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 open every fall semester. Both undergraduate and graduate 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
Program Recognition
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].
