UConn is joining an international movement to promote the well-being of people, place, and the planet in all aspects of its operations, joining a growing number of colleges and universities nationwide advancing health as part of their mission.
On Wednesday, UConn will officially adopt and commit to the Okanagan Charter: An International Charter for Health Promoting Universities and Colleges. UConn leaders will sign the commitment Wednesday at the Board of Trustees meeting, joining about two dozen institutions that have adopted it so far, and more than 230 in its network of schools sharing best practices and lessons learned.
To become a Health Promoting University, UConn will measure its current services and approaches to promoting the health and well-being of its campus communities and beyond, and will create strategies to connect various initiatives and make wellness a core part of University operations.