The Well-Being and Mental Health Campus Collaborative is charged with outlining strategic priorities and a yearly plan to meet our vision for the University of Iowa to: 

  1. Embed well-being and mental health into all aspects of campus culture and,  

  1. Leverage research, collaboration, and action to improve the well-being of our campus, the state, and the world.  

Collaborative Charge

The Collaborative is charged with:

  • Setting yearly strategic priorities to embed well-being and mental health into all aspects of campus culture for students, faculty, and staff.
  • Leading collaboration to elevate and expand current research, enhance campus-community partnerships, and identify gaps in student, faculty, and staff mental health and well-being programs and services. 
  • Developing and communicating a cohesive framework that supports the faculty/staff and student success pillars of the upcoming strategic plan and enacts the elements of a health-promoting campus.
  • Ensuring well-being and mental health strategies are inclusive and culturally responsive. 

  • Developing key performance indicators and assessing progress toward our strategic priorities

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Collaborative Scope

The Collaborative is guided by the following principles: 

  • Both individual and population-level interventions are essential
  • Participatory approaches that engage the voices of students, faculty, and staff create more buy-in 

  • Multi-disciplinary research, collaboration, and cross-campus partnerships will be prioritized in order to sustain and institutionalize efforts. 

Collaborative Sponsors

The Collaborative is sponsored by:

  • Sarah Hansen, Vice President for Student Life
  • Kevin Kregel, Executive Vice President and Provost
  • Cheryl Reardon, Chief Human Resources Officer and Associate Vice President
  • Marty Scholtz, Vice President for Research 
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Collaborative Leadership

The Collaborative is led by two co-chairs: 

  • Joni Troester, Senior Assistant Vice President and Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer​​​
  • Tanya Villhauer, Division of Student Life Assistant Dean for Well-Being and Basic Needs 

Annual Progress

The Well-Being and Mental Health Campus Collaborative establishes annual priorities, projects, and goals. Follow our progress toward a stronger, more supportive campus culture.

Year 1 Highlights
Year 2 Highlights