The University of Delaware has joined a foreign effort to harness the effect of higher education on the progression and modeling of fitness promotion strategies.
By signing the Okanagan Charter, DU joins other higher education establishments in the International Network of Universities and Colleges Promoting Health to transform fitness and sustainability by strengthening communities and society, and contributing to the well-being of people, places and the planet. .
“Promoting the well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and campus surroundings at large is critical to DU’s commitment to excellence, and our adoption of the Okanagan Charter is a vital step toward achieving that goal,” said UD President Dennis Assanis. “We continue to expand our comprehensive aid systems and resources, and we seek to be leaders in this effort nationally and globally. “
Created through participants from more than forty-five countries and various fitness and higher education organizations, the Okanagan Charter puts higher education at the forefront of this effort.
As a component of this effort, UD is committed to infusing fitness into all facets of the University; create a culture of compassion, well-being, equity and social justice on campus; the health of those who live, learn, paint and play here; and strengthen the sustainability of netpaintings and society at large.
Kathy Matt, Dean of the College of Health Sciences, said: “The Okanagan Charter outlines two calls to action: incorporating a culture of physical exercise on campus and leading the promotion of physical exercise. As leaders in exercise care, we perceive that the mere absence of disease in an individual does not necessarily guarantee fitness and well-being. It is imperative that we make intentional efforts to create a strong culture of fitness and wellness. As a campus, it is vital that we are interconnected like other people and play a role in creating and cultivating our built and herbal environments, making sure we can all thrive here at DU. “
“It’s very important to maintain intellectual fitness and well-being on our campus to deal with stress and burnout,” said Maria Gentile, a graduate student in the Department of Nutrition and Behavioral Health. “The demands of college can seem overwhelming, so taking a step back, being intentional with wellness practices, and doing what we want can make all the difference in students’ educational experiences. “
A special occasion to commemorate this new initiative will take place from 10 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. on Thursday, October 13 in front of the Warner Hall Wellness Center. Employee health and well-being and student health will feature a diversity of activities and gifts for academics and employees. In case of rain, the activities will be moved to Warner Hall.
For more facts and tactics for getting involved, visit the Campus Coalition for Wellbeing and Mental Health website.
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