Rowan Thrive

Rowan Thrive

What is Rowan Thrive?

At Rowan University, we believe that fostering well-being is essential for success both inside and outside the classroom. That's why we embrace Rowan Thrive—a comprehensive framework, toolkit, and philosophy that supports your personal growth and academic achievement. Rowan Thrive is woven throughout our campus community to help you cultivate a mindset and behaviors that promote purpose, resilience, reflection, and meaningful connections. This approach empowers you to live in alignment with your values, unlock your full potential, and discover your best self. Rowan Thrive focuses on six key dimensions that guide you on your journey toward well-being and success:
  • Physical: Making intentional choices each day to take care of your body
  • Social: Building meaningful connections and engaging with others in our community
  • Emotional: Cultivate resilience and emotional well-being to navigate life’s challenges and triumphs 
  • Community: Developing a sense of belonging and responsibility to something greater than yourself
  • Purpose: Discovering and pursuing activities that bring meaning, motivation, and joy to your life
  • Financial: Managing your finances effectively to support both your short-term needs and long-term goals
In addition to the six dimensions of Rowan Thrive, we also have the Rowan Thrive Outcomes. These outcomes serve as a roadmap, outlining the opportunities you’ll have to engage with well-being throughout your time at Rowan. They also offer insight into how your experiences with well-being can build upon and connect with one another, both during your time at Rowan and beyond. You can explore these outcomes further by following this link: Thrive Outcomes.

Click here to download the Strive to Thrive Program Log

Click here to download the Rowan Strive to Thrive Classroom Program Faculty Guide

What is the Rowan Strive to Thrive Program?

The Rowan Strive to Thrive Program is designed to:

  • Introduce students to the Rowan Thrive;
  • Help students begin to think about and cultivate their own well-being;
  • Connect and engage students with the many resources, events, and services the university offers to help students develop and sustain well-being.

Through this program students will learn about the six dimensions of well-being, identify and engage in programs or events over the course of the semester for each dimension, and reflect upon their efforts to cultivate their own well-being and resiliency.  

The Rowan Strive to Thrive Program can be completed using the following steps:

  1. Visit the Rowan Thrive homepage and watch the video to learn more about the initiative. www.rowan.edu/thrive
  2. Explore each of the 6 dimensions of well-being (physical, social, emotional, community, purpose, and financial) and Thrive Outcomes to consider how each relates to your personal life.
  3. Participate in an event, program, or activity of your choosing identified for each of the six-dimensions of well-being. A complete overview and list of on-campus and local resources can be found on the Rowan Thrive webpage: www.rowan.edu/thrive. Cultivating well-being is a process that takes time and cannot be rushed, so be sure to participate in programs throughout the semester and not all at once, or at the very end. A good rule of thumb is to attend two events in the first month, two events in the second month, and two events in the third month of the semester.
  4. Record your participation in the log below. List the name of the program, event, or activity and the date that you participated. Briefly explain how this event relates to your well-being for that dimension.
  5. Reflect upon your efforts to think about and cultivate your own well being and resiliency. Write a one-page final reflection.

Implementation

The Rowan Strive to Thrive Program should be completed over the course of the semester and is worth 10% of your grade.  You should record your entries and reflection directly on this document and submit to your professor on the following due dates:

               Week 4: Completed log for two dimensions

               Week 8: Completed log for two dimensions

               Week 12: Completed log for two dimensions and final reflection

 Entries will be graded based on completion and not content.  The Strive to Thrive Program is designed to be implemented as is, however your professor may make changes to the requirements and timeline, so always check in with your professor if you have questions.

Rowan Resources: If you find that you are in need of additional support, know that there are resources at Rowan that can help – consult with your professor or contact or visit the Wellness Center (856-256-4333) for support.