Programs

HealthEU (HEU) courses are designed to help students develop the knowledge, skills and habits that support lifelong wellness. Students can enroll in courses that explore one or more dimensions of well-being — community, emotional, financial, physical, purpose and social. While each course may focus on specific dimensions, all emphasize the interconnected nature of wellness and well-being.

Offered through the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education, HEU courses encourage students to complement their academic pursuits with wellness-focused learning. Through hands-on activities, discussion and reflection, students gain practical skills, explore topics related to health and wellness, and apply what they learn to their academic, professional and personal lives.

The HealthEU Student Well-Being Connectors play a key role in advancing the university’s strategic goal of cultivating a culture of health and well-being on a vibrant residential campus. Student Well-Being Connectors are part-time student employees who support HealthEU initiatives through peer engagement, outreach and programming.

Student Connectors advance HealthEU priorities by designing, promoting and facilitating activities and programs that help students build healthy habits, strengthen resilience, foster connection and navigate campus resources. Through their work, Connectors help create opportunities for students to engage in wellness practices while supporting a culture of well-being across the Elon community.

New Connectors are hired each spring. Interested students should keep an eye on the Elon Job Network for future opportunities.

Are you interested in advancing health and wellness by becoming a certified Health and Wellness Coach? The Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education offers students the opportunity to pursue health and wellness coaching as a professional pathway through the Health and Wellness Coach Badge. Students who complete all courses prior to the senior year can apply for a campus job as a Peer Health and Wellness Coach.

The Health and Wellness Coach Badge Program is an Approved Health and Wellness Coach Training Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the HWC Certifying Examination to become a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).

Are you a faculty or staff member who is passionate about health and wellness and interested in helping foster a culture of well-being at Elon? Join the inaugural cohort of HealthEU Champions and help shape a new program designed to support the well-being of Elon employees.

The HealthEU Champions program is based on best practices to advance workplace wellness and well-being. HealthEU Champions receive training, funding and support to advance Elon’s commitment to a culture of health and well-being at the departmental level. The inaugural cohort will have an important role in the development of the program.

Email Dr. Anu Räisänen, Director of HealthEU Initiatives, if you are interested in learning more about HealthEU Champions.

Exercise is Medicine® is a global health initiative, managed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The Exercise is Medicine® on Campus (EIM-OC) initiative brings this global work to university campuses.

Elon University has a vision of enabling all community members across the university to discover, share, and adopt the principles of Exercise is Medicine® to promote chronic disease prevention and improve mental and physical well-being.

At Elon, we believe that social connections and a sense of belonging will help our exceptional faculty and staff thrive. Building a community that transforms mind, body, and spirit allows employees to thrive and support student success.

To promote social connection and belonging, HealthEU Initiatives in collaboration with the Division of Inclusive Excellence and the Staff Advisory Council offer monthly opportunities for Elon employees to have fun, enjoy culture, be active, play games and try new things.

Some of the past events include kayaking on the Haw River,  bingo, Halloween cookie decorating, and bowling.

The Andrew G. Bennett ’08 Student Wellness Innovation Grants empower students to turn ideas into action by supporting projects and initiatives that advance health and well-being at Elon. Designed to encourage creativity, leadership and collaboration, these grants help students develop solutions that positively impact the campus community.

Through funding and support, Innovation Grants provide opportunities for students to address well-being challenges, strengthen campus connections and create meaningful experiences for their peers. Projects may focus on one or more dimensions of well-being while contributing to student success and a thriving campus environment.

The Wellness Faculty Scholars Program is a cross-disciplinary community of faculty dedicated to advancing well-being in the classroom and beyond. Led by the Faculty Fellow of Wellness and Well-Being, the program brings together Scholars to explore evidence-based strategies to infuse wellness pedagogy into teaching practices and course policies. The program supports faculty development while fostering a campus culture that values balance, resilience, and holistic wellness for educators and students alike.