The Wellness Collaborative at the University of Waterloo was created in response to and guided by the principles of the Okanagan Charter: An International Charter for Health Promoting Universities and Colleges.
This Charter, signed by the University of Waterloo in 2018, calls on post-secondary schools to actively integrate health and wellness into the learning environments, business operations, and academic mandates. These efforts will support a culture of empathy, sustainability, and social justice. By supporting the wellbeing of everyone at Waterloo, we will enhance the success of our institution through increased recruitment, retention, and academic achievement.
The University of Waterloo is also committed to working towards becoming a leader in establishing new and innovative health promotion projects, initiatives, research, and learning opportunities.
In working towards these aspirational commitments, the Wellness Collaborative has identified five priority areas based on the unique needs and context of Waterloo
Learn more about the five priority areas and how the University of Waterloo is making ongoing efforts to implement positive change within each area.
These priorities may shift over time to be responsive to emerging needs of our community.
News
Leveraging the Okanagan Charter Event Held in December
On December 9, University of Waterloo, University of British Columbia, and McGill University hosted Leveraging the Okanagan Charter to Bounce Forward from the Major Crises of our Time: COVID-19 Pandemic, Systemic Racism, Colonialism, and the Climate Emergency. This dynamic event attracted over 250 leaders, administrators and students from higher education across the globe, as part of the leadership dialogue series.
Leveraging the Okanagan Charter to Bounce Forward From the Major Crises of our Time: COVID-19 Pandemic, Systemic Racism, Colonialism, and the Climate Emergency
Leveraging the Okanagan Charter to Bounce Forward From the Major Crises of our Time: COVID-19 Pandemic, Systemic Racism, Colonialism, and the Climate Emergency
Missed the live panel? Watch the recorded session on the Canadian Health Promoting Campuses website.
The Canadian Health Promoting Campus Network and the Universities of British Columbia, Waterloo, and McGill invite you to join them in a dialogue that will investigate:
Join the Conference on Student Mental Health Research - November 5th
The Wellness Collaborative and Committee on Student Mental Health (Co-SMH) work closely to ensure that the mental health of everyone at the University of Waterloo continues to be at the forefront. We are very excited to announce that Co-SMH will be hosting the University of Waterloo's inaugural Virtual Conference on Student Mental Health Research on November 5th, 2020, as part of Thrive Week. The goal of this event is to bring together members of the Waterloo community to share knowledge, connect researchers, and promote mental wellness.