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February Webinar
Don't forget to register for tomorrow's webinar with Oklahoma State University: "Leveraging Data and Community Partnerships to support community well-being and campus success."

Register here. Watch past webinars here.
Grant Award Winners
Thank you to everyone who submitted proposals. 

We are thrilled to congratulate these universities and colleges who received our grant awards:
  • The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing Wellness Initiative: MINDSTRONG™/MINDBODYSTRONG™ - The Pennsylvania State University 
  • Journey to a Heart Safe Community - Molloy College Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing & Health Sciences
  • Ensuring Success for Grieving Nursing Students through Mentorship and Community - Auburn University
  • Examining the Role of Culture in Undergraduate Honors Students - Purdue University
 
Learn more about the grants - 
  • The evidence-based practice projects grants assist members in translating evidence from research into academic settings to improve population well-being in institutions of higher learning and their communities
  • The research grants advance the science of academic wellness and create best practices to improve well-being in institutions of higher learning and their communities

A special thank you to the BHAC EBP / Research committee for their time in reviewing all of the submissions.
Summit to Summit
The BHAC Advisory Board is excited to launch “Summit to Summit." This new initiative extends the BHAC summit outcomes, helps you stay connected to previous speakers and BHAC members, and allows you to keep finding inspiration between summits. Hear virtual updates on timely topics presented at previous summits and continue pushing forward important health promotion work.

Keep an eye out for the first “Summit to Summit” feature in March 2022.
BHAC Membership Survey
As part of our strategic planning efforts to serve our members better, we are asking our BHAC members to complete a survey. In February, we emailed a link to complete the survey.

The results of the survey will be used to shape future programming and benefits. Thanks to everyone who has already completed the survey!
Reviewers Needed
We are still looking for individuals interested in contributing comprehensive, evidence-based practices for faculty, staff, and student wellness, academic medical centers, and wellness innovation.

Why get involved?  Participating in the BHAC journal review process gives you experience with the publishing process while helping build evidence-based practices, policies, and recommendations to enhance wellness in academic communities. If you are an experienced author or reviewer, we welcome your input to our mission. If you have ambitions of publishing in the future, consider becoming a reviewer.

Work alongside individuals from across the USA sharing best-in-class strategies and ideas. If you are master and PhD prepared and are interested in submitting, email your CV to Megan Amaya.
The HERO Forum Conference – Submit Proposals
The Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO) Forum conference is an annual event focused on advancing health, well-being, and performance through employer and employee leadership. Each year, a University Summit meeting is offered, in conjunction with the HERO Forum, to provide wellness professionals working within higher education the opportunity to network and learn. Efforts are currently underway to plan for the Fall 2022 University Summit and presentation proposals are currently being accepted for the HERO Forum22. Please consider sending in a proposal and email Mary Imboden, HERO Director of Research, if you are interested in receiving notifications about the University Summit.