Rowan Thrive
Rowan Thrive
What is Rowan Thrive?
Wherever you come from and wherever you plan to go, life in a University community will be like the rest of life: full of choices, opportunities and challenges. What might surprise you is that you can thrive, no matter what's going on around you—at Rowan and in the rest of life—when you make well-being a way of life.
Well-being means something different to everyone, but in general, it's the sense of feeling good about you and your place in the world. It goes beyond classroom and career. It’s really about reflecting on each person’s way to be well and use healthy solutions when we encounter life’s 3 Ts:
- Transitions: Planned and unplanned changes in life like transitioning from high school to college, transferring to Rowan, to changes of semesters and transitions to summer or winter breaks;
- Triumphs: Reflecting on high points in life and to cherish them and keep them close when you are not feeling great;
- Tragedies or trauma: Situations where you have to bounce back including dealing with grief, health concerns, major mental health situations, where you have to personalize a healthy option to learn and grow from it.
Rowan Thrive is our community's commitment to help each person cultivate well-being throughout life's journey of highs and lows. It is a toolkit for developing a mindset, actions and behaviors that will help you build a life of purpose, resilience and engagement. Rowan Thrive is designed to help you live according to your values, maximize your potential and find your best self.
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:
- Visit the Rowan Thrive homepage and watch the video to learn more about the initiative. www.rowan.edu/thrive
- Explore each of the 6 dimensions of well-being (physical, social, emotional, community, purpose, and financial) and consider how each relates to your personal life.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.