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Considering wellbeing in our teaching and learning practices helps our students achieve their full potential.

Creating positive classrooms, lecture halls and research labs where students feel supported and connected helps to promote and enhance learning outcomes and equip them for success.

Here, faculty members will find tools to help support student wellbeing in learning environments.

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THE TEACHERS PROJECT: TRAINING & ENGAGING ACADEMICS TO SUPPORT STUDENT WELLBEING

The TEACHERS Project investigates the impact of supporting faculty members in adopting course-based interventions to improve student wellbeing....

Trauma Informed Practices in Recreation

Consider these techniques to take a trauma-informed approach to planning fitness classes and sports programs, and help create a more inclusive...

Inclusive Physical Activity Toolkit

The Inclusive Physical Activity Toolkit is designed to support Inclusive Physical Activity across both UBC Vancouver and UBC...

Fostering Academic Tenacity: Physical Activity

Exercise has many benefits beyond just the physical; moving more can help promote positive mental and social wellbeing, improve learning,...

Teaching Practices that Support Wellbeing

Considering wellbeing in our teaching and learning practices helps our students achieve their full potential.

Creating positive classrooms...

Encouraging Self-Compassion

Self-compassion is a concept which includes the independent, yet interactive, constructs of self-kindness, common humanity and mindfulness (Neff,...

Embedding Mental Health Literacy

In recent research, post-secondary students at a Canadian institution reported negative attitudes towards help-seeking and interest in learning...

UBC Student Health, Wellbeing & Wellness Supports

UBC has many resources to help support the health and wellbeing of students. Visit the following links to learn more:

Visit the Student...

Thrive in the Classroom Power Point

Faculty play an important role is supporting student mental health. Share these Thrive Power Point slides in your classroom, lab, or lecture, to...

Sexual Violence Prevention and Response (SVPRO) folder

The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) is a safe and confidential place for students, faculty and staff who have experienced...

Invite the Move U Crew to your classroom

The Move U Crew is committed to enhancing campus wellbeing. They do this by offering movement breaks in classes, conferences and meetings, hosting...

Teaching Practices that Promote Wellbeing

Studies have indicated that good mental health and wellbeing enhances a student’s ability to learn. Evidence also shows that different teaching...

Supporting Students in Distress

Everyone plays an important role in supporting student mental health and wellbeing. Faculty and staff can use these campus-specific guides to know...

Thrive at UBC

Faculty partners are integral to improving student success by promoting positive mental health in the classroom, lab, and across...

Early Alert

Supporting student learning and success is a priority for UBC. Early Alert helps achieve this goal by helping faculty and staff provide more...

Take a Stand Policy

The School of Health and Exercise Sciences (Okanagan Campus) shares their policy for incorporating standing and movement breaks for students...

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We all have a hand in shaping campus environments that support health, wellbeing, and sustainability. By championing wellbeing, we can build stronger and more inclusive communities at UBC and beyond.