CBS Students Name Faculty, TAs Aggie Well-Being Champions
New campus award recognizes instructors who cultivate spaces where undergrads thrive
Faculty members in the College of Biological Sciences (CBS) and graduate student teaching assistants who support CBS undergraduates have been named Aggie Well-Being Champions. The new award recognizes instructors who prioritize students’ well-being and cultivate spaces where undergraduates can thrive.
The award was created by Student Health and Counseling Services, and the Center for Educational Effectiveness, which partnered with CBS to pilot the inaugural cycle. Senior health promotion specialist Shantille Connolly came up with the idea when looking for ways to work with faculty on improving student health and wellness. She realized that many instructors were already providing significant support to their students. “We hope this award will influence other faculty to do this work, if they can see the positive impact on students,” she said.