of preserving, protecting and improving the environment and regulating their own behavior accordingly. They also recognize there are limits to controlling the environment and seek a relationship where the environment and individuals can grow, function, and thrive. As a student, you may learn about your environment, as it relates to your campus, community, region, nation, and the Earth in general. You may participate in activities to make your environment safe, to protect and preserve your environment and to enhance comfort and the quality of your living environment. 6) Social Wellness (Social Integration) Social Wellness is about creating connections with others to share life experiences, exchange support and develop a sense of belonging. Those who are socially well create relationships based on interdependence (rather than codependence), mutual trust and respect, equity of power and cultural competence. They actively seek contact with people who have different experiences and points of view from their own. As a student, you may cultivate healthy relationships with others by remaining open to new experiences, engaging in group activities, and participating in campus and community organizations. You acknowledge individualities of each person. 7) Emotional Wellness (Emotional Well-Being) Emotional Wellness is about recognizing, managing and appropriately expressing the entire range of feelings, including happiness, joy, anger, fear and sadness. Those who are emotionally well possess high self-esteem, a sense of humor, a positive self image and seek appropriate support from others when needed. As a student, you may develop independence and accept responsibility for yourself and your own actions, learn how to express your feelings appropriately, and develop a sense of empathy toward others. You may increase self confidence and enhance your sense of self efficacy. 8) Financial Wellness (Financial Responsibility) Financial Wellness is about managing income and expenditures, and planning for short-term, long-term and emergency expenses. Those who are financially well seek information, maintain a budget and record of expenses, and plan for future expenses. ON-CAMPUS SERVICES Physical Wellness (Physical Well-Being) Campus Health Clinic Chartwells: Nutrition Education Recreation Services Spiritual Wellness (Spiritual Awareness) Association of Campus Ministries Student Organizations University Counseling Services Intellectual Wellness (Intellectual Integration) Academic Advising Center for Scholarship in Teaching and Learning The Center for Writing Excellence Educational Access Program Information Technology Help Desk Learning Assistance Programs & Disability Support Services Mathematics Learning Center McNair Scholars Program Nontraditional and Commuter Student Services Office of International Education and Services Student Support Services Occupational/Vocational Wellness (Career Preparation) Career Linkages Environmental Wellness (Environmental Responsibility) Chartwells: Dining Services Department of Public Safety/University Police Facilities Management Office of Residence Life Campus Life and Event Services Disability Support Services Nontraditional and Commuter Student Services Office of International Education and Services Office of Residence Life Office of Student Conduct Emotional Wellness (Emotional Well-Being) University Counseling Services Financial Wellness (Financial Responsibility) Financial Literacy Program Student Financial Services ON CAMPUS EVENTS Family Weekend Family Weekend has been an annual affair at Southeast Missouri State University since 1977. Family Weekend allows parents and families to visit their student, meet roommates, friends and instructors, tour facilities and attend a variety of events scheduled throughout the weekend. Homecoming During homecoming weekend, you can participate in a parade or tailgate with other students before the homecoming football game and, of course, attend the game itself! Floats are custom-designed and built by students, primarily Greek fraternities and sororities, and several community organizations. “Between A Rock And A Hard Place” In the remote Blue John Canyon in Utah, Aron Ralston was climbing down a wedged boulder when the rock suddenly came loose. Before he could get out of the way, the falling stone pinned his right hand and wrist against the canyon wall. Ralston committed the most extreme act imaginable to save himself – he amputated his own arm to survive. Health Care Today: A Discussion Featuring Speaker Newt Gingrich and Governor Howard Dean Howard Dean achieved national prominence in his bid for the Democratic nomination for president in 2004. His recognition on the issues related to health care began while serving as the Governor of Vermont. Through his innovative health care plan, 96 percent of Vermont’s children now have health care coverage and more than a third of Vermont’s Medicare recipients receive state help in paying for their prescription drugs. Newt Gingrich is well-known as the architect of the “Contract with America” that led the Republican Party to a majority in the U.S. House for the first time in forty years. After he was elected Speaker of the House, he disrupted the status quo by moving power out of Washington and back to the American People. No one wants to talk about sex. It’s too icky and personal! But the more we sweep sexual discussions and explorations under the carpet, the more we build an atmosphere of fear and shame, not to mention embarrassment. Join Carly Milne as she shares some of her funnier, wilder and more poignant tales of learning about her sexuality and encouraging others to do the same. Stress Buster Mini Massage Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Dinner Christopher Gardner is the owner and CEO of Gardner Rich LLC, with offices in New York, Chicago and San Francisco. Conquering grave challenges to become a successful entrepreneur, Gardner is a passionate philanthropist whose work has been recognized by many esteemed organizations. The amazing story of Gardner’s life was published as an autobiography, The Pursuit of Happyness, (Amistad/Harper Collins) in May 2006, and became a New York Times and Washington Post #1 best-seller. Mike Rowe Dr. Drew Pinsky Millions know him as the host of the nationally syndicated radio call-in program Loveline, and star of the VH1 show, “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.” What you might now know is that Dr. Drew Pinsky is a practicing medical doctor and is board-certified in addiction medicine. He is currently the service director of the Chemical Dependency Program/Residential Treatment Center at Las Encinas Hospital in Pasadena, is a staff member at Huntington Memorial Hospital, continues to run a private practice and is assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the Keck USC School of Medicine. Student Wellness Fair Stress Buster Mini Massage You may check Campus Life & Event Services’ Web page for updated event information. For academic calendar, you may go to www6.semo.edu/news/ac.htm. |
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