{"id":727,"date":"2024-01-04T19:13:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T19:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/livewellnau\/?page_id=727"},"modified":"2025-09-23T18:57:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T18:57:22","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/livewellnau\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What is Live Well NAU?<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW118873787 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118873787 BCX9\">Live Well NAU is a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118873787 BCX9\">framework that creates a more comprehensive, coordinated wellness strategy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118873787 BCX9\">at NAU<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118873787 BCX9\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118873787 BCX9\">It aims to centralize campus resources into one easily accessible area <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118873787 BCX9\">for students<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118873787 BCX9\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW118873787 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207876111 BCX9\">Live Well NAU was created after a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207876111 BCX9\">campus wide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207876111 BCX9\"> needs assessment revealed the need for a more <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207876111 BCX9\">cohesive<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207876111 BCX9\"> and highly visible <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207876111 BCX9\">approach<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207876111 BCX9\"> to wellness across campus. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207876111 BCX9\">We heard from students that you need support and resources to help you thrive at NAU because healthy students are successful academically-they have higher GPAs and are more likely to graduate on time.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>According to results from the 2021 National College Health Assessment, NAU students report several health issues were impediments to their academic success: (N=1,050)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stress (44.4%)<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety (37.8%)<\/li>\n<li>Depression (30.5%)<\/li>\n<li>Sleep Difficulties (26.6%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Purpose and mission<\/h3>\n<p>Our solution to support a healthier campus are the 8 dimensions of wellness and Live Well NAU.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-314 size-square-image\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2020\/07\/Live-Well-NAU-graphic-full-graph-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/228\/2020\/07\/Live-Well-NAU-graphic-full-graph-300x300.png 300w, 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class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161855994 BCX9\">and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to identify key areas of wellness that optimize health<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161855994 BCX9\">.\u00a0 This holistic view on wellness recognizes that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161855994 BCX9\">wellness is a dynamic concept, influenced by many dimensions that build <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161855994 BCX9\">off<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161855994 BCX9\"> each other.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161855994 BCX9\"> Healthy Campus Coalition adopted this model and synthesized the concepts into a colorful pinwheel graphic to help students <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161855994 BCX9\">easily identify <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161855994 BCX9\">wellness-oriented<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161855994 BCX9\"> events on campus.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW161855994 BCX9\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Development of Live Well NAU<\/h3>\n<p>Live Well NAU was developed with the input and support of campus partners, students, and best practices from other institutions of higher education. The development process included:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Health promotion needs assessment:<\/strong> Interviews with key campus partners to collect feedback about improving campus wellness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Healthy Campus Coalition (HCC):<\/strong> Used needs assessment information to guide project development, including creating a graphic icon,. a centralized online resources, and a structured incentive plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review of existing models:<\/strong> Wellness wheel frameworks from SAMHSA and others were considered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Student focus groups:<\/strong> Feedback on concept was gathered from ASNAU, HS200 classes, SHAC, UCAN health coaches, and international students.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stakeholder interviews:<\/strong> Staff, faculty, and subject matter experts were interviewed to inform project development.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best practice consultation:<\/strong> Phone calls with other schools using similar frameworks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Branding and marketing discussion:<\/strong> Met with University Marketing and branding professionals to ensure brand cohesion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\"><\/p>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">Live Well NAU Welcomes Our Newest Faculty Wellness Fellows!<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Charn McAllister<\/li>\n<li>Andie Lenhar<\/li>\n<li>Aimee Fincher<\/li>\n<li>Melissa Schonauer, Ph.D.<\/li>\n<li>Nellie Gopaul<\/li>\n<li>Theresa Fuller<\/li>\n<li>Paul Gremillion<\/li>\n<li>Blue Brazelton, Ph.D.<\/li>\n<li>Jason Whetten, Ed.D.<\/li>\n<li>Anna Reber-Frantz<\/li>\n<li>Tim Curry<\/li>\n<li>Lou Cirelli, D.B.A<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Questions about LiveWellNAU?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong> <a href=\"mailto:healthpromotion@nau.edu\">Email us<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Live Well NAU? 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