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Positive well-being is a key predictor for learning and student success. Research indicates that well-being is associated with deep learning, and that teaching practices contribute to experiences of well-being (Adler, 2016; Fernandez et al, 2016, Harward, 2016; Stanton, Zandvliet, Dhaliwal & Black, 2016). In partnership with the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Teaching and Learning Centre, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Health Promotion works with instructional staff and faculty to create conditions for well-being within learning environments. ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Health Promotion is expanding this network by partnering with TILT to pilot a seminar series and grants program. This new program is intended to:

• Provide support for ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV faculty to investigate strategies that create conditions of well-being in learning environments.
• Increase knowledge of ways faculty can create well-being in learning environments.
• Provide the opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration through a well-being lens.
• Facilitate knowledge and ideas exchange that contribute to identifying effective practices that enhance student well-being.

Throughout this program, participants will:

• Gain knowledge about the importance of and how to create conditions of well-being in learning environments that positively affect student academic success.
• Develop a project proposal to implement and evaluate changes made to a learning environment in order to foster learning and well-being.
• Provide input to and receive feedback from fellow program participants and facilitators.
• Receive up to $5000 of funding to support the design and/or implementation and evaluation of their work.
• Submit a final report and share the outcomes of the project by connecting with other faculty members and colleagues within and outside of the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV community.