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Well-Being Leadership in Higher Education Cover

Well-Being Leadership in Higher Education: A Guide for Successful Well-Being Programs

Health, Safety, and Well-being Wellness and Health Promotion AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Graduate Mid-Level New Professional Senior Level Undergraduate VP for Student Affairs
June 23, 2025 Thaddeus J. Mantaro Ryan M. Travia

Coming January 2026. Available for preorder.

Well-Being Leadership in Higher Education is a groundbreaking guide that reimagines how colleges and universities can center well-being as a strategic priority to enhance student success and institutional effectiveness. Blending theory, research, and practice, this timely volume brings together a wide range of voices from across higher education—student affairs leaders, chief wellness officers, clinicians, and faculty—who share powerful insights and actionable strategies for leading transformative well-being initiatives. Readers will find field-tested approaches for assessing and evaluating outcomes, creating integrated models of care, and engaging students as key stakeholders in shaping campus cultures of health and wellness. As higher education continues to respond to the growing mental health crisis, this book offers a compelling call to action and a clear roadmap for embedding well-being into policies, programs, and daily practice.

Paperback | 2026

ISBN: 978-1-948213-49-3

Member Price
29.95
Non-Member Price
34.95
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Table of Contents

Foreword
James Wilkinson and Stephanie A. Gordon

Preface
Ryan M. Travia and Thaddeus J. Mantaro

Part I: Foundations of Well-Being Leadership

Chapter 1 – An Evidence-Based Approach to Building a Culture of Well-Being
Megan Amaya and Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk

Chapter 2 – A Review of the Literature on Well-Being Leadership in Higher Education
Gina Baral Abrams and Thaddeus J. Mantaro

Part II: Framing and Measuring Well-Being

Chapter 3 – Leadership Matters: Designate a Senior Wellness Officer to Shape Campus Well-Being
William A. Fox and Maureen Dasey-Morales

Chapter 4 – Advancing Well-Being and Equity in Higher Education
Shawnté M. Elbert and Sherrá M. Watkins

Chapter 5 – The Use of Data-Driven Approaches in the Leadership of Well-Being Programs
D. Todd Misener

Part III: Voices From the Field

Chapter 6 – Well-Being Leadership in the Community College
Carlos Cruz

Chapter 7 – Well-Being Leadership at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Tondra Moore and Cynthia Burwell

Chapter 8 – Well-Being Leadership at Religiously Affiliated Institutions
Melinda Stoops

Chapter 9 – Engaging Students in Well-Being Efforts
Ryan M. Travia, Joleen M. Nevers, and Michael P. McNeil

Chapter 10 – Facilitating Campus-Level Change Through Collaboration and Collective Action
Rebecca Kennedy, Raphael D. Florestal-Kevelier, and
Kirk Dougher

Part IV: Looking Ahead

Chapter 11 – Integrated Models for Health and Well-Being
Dawn LaFrance and Cory Wallack

Chapter 12 – Future Directions
Thaddeus J. Mantaro and Ryan M. Travia

Editors and Contributors

Index

Praise for Well-Being Leadership in Higher Education: A Guide for Successful Well-Being Programs

“Well-Being Leadership in Higher Education is an excellent resource for leaders aiming to create a campus culture of well-being and student success. With a comprehensive review of the literature, a range of evidenced-based programming ideas, and strategies for assessment, this book is a must-read for administrators who want to transform their campus for the better by prioritizing preventative and holistic approaches to community health.” —Suzy Nelson, Vice Chancellor for Student Life, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

“This timely and insightful volume offers a compelling roadmap for advancing well-being leadership in higher education. Grounded in research and enriched by diverse institutional perspectives—from community colleges to HBCUs—it provides practical strategies for creating inclusive, data-informed cultures of wellness. A necessary read for anyone seeking to lead their campus in the critical areas of health, equity, and student well-being.” —Michael Christakis, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment, University at Albany

“Well-Being Leadership in Higher Education offers key insights into the characteristics, influences, and conditions that advance the health and wellness of college students. Among the distinctiveness of this text are the various contexts and perspectives associated with the breadth of institution types. This book is a timely and essential read for anyone focused on student well-being.” —Larry Moneta, Vice President for Student Affairs, Duke University (retired); Adjunct Professor, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education

“This publication is a rallying call for student affairs professionals to lead with purpose, empathy, and vision. It affirms what we know to be true: Student success is inseparable from well-being. Through practical insights and bold inspiration, this book empowers us to build campus cultures where every student—and every professional—can thrive. I fully endorse its message and encourage my colleagues to embrace its transformative potential.” —Beatriz Joseph, Vice Chancellor of Student Success, Dallas College