The Health and Well-Being Collective leads a campus-wide initiative to advance the holistic well-being of the Missouri S&T community. By uniting diverse departments, perspectives, and resources, the Collective seeks to embed well-being into the fabric of the university through a shared vision, strategic partnerships, and coordinated initiatives that support well-being, engagement, accessibility, belonging, and success.

Committees
Jessica Gargus

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Health and Well-Being
Amber Henslee (1 year term)

Nominated faculty member 
Robin Gore

Vice Chancellor for Student Success
John Harris

Provost
Mindy Bryson

Director of Student Health
Lynne Davidson

Director of Student Well-Being
Carol Tohlen

Director of Student Accessibility and Testing
William Smith

Director of Engagement and Belonging 

Subcommittees
  • Charge: Develop and implement messaging strategies to increase visibility, engagement, and awareness of campus health and well-being initiatives.  
  • Members:
    • Laura Woods-Buchanan (co-chair)
    • Kimber Crull (co-chair)
    • Alexandra Gast
    • Ashley Crilly
    • Pam Williams
    • Lynne Davidson (backbone)
  • Initial Tasks:
    • Promote TalkCampus 
    • Promote BetterYou 
    • Consolidate Health and Well-Being social media and publish regularly 
    • Launch Health and Well-Being landing page 
    • Develop monthly schedule for Well-Being Ambassador emails 
    • Distribute the Wellness Wire newsletter bi-weekly  
    • Review EdSights messaging to ensure timely dissemination of health and well-being information 
    • Create and distribute advisor-specific resources for early identification and referral of struggling students 
  • Charge: Promote the integration of well-being into the academic environment by engaging faculty and enhancing classroom practices that support student well-being, foster connection and belonging, and contribute to holistic student success.  
  • Members:
    • Dave Westenberg (co-chair)
    • Jonathan Kimball
    • Leticia Steffen
    • Jessica Gargus
    • Susan Murray
    • Amber Henslee
    • Kate Drowne
    • Marion Benefield
    • Dan Reardon
    • Franca Oboh-Ikuenobe
    • Dave Enke
    • Will Smith
  • Initial Tasks:
    • Update and promote Well-Being in the Classroom webpage  
    • Create an accompanying well-being in the classroom faculty guide 
    • Present to each academic department re: Red Folder, UCARE, referrals, champions, connection b/w well-being and success 
    • Provide faculty champion training and maintain champions list 
    • Send monthly champion emails – schedule topics 
    • Establish a lunch and learn training series – potential topics include accessibility, GreenZone, RESPOND, navigating student concerns, data presentation(s), etc. 
    • Provide Red Folder training to new faculty during New Faculty Welcome 
    • Create a “Meet the Champions” webpage
  • Charge: Coordinate and deliver education, training, and outreach efforts that build capacity across campus to support a culture of well-being, resilience, and care.  
  • Members:
    • Derek Zboran (co-chair)
    • Kayla Burns (co-chair)
    • Simone Waldon
    • Kristin Salas
    • Matt Baker
    • Maddie Lechner
    • Carol Tohlen 
  • Initial Tasks:
    • Update and expand utilization of Miner Well-Being Certification Program 
    • Promote GreenZone training 
    • Continue efforts of Integrated Coaching Committee – includes updates and distribution of Student Leaders Notebook, standardized training for student leaders 
    • Provide motivational interviewing training to professional advisors 
    • Provide ongoing training for advisors 
    • Host Mental Well-Being Awareness Week each semester 
    • Promote Staff Success Center events and trainings and raise awareness of well-being resources for staff 
  • Charge: Identify and address barriers to participation in well-being programs and services. Promote inclusive practices that cultivate a sense of belonging and equitable access for all campus community members.  
  • Members:
    • Carol Tohlen (co-chair/backbone)
    • Will Smith (co-chair/backbone)
    • Sara Hathaway
    • Josh Gruenke
    • Joni Burch  
  • Initial Tasks:
    • Digital accessibility  
    • You Belong at S&T Campaign 
    • Expand MVSC reach/participation 
    • Focus on first gen programs 
    • Launch Emerald Scholars program for the critical middle 
    • Stop Campus Hazing rollout 
  • Charge: Align collective efforts with institutional priorities and health-promoting frameworks. Lead data-informed planning, tracking, and assessment to measure impact and guide continuous improvement. 
  • Members:
    • Cris Sheffel
    • Barb Prewett (co-chair)
    • Stephanie Murray-Miller (co-chair)
    • Andrew Sommer
    • Eddie Grover-Bisker
    • Rachel Morris
    • Mindy Bryson
  • Initial Tasks:
    • Create a Health and Well-Being dashboard in PowerBI 
    • Review and analyze MACHB, NSSE, utilization, Student Interest,
    • Thrive survey, Intake and Exit survey, and other data to inform the work of the HWB Collective 
    • Publish regular data briefs (in collaboration with the marketing subcommittee) to inform stakeholders of relevant information 
    • Review policies and make recommendations to ensure they are health promoting 
  • Charge: Serve as a platform for students to collaborate with university health and well-being departments to enhance services, programs, and initiatives. 
  • Members:
    Jessica Gargus (backbone), HWB directors/Steering Committee, representatives from: 
    • International Students Club  
    • Student Council  
    • Residence Hall Association  
    • Interfraternity Council  
    • Panhellenic Council 
    • Student Athlete Advisory Committee 
    • Joe’s PEERS 
    • Student Veterans Association 
    • Spectrum 
    • National Society of Black Engineers  
    • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers  
    • Society of Women Engineers  
    • St. Pat’s Board
    • Graduate Student Council
  • Initial Tasks:
    • Develop and present a UCARE overview to normalize support-seeking behavior; train-the-trainer model for member organizations