Everyone Matters at Michigan.
College campuses are uniquely poised to explore and cultivate mattering for students, faculty, and staff. For a student, the college years are critical in fostering their sense of purpose. For a faculty or staff member, a belief in the value of their individual expertise and contributions not only strengthens their sense of mattering but also, in turn, creates a more positive environment for students.
The frame of mattering especially complements Michigan’s institutional dedication to the public good, preparing graduates and employees to lead in ways that bring them deep value while changing the world for the better.
At Michigan, we believe that we cannot be the leaders and best if we do not feel our best. The Mattering at Michigan Initiative will help to ensure every member of our community not only knows they matter—but knows they matter here.
Active Initiatives
Academic Course ALA 240: Living Well in College and Beyond
A 2-credit social science course that combines leadership skills and wellness competencies, ALA 240 prepares the next generation of leaders.
Experience Rx
Students connect to meaningful activities, such as nature, arts, or movement, through “social prescriptions” catered to their interests and goals.
Large-course Wellness Check-ins
Students complete a brief check-in questionnaire that gauges their well-being, provides optional feedback to the instructor, and offers a connection with a wellness coach during a stressful time of the semester.
JED Campus
A nationwide initiative of the Jed Foundation, JED Campus provides a framework for our campus to evaluate and strengthen mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention resources.
