Office of Student Life

Staff Well-Being, Education and Connection

The Student Life Staff Well-being, Education and Connection (SWEC) department advances a culture where staff feel appreciated, connected, supported, and cared for. Through relationship-building, recognition, learning, and well-being initiatives, SWEC fosters an environment where every staff member feels connected to others, valued, empowered to grow, and equipped to thrive both personally and professionally.


Connection and Belonging

SWEC creates opportunities for relationship-building, community, mentorship, and collaboration across roles and teams. By fostering meaningful connections and a sense of belonging, staff experience stronger trust, support networks, and shared commitment to one another and to Student Life's mission.

  • Scarlet and Great Engagement Gatherings
  • Beyond Onboarding Cohort
  • Book Club
  • Campus Community Collaborations


Appreciation and Recognition

SWEC celebrates contributions, achievements, strengths, milestones, and service to reinforce the value of every team member's work. Recognition efforts help staff feel seen, appreciated, and connected to a shared sense of purpose while honoring the impact individuals and teams make across the division.

  • OH! What a Year Summer Appreciation Celebration
  • Scarlet & Great Service Awards Recognition Ceremony


Learning and Development

SWEC provides accessible learning opportunities that support personal growth, professional effectiveness, leadership development, and career progression. Through mentorship, skill-building, knowledge sharing, and reflective learning, staff are empowered to navigate change, contribute meaningfully, and achieve their goals.

  • Education, Engagement & Growth Roundtable
  • Staff Mentorship Circles
  • Learning from Our Community Series
  • The Network


Health and Well-Being

SWEC promotes awareness, access, empowerment and utilization of resources that encourage holistic well-being. By advancing a culture where well-being is a shared responsibility, SWEC helps cultivate healthy, sustainable working environments where staff can thrive both at work and beyond.

  • Biometric Health Screenings + PHA Consultations
  • Student Life Buckeye Wellness Innovators Cohort
  • Thriving in Our Community Series