{"id":19,"date":"2019-12-18T20:17:29","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T20:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.in.nau.edu\/livewellnau\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2025-08-27T17:23:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:23:14","slug":"intellectual-wellness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/livewellnau\/intellectual-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Intellectual Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Intellectual Wellness<\/h1>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW182518732 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182518732 BCX5\">Intellectual wellness encourages a curiosity for life and<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW182518732 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182518732 BCX5\">\u00a0the mindset of life-long learning<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW182518732 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182518732 BCX5\">. The intellectually well individual seeks out opportunities for mental stimulation whether it is learning a new skill, following creative passions or\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW182518732 BCX5\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182518732 BCX5\">exploring opportunities for academic growth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-tab -->\n<div class='shortcode-tab-container tab-count-2'>\n    <ul class='tabs'>\n                <li class=\"tab\">\n            <a class=\"shortcode-tab__trigger\" href=\"#\" data-header=\"Student Resources_1\">\n                <div class=\"shortcode-tab-header selected\">\n                    <h4>\n                        Student Resources <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tab Open<\/span>\n                    <\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n                <li class=\"tab\">\n            <a class=\"shortcode-tab__trigger\" href=\"#\" data-header=\"Employee Resources_2\">\n                <div class=\"shortcode-tab-header \">\n                    <h4>\n                        Employee Resources <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tab Closed<\/span>\n                    <\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion \" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Student Resources_1\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\">\n            Student Resources\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" >\n        <html><body>\n<h5><em>Due to COVID-19 concerns, several programs and services may be offered virtually. Those items are denoted with an * below.<\/em><\/h5>\n<h5>Academic success and support<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/academic-success-centers\/\">Academic Success Centers*<\/a>: Receive academic support for over 100 classes through tutoring, supplemental instruction, and peer academic coaching.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/academic-success-centers\/learning-specialist\/\">Learning Specialist<\/a>*: Meet to develop a success plan, or receive help with academic skills such as time management, textbook reading, and test-taking.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/library\/\">Cline Library<\/a>*: Check out books, rent equipment like laptops and cameras, request documents from other universities, and find study spaces.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/interdisciplinary-writing-program\/\">Writing Commons*<\/a>: Receive assistance during any stage of the writing process. Appointments are available both online and in person.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/university-advising\/\">Academic Advising*<\/a>: Get assistance with degree selection, course selection and sequencing, resource and tool referral, enrollment, and policy interpretation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/office-of-student-affairs\/mentoring-programs\/\">NAU Mentoring Programs*<\/a>:\u00a0The programs provide a guide who offers support and reflection during a time of personal growth and transition<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/first-gen\/sss\/\">Student Support Services<\/a>*: SSS serves first-generation, income-eligible, and students with disabilities to ensure\u00a0 success in college.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/library\/makerlab\/\">The MakerLab<\/a>: Includes\u00a0an array of 21 MakerBot 3D printers \u2013 plus materials, tools, and electronics for you to explore your creativity.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/library\/the-studios\/\">The Studios<\/a>:\u00a0Offers iMac &amp; Dell Precision 3620 Engineering computers, multimedia production equipment, software, and a variety of production rooms.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/academic-success-centers\/test-prep\/\">Graduate Test Prep*<\/a>: Affordable instruction for GRE, GMAT, and LSAT testing.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/undergraduate-research\/\">Undergraduate Research<\/a>: Get involved with a research project to build skills, network, and work closely with faculty.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/first-year-seminar\/\">First Year Seminar Program<\/a>: This program serves as an entry point for NAU\u2019s interdisciplinary Liberal Studies\/General Studies program, promoting students\u2019 progression towards graduation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Disability resources and inclusion<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/cie\/education-abroad\/programs\/\">Study Abroad:<\/a>\u00a0Learn more about how you can study abroad at NAU.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/inclusion\/services\/\">IMQ Trainings:<\/a>\u00a0Attend an IMQ training to learn how you can support different communities at NAU.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/disability-resources\/#\">Disability Resources:<\/a>\u00a0Access resources for disability accommodations and accessibility technology on campus.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/center-for-university-access-and-inclusion\/\">Center for University Access and Inclusion:<\/a>\u00a0Explore NAU\u2019s strategic plan for diversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Learning outside of the classroom<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/artmuseum\/\">NAU Art Museum:<\/a>\u00a0Attend an exhibit in NAU\u2019s historic Old Main.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/liberal-studies\/\">Liberal Studies\/General Studies Program:<\/a> Explore the programs, majors, and events offered through the Liberal Studies\/General Studies program.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/cal\/events-overview-and-ticketing\/\">College of Arts and Letters events:<\/a>\u00a0Attend a play, concert, or more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Employee Resources_2\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\">\n            Employee Resources\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<h5>Workplace skills enhancement and support<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/recreation.nau.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=08d62e6f-488b-46d8-b75b-cb4e14b8f715&amp;semesterId=9df8382f-b4c0-4f80-b9b3-ebe290dd8c3e\">American Red Cross Certification Classes:<\/a>\u00a0Become certified in First Aid and\/or CPR.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/library\/\">Cline Library:<\/a>\u00a0Check out books, rent equipment like laptops and cameras, request documents from other universities, and\/or use various resources (e.g., recording booths, editing software, meeting rooms).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/eaw\/\">Employee Assistance and Wellness:<\/a>\u00a0Engage in consultations, workshops, and presentations designed to improve workplace performance and relations.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flagstaffpubliclibrary.org\/\">Flagstaff Public Library:<\/a>\u00a0Check out books and other rentable media materials.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/human-resources\/learning-and-development\/\">Learning and Development:<\/a>\u00a0Engage in professional development with trainers from Human Resources.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.udemy.com\/\">Udemy<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/lynda.com\">:<\/a>\u00a0Engage in online learning, choosing from thousands of subjects and presenters.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/its\/learn\/\">NAU Information Technology Services Training\/Development:<\/a>\u00a0Improve your technological knowledge and skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Disability resources and inclusion<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/center-for-university-access-and-inclusion\/\">Center for University Access and Inclusion:<\/a>\u00a0Access resources related to university access and inclusion for all.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/disability-resources\/#\">Disability Resources:<\/a>\u00a0Improve access to campus-wide materials and spaces.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/disability-resources\/faculty-staff-eligibility-process\/\">Employee Accommodations:<\/a>\u00a0Consult with a DR specialist regarding potential accommodations in the workplace based on a documented disability.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/inclusion\/services\/\">IMQ Trainings:<\/a>\u00a0Improve your\u00a0multicultural awareness for all members of the university community through IMQ services and activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Learning outside of the workplace<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/boundaryless\/\">Boundaryless:\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0Become a mentor who helps\u00a0students to thrive in a dynamic world and job market, identify opportunity and solutions amidst challenges, and build a successful life and career.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coconino.edu\/\">Coconino Community College:<\/a>\u00a0Take a class for credit or no credit through CCC.<\/li>\n<li><a 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