Wellness at UWRF
At UWRF, we’re committed to helping you be the best version of yourself – both inside and outside the classroom. We aren’t just focused on your academic success, your health and wellbeing are just as important to us. Explore this page for resources related to your wellbeing, including assessments and upcoming events. Questions? Email wellness@uwrf.edu!
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YOU is a self-help and well-being web platform designed to help you navigate life and campus on your own terms. With content across 30+ well-being topics, you can take charge of your future in three areas:
- Succeed(academic and career)
- Thrive(physical and mental well-being)
- Matter(purpose and connections)
You can get started on your own journey towards a healthy, happy college career atyou.uwrf.edu.
8 Dimensions of Wellness
Emotional Resiliency: A sense of security and a positive self image. Also the ability to cope with and/or improve unpleasant mood states.
Ask yourself:
- Do I consider myself to be positive (most of the time)?
- Do I cope with stress well?
- Do I view challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles?
- Do I function independently, but know when I need to ask for help?
- Do I take responsibility for my own behavior?
Campus Resources:
Counseling Services: Free and confidential services available to assist students in overcoming obstacles that may otherwise prevent them from attaining academic, personal and professional goals.
Environmental Consciousness: An awareness of one's connection to their environment; making responsible choices to improve and sustain the earth
Ask yourself:
- Am I aware of human impact on the environment?
- Do I recycle, reduce and reuse?
- Do I find time to spend outdoors in nature?
- Do I work to ensure stability and longevity of our natural resources?
Campus Resources:
UWRF Sustainability: Campus resources including news, events and green campus initiatives
Financial Wellness:
- Knowledge of resources that will help fund education and living expenses.
- The ability to maintain a balanced budget.
- Preparedness for all expenses, including short-term, long-term, and emergencies.
Campus Resources:
Financial Aid: Provide financial assistance in an accurate, efficient and timely manner as well as to provide the best possible service.
Intellectual Inquiry: Playing an active role in one's own educational experience and learning process.
Ask yourself:
- Am I in college because I want to be, or because I have been told I must be?
- Do I question information I receive through various sources?
- Am I proactive in seeking out support for my academic needs?
- Do I see out ways to directly apply concepts I learn in the classroom?
Campus Resources
- Academic Success Center: Pre-Major Advising, Tutoring Services, Disability Services and TRIO Services.
- Office of International Education: International study opportunities such as Wisconsin in Scotland, Semester Abroad, St. Martin's College Exchange, Greek Seminar and more.
- Library: Includes Area Research Center and University Archives, circulation, government information, Interlibrary Loan/Universal Borrowing, library instruction, reference, reserve, Textbook Services.
Finding Your Career Path: A positive perception of the career related path one is working toward.
Ask yourself:
- Do I like most of my classes?
- Am I motivated to find an internship in my field of study?
- Do I feel confident about my post-college plans?
- Is it easy for me to make long-range goals about my future?
Campus Resources
- Career Services: Provides assistance in identifying a major or career field, utilizes career-focused self-assessments, services and resources related to resumes, cover letters, professional portfolios, interviewing and etiquette skills and identifying jobs and internships.
Physical Wellness and Personal Safety: A perception and expectation of physical health.
Ask yourself
- Am I exercising regularly?
- Is my diet balanced?
- Do I get 6-8 hours of sleep on average/night?
- Do I practice moderation in all areas of my life?
- Am I safe when it comes to my sexual interactions?
Campus Resources
- Campus Recreation: Hunt Ice Arena, Knowles Field house, Karges Center, open recreation, memberships, intramural sports, Falcon Outdoor Adventures, sport clubs, fitness opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the surrounding communities.
- Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic: Provides speech-language, hearing and swallowing evaluation and therapy services. A few services offered are in the areas of hearing and hearing aid maintenance, articulation/phonology, foreign accent reduction, stuttering, voice, language, feeding and swallowing, cognitive aspects of communication, social aspects of communication and augmentative/alternative communication.
- Student Health Services: Health services available to students, health insurance, immunizations, emergency medical care, survey data, health and mental health resources and wellness programs.
- Student Conduct and Community Standards: Promotes student awareness and understanding of their rights and responsibilities as members of the university community.
- University Police: Protects and serves the university community through a variety of crime prevention and intervention services and strategies.
Social Intelligence: One's connection with family, friends or coworkers. Giving and receiving support from others and being valued in one's own relationships.
Ask yourself:
- Do I like myself as a person?
- Do I interact easily with people of different ages, backgrounds, races and lifestyles?
- Do I connect well with others and foster healthy friendships?
- Can I communicate my feelings effectively?
- Do I do a good job at balancing time between responsibilities and relaxation?
Campus Resources
- Office of International Education (Study Abroad): International study opportunities such as Wisconsin in Scotland, Semester Abroad, St. Martin's College Exchange, Greek Seminar and more.
- Residence Life: Creating residential communities where students live civilly, learn effectively and discover success.
- Student Involvement: Learn more about upcoming events, student clubs and organizations, fraternity and sorority life and other involvement opportunities.
- Veterans' Services Office: Assistance for veterans, reservists, National Guard, active duty and family members with education benefits, paper work, community, county, state and federal resources.
Spiritual Awareness: A positive perception of meaning and purpose in life.
Ask yourself:
- Do my decisions reflect my personal values and ethics?
- Am I open to experiencing new things?
- Do I have a good understanding of where I fit into the world?
Related Links:
- Student Health and Counseling
- Counseling Services
- Health Services
- Mantra
- Emergency and Crisis Situations
- Concern for a Student
Student Health and Counseling
254 Rodli Hall
River Falls, WI 54022
student.health.services@uwrf.edu
counseling.services@uwrf.edu
715-425-3293 (Health Services)
715-425-3884 (Counseling)
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Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Feedback? Visit uwrf.edu/DeanOfStudents.