The Raise Up GW Certificate program allows students to engage each of the eight dimensions of well-being: Physical, Social, Emotional, Intellectual, Financial, Environmental, Spiritual, and Cultural.
Program Requirements
Upon acceptance into the program, students must complete the following requirements to receive recognition:
Participants must attend our monthly, in-person meetings, which will be held on the following Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 PM.
| Session Date | Dimension of Well-being |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 29, 2021 |
Introduction to the Program / Social |
| Wednesday, October 6, 2021 |
Intellectual |
| Wednesday, November 3, 2021 |
Cultural |
| Wednesday, December 1, 2021 |
Spiritual |
| Wednesday, January 12, 2022 |
Financial |
| Wednesday, February 2, 2022 |
Physical |
| Wednesday, March 2, 2022 |
Emotional |
| Wednesday, April 6, 2022 |
Environmental |
| Wednesday, April 13, 2022 |
Closing Event with the Deans |
Participants must also attend at least five GW events, workshops or programs of their choosing in five different dimensions of well-being.
In groups, participants will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in designing a well-being program, workshop, or event relating to a dimension of their choosing. This will include outlining:
- Goals and objectives for the initiative
- An evaluation plan
- Event logistics and budget
- A marketing and promotion plan
- A run-of-show document
At the closing event with the deans on April 13, each group will get to share their well-being program with Dean Petty and Senior Associate Dean Coleman.
Janet Gunawan
She/Her/Hers
Program Participant, 2020-2021
[This program] has taught me to look at well-being holistically. I now regularly check in with myself to ensure that I am growing in the eight different dimensions of well-being — especially the dimensions I did not consider before...I highly recommend participating in this program if you have an interest in learning about well-being and would like to have an impact on the GW community!
Registration
Applications will open on Engage from September 7-22, 2021. Both undergraduate and gradute students are encouraged to apply. The program is intended to be completed over two consecutive semesters.
Program Outcomes
Through participating in this co-curricular certificate program, students will:
- Expand their knowledge of well-being
- Identify ways in which well-being plays an integral role in their success at GW
- Gain knowledge of on-campus well-being services
Upon successful completion of the program, students will:
- Earn a well-being certificate
- Receive a graduation cord
- Be recognized as part of the Student Life Awards
- Attend a special event with Dean Petty and Senior Associate Dean Coleman
Students should only participate in one co-curricular certificate program at a time. Any questions about the Raise Up GW Certificate can be directed to [email protected].
