2025 Top Issues in Student Affairs Follow-Up Brief: Health, Safety, & Well-being

Findings from NASPA’s 2025 Top Issues in Student Affairs survey reaffirm that health, safety, and well-being remain foundational to student success. Institutions continue to prioritize ensuring students have reliable access to essentials such as food, housing, transportation, and emergency financial support, recognizing the direct impact on persistence and completion. This follow-up brief highlights coordinated, holistic approaches across campuses and features insights from Dr. Sherrá Watkins of the University of Utah on redefining student wellness through access and knowledge.