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Students

Health Promotion and Wellness serves as the campus resource for wellness and preventive health by leading health promotion action at Illinois State University. A mindful and engaged student body furthers a wellness-centered culture on campus.

Health Promotion and Wellness Resources for Students

Get to know the options available to you for promoting your health and well-being as a student.

If you need an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact Health Promotion and Wellness at Wellness@IllinoisState.edu or (309) 438-WELL (9355). Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Health Promotion and Wellness mission, vision, and guiding principles align with the Student Affairs strategic plan and the University strategic plan Educate, Connect, Elevate.

Principles of Practice

  • Programs and services address the health and wellness needs of students, staff, and faculty.
  • Programs and services are theory-based, evidence-informed, and designed to meet needs identified through data.
  • Program planning and evaluation considers the diverse needs of the campus, with particular attention to historically excluded and high risk populations.
  • Collaboration with campus and community stakeholders is integral to program effectiveness.
  • Effective health communication and marketing practices advance wellbeing.
  • Behavior change occurs on the individual and community level. To change behavior we use educational and environmental strategies.
  • Staff integrate cultural competency, social justice, and health equity concepts into programs and services.