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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, Student Life
Amber Henslee (1 year term)

Nominated faculty member 
Robin Gore

Vice Chancellor for Student Success
John Harris

Provost
Chief Doug Roberts

Chief of University Police
Mindy Bryson

Director of Student Health
Lynne Davidson

Director of Student Well-Being
Amber Henslee

Nominated faculty member 
William Smith

Director of Engagement and Belonging 

Subcommittees
  • Charge: Promote the integration of well-being into the academic culture by engaging faculty and enhancing the classroom environment to support student well-being, foster connection and belonging, and contribute to the holistic success of all.
  • Members:
    • Dave Westenberg (Prof. Bio. Sci.; former co-chair) 
    • Leticia Steffen (AVC Academic Achievement Enrichment)  
    • Kate Drowne (Prof. ETC & VP Faculty Affairs) 
    • David Enke (Prof. EMMS & Assoc. Dean Kummer College)
    • Jonathan Kimball (Prof. & Chair ECE)  
    • Steve Raper (Prof EMMS & AP Acad. Operations Accred & Assmt) 
    • Dan Reardon (Prof. ETC & Assoc. Dean Academic Affairs CASE) 
    • Debra Bourdeau (VP Online Learning Educational Innovation)
    • Jessica Gargus (Asst. Vice Chancellor of Student Life)
    • Kimber Crull (Mgr. Internal External Comm)  
    • Will Smith (Dir. Engagement Belonging) 
    • Alex Douglas (Asst. Teaching Prof. Mining & Explosive) 
    • Debra Bourdeau (Vice Provost of Online Learning & Education Innovation)
    • Warner Meeks (Assoc. Teaching Prof. Mechanical Aerospace Engineer)
    • Joan Schuman (Teaching Prof. Engineering Mgt)
  • 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:
    • Lynne Davidson (Dir. Student Well-being) 
    • Derek Zboran (Grad programs manager)
    • Jack Jaworski (Student Involvement Coord.) 
    • Shandi Harris (Campus Ministries) 
    • Chyna Howell (Sr. Program Mgr. Tutoring & Student Success) 
    • Matt Baker (Interim Asst. Dir. Res Life) 
    • Shannon Young (Kummer Student Programs) 
    • Simone Walden (Staff Success Manager)
    • Kristin Salas (Sr. Dir. Academic Advising)
    • Cody Bennett (Health Educator)
    • Catie Martin (Health Promotion Specialist; MarCom)
    • Sam Yelton (Equity & Title IX) 
  • Charge: To enhance student belonging and engagement by reducing barriers to involvement, connecting under-engaged students to resources and opportunities, and fostering a strong sense of Miner pride and identity.
  • Members:
    • Will Smith (backbone)
    • Josh Gruenke (Dir. Student Involvement) (co-chair)
    • Joni Burch (Dir. Residential Life) 
    • Carol Tohlen (Dir. Student Accessibility & Testing; former co-chair) 
    • Sharon Matson (Dir. Operation Graduate Ed.) 
    • Grant Clayton (Asst. Dir. Student Involvement) 
    • Nicole Nemetz (Office Support Asst. Military Science)
    • Jess Lane (Res Life. Mgr. LLCs & Outreach) 
    • Kayla Burns (Study Abroad Manager)   
  • 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:
    • Mindy Bryson (Dir. Student Health) (Backbone)
    • Barb Prewett (Director of Community Standards) (co-chair)
    • Stephanie Murray-Miller (Mgr. Health Promotion & Prevention) (co-chair)
    • Susan Cochran (Athletics & Recreation) 
    • Cris Sheffel (Retention Specialist) 
    • Rachel Morris (Inst. Research Data Mgmt.)
    • Tharun Kumar Gaddam (Athletics & Recreation) 
    • Kelly Sharp (Undergraduate Admissions) 
    • Alex Sullivan (Executive Communications Manager)

Health and Well-Being Student Advisory Council

  • 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), Mercury Lusk (co-chair), Vacant (co-chair), Alex Sullivan (MarCom), HWB directors/Steering Committee, representatives from: 
    • Student Council  
    • Residence Hall Association
    • Panhellenic Council 
    • Joe’s PEERS 
    • Student Veterans Association 
    • National Society of Black Engineers
    • St. Pat’s Board
    • Graduate Student Council
    • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers  
    • Society of Women Engineers  
    • Spectrum 
    • Interfraternity Council  
    • International Students Club
    • Student Athlete Advisory Committee
    • Christian Campus Fellowship