Use whole-system approaches that embed well-being into the campus ecosystem and are focused on the whole person.

• Incorporate social determinants of health and basic needs
• Recognize the interconnectedness between health and sustainability
• Assess how our policies support well-being as part of the campus ecosystem
• Embrace, create, and sustain health and well-being for all
• The whole-person approach includes the entire continuum of individual perspective to the environmental perspective

Ensure a comprehensive and campus-wide approach engaging with varied stakeholders from the campus community that include different groups of students, faculty, and staff.

• Use a participatory approach and seek involvement in the process
• Use various data sources to inform large, collaborative campus goals
• Focus on campus and community strengths as the foundation for collaboration

Develop relationships and cross-sector partnerships through collaboration and engagement.

• Identify areas of opportunity across all populations
• Identify external partnerships and relationships that foster an ecosystem that supports well-being.

Promote research, innovation, and evidence-informed action to help guide the work of the collaborative.

• Advance research for health and well-being knowledge and action that advances multidisciplinary research agendas.
• Ensure teaching, training, learning, and knowledge exchange will benefit the future well-being of our communities.

Build on the strengths of the UI community in developing campus well-being strategies and goals.

• Research and innovation
• Learning
• Service excellence
• Well-being expertise across the continuum
• Collaboration and relationships
• Community of caring

Value the entirety of the campus community.

• Ensure that all voices are represented, respected, and heard
• Understand and respect the wide range of perspectives, experiences, and viewpoints
• Contribute to a productive and welcoming campus culture

Demonstrate progress on campus well-being and mental health.

• Create measurable goals and action plans
• Assess progress on an ongoing basis
• Provide transparent and regular communication to the campus community on actions and progress
• Celebrate successes
• Share lessons learned

Behaviors that support the guiding principles:

• Demonstrating empathy, compassion, and care
• Intentional in language and consistent/authentic messaging
• Advocacy
• Acting with integrity
• Encourage risk-taking and innovation while providing support