Student Flourishing Initiative

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Student Flourishing Initiative

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ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ launched the Student Flourishing Initiative to strengthen our ongoing campuswide commitment to student mental health and wellness. Announced by Chancellor Justin Schwartz in March 2025, this initiative aims to strengthen collaborative, comprehensive, and effective programs and policies that both mitigate risk and promote student flourishing. The initiative is expected to result in a set of recommendations for specific implementation actions and a collaborative plan for assessing impact over time.Ìý

Our Team

The initiative is chaired by Sona Dimidjian, Director of the Renée Crown Wellness Institute and Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, D'Andra Mull, Vice Chancellor of Student Life, and Ann Schmiesing, Senior Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives and Professor of German and Slavic Languages. It brings together faculty, staff, and students from across campus and includes a formal partnership with The Jed Foundation (JED), a national nonprofit focused on protecting emotional health and preventing suicide.Ìý

At the heart of this effort is a commitment to center the voices and needs of students. A ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Student Voice and Leadership Council will provide strategic input through ongoing focus groups and dialogue with undergraduate and graduate students. You can find more information about the Council here.Ìý

  • Scott Adler - Dean, Graduate School and Professor of Political Science
  • Daniel Acuna - Associate Professor, Computer Science
  • Shelly Bacon - Senior Associate Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education
  • Devin Cramer - Dean of Students & Associate VC, Student Life
  • Kat Dailey - Assistant VC, Health and Wellness
  • John Davis - Dean, College of Music
  • Sona Dimidjian - Director, Crown Institute and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
  • Chris Ewing - Vice Chancellor for Infrastructure and Resilience
  • Elizabeth Romero Fuerte - Vice Chancellor for Infrastructure and Resilience
  • June Gruber - Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Chair of BFA Student Affairs Committee
  • Alison Hanson - Program and Assessment Manager, Leadership Support and Programming
  • Theresa D. Hernández - Director, Crawford Family WHOLE Student-Athlete Program and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
  • Montelleo Hobley Jr. - Director of Threat Assessment
  • Amy Hutton - Vice Chancellor, Enrollment Management
  • Rosi Kaiser - Director, Center for Healthy Mind and Mood and Professor, Psychology and Neuroscience
  • Jess Keating - Assistant Vice Chancellor for Data & Analytics
  • Tamar Kodish - Assistant Professor, Psychology and Neuroscience
  • Craig Kuehnert - Director, Residence Life
  • Jessica Ladd-Webert - Senior Director of Trauma Response and OVA
  • Aris Larson - CUSG, Physical and Mental Health and Safety Chair
  • Joshua Lindenstein - Senior Director of Communication Operations
  • Daryl Maeda - Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
  • John Masulit - CUSG, Student Body President
  • Meg Murray - Director, Disability Services and the Student Testing Center
  • D’Andra Mull - Vice Chancellor, Student Life
  • Tina Pittman Wagers - Clinical Professor, Director of Raimy Clinic, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
  • Ryan Ragaglia - GPSG Senator; PhD Student, Leeds; Mental Health Researcher
  • Erika Randall - Interim Dean & Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education
  • Kris Richards - Director, Medical Services
  • Elizabeth Romero Fuerte - Assistant VP/Assistant VC, Digital Experience & Technology for Learner Success
  • Shawhin Roudbari - Co-Director, CEDaR and Associate Professor, Environmental Design
  • Amanda Scates-Preisinger - Director, Health Promotion
  • Liz Schmidt - Director, CAPS
  • Ann Schmiesing - Senior Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Professor of German and Slavic Languages
  • Corry Smith - Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life
  • Joe Thomas - Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Life
  • Leah Teeters - Outreach and Education Director, Crown Institute
  • Lane Washington - Senior Advisor/Interim Assistant VC, Student Life
  • Teresa Wroe - Assistant VC of Prevention Education & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
  • Julia Zigarelli - Deputy Director; Clinical Associate Professor, Crown InstituteÌý

Our Work

The advisory committee’s work is organized around the Crown Institute’s participatory cycle, a proven approach that ensures initiatives are designed with, not on or for, the communities they aim to serve.ÌýÌý

Throughout each phase, the advisory committee will provide recommendations and updates to Chancellor Schwartz, including specific actions and evaluation plans to strengthen student mental health support across ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ.

Seeking Support

Access 24/7 support through a variety of resources.

ÌýÌý CallÌý

ÌýÌý TextÌý

  • Colorado Crisis Services/Mental Health Line: Text 988 orÌýlive chat atÌý

ÌýÌý In Person

  • Clinica Drop in Crisis Center: 3180 Airport Rd. Boulder, CO 80301
  • Boulder Community Health Hospital: 4747 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, CO 8030