health promoting university
division of campus and community wellbeing
A movement of care and belonging.
As of March 27, Purdue Fort Wayne has committed to being a Health Promoting Campus by adopting the Okanagan Charter. We strive to change the common narrative that work and school are nothing but stress and struggle. Instead, our campus—as a workplace, an educational institution, and a community cornerstone—is filled with resources and champions of your well-being.
definition
What does health promoting mean?
Health promoting is about your ability to thrive. With support and resources, we strive to expand our presence as a welcoming, well-being focused culture in which students, staff, and faculty can flourish physically, emotionally, educationally, occupationally, and socially.
Okanagan Charter
The movement that started it all.
The international Okanagan Charter is a guiding and aspirational document that was developed by numerous health promotion scholars, researchers, practitioners, and administrators. The document explores the language, principles, and framework that higher-education institutions need in order to develop and model health-promoting strategies on campus.