Our Shared Vision
Collective Impact Model
The Wake Forest University Campus Life Strategic Vision includes, as one of its tenets, the evolution toward becoming a health-promoting university with an environment where caring for oneself and caring for others is essential to our programming and practices. We are committed to a comprehensive approach to wellbeing, which actively advances the work of campus-wide public health coalitions to elevate the work of the eight (8) dimensions of wellbeing within the framework of the Thrive initiative.
The collective impact model is a collaborative approach to addressing complex social issues by bringing together a variety of interested and engaged parties from different sectors to work toward a common goal. Each of the groups listed below works on a focused area of wellbeing.
Together, the groups create a collective positive impact on our community that is greater than any of them alone.
Coalition Meetings
We Are Wake Mental Health Coalition
- Monthly – Third Tuesday
- 12-1 p.m. (lunch provided)
Coalition Against Interpersonal Violence
- Monthly – Second Friday
- 9:30-10:30 a.m. (Coffee and Continental Breakfast provided)
Harm Reduction (AOD)
- Monthly – Third Thursday
- 12 p.m. (lunch provided)
Please contact the co-chairs with questions.
The Access and Belonging Coalition works toward an equitable experience for all Wake Forest Students by addressing issues related to ensuring students have access to basic needs for academic and personal success.
For more information, contact Nate French at frenchtn@wfu.edu or Brad Shugoll at shugolbd@wfu.edu.
The Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Harm Reduction Coalition works toward reducing the harm caused by the misuse and/or abuse of substances in the Wake Forest community.
For more information, contact Jonah Neville at nevillej@wfu.edu.
The Coalition Against Interpersonal Violence works toward promoting healthy relationships and eliminating the harm caused by interpersonal violence in the Wake Forest community.
For more information, contact Hannah Dean at deanh@wfu.edu or Deb Marke at marked@wfu.edu.
The Hazing Prevention Coalition works toward eliminating the harm caused by hazing-related activities in the Wake Forest community by promoting a healthy joining culture and supporting organizations and groups in practicing positive welcoming and training for new members.
For more information, contact Chris Powell at powellw@wfu.edu or Tim Wilkinson at wilkints@wfu.edu.
The Peer Network is a group of highly knowledgeable, well-resourced students who teach, guide, and promote health and wellbeing at Wake Forest University. With support from the University Counseling Center, Deacon Health, and the Safe Office, The Office of Wellbeing serves as the center for peer education on campus. Peer educators promote the interdependence of thriving through the University’s comprehensive approach to the eight dimensions of wellbeing: Physical, Emotional, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual, Occupational, Social, and Spiritual.
For more information, contact Marian Trattner at trattnm@wfu.edu.
The Physical Health and Fitness Coalition is designed to work toward increasing physical health and fitness for all members of the Wake Forest Community by supporting and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
The We Are Wake Mental Health Coalition works toward increasing the overall mental and emotional wellbeing in the Wake Forest community by elevating a consciousness of care and connection on campus.
For more information, contact Denisha Champion at champida@wfu.edu, Ashley Hawkins Parham at hawkinaa@wfu.edu, or Zakiyyah Niang at niangz@wfu.edu.