Engagement Liaison Model

In alignment with the University Health and Well-Being Plan (PDF) and the MSU 2030 strategic plan, the Engagement Liaison Model aims to scale health and well-being across Michigan State University for all students, faculty, and staff.

UHW’s Engagement Liaison Model seeks to identify a Health and Well-being Representative in each MSU college and major administrative unit. Through this model, colleges and units can:

Have an empowered advocate for health and well-being.
Access tailored, timely, and effective health support.
Use shared frameworks and best practices for health promotion.
Take part in a university-wide network that supports Spartan health outcomes.

The following colleges and units have an active Health and Well-being Representative. To learn who represents your college or unit, contact UHWEngagement@msu.edu.

If your college or unit is not listed, you are welcome to join the Engagement Liaison Model or engage in discussions to identify a representative.

Colleges:
- College of Agriculture & Natural Resources (including MSU Extension)
- College of Arts and Letters
- College of Communication Arts and Sciences
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Human Medicine
- College of Law
- College of Music
- College of Natural Science
- College of Nursing
- College of Osteopathic Medicine
- College of Social Science
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Eli Broad College of Business
- James Madison College
- Lyman Briggs College
Major Administrative Units:
- Center for Integrative Studies
- Department of Police & Public Safety
- Enrollment & Academic Strategic Planning
- Health Sciences
- Human Resources
- International Studies & Programs
- MSU Information Technology
- Office of Research & Innovation
- Student Affairs
- Undergraduate Education
- University Communications & Marketing

About Health and Well-being Representatives

Health and Well-being Representatives support the flow of information and resources between University Health and Well-Being and MSU’s colleges and units.

Seeking to enhance health and well-being within their college or unit, these Representatives identify the unique needs of their student, faculty and staff populations, share UHW resources, and work creatively to create strategies to enhance Spartan health and well-being.

In addition to supporting their college or unit, the information provided by these Representatives offers essential insights on health and well-being at MSU.

The Health and Well-being Representative serves as the key link between colleges or units and UHW. These representatives are faculty and staff who understand the unique needs and concerns of the students, staff, and/or faculty in their area. This perspective provides valuable insights to the state of Spartan health and well-being.

Representatives:

Serve as the point of contact for their college or unit on health and well-being programs, and services.
Support the development of strategies that enhance their college or unit’s health and well-being.
Connect their unit with campus or external partners as needed.
Encourage students, faculty, and staff to engage in UHW health and well-being programs.
Keep in contact with their designated Engagement Liaison.

The time commitment of Health and Well-being Representatives varies by college or unit and the representatives existing responsibilities.

At a minimum, representatives attend four meetings per academic year:

One check-in per semester with your designated Engagement Liaison.
One group meeting per semester with other Health & Well-being stakeholders.

Health and Well-being Representatives can also meet with UHW’s Engagement Team on an as needed basis.

To share your interest in having or becoming a representative in your college or unit, contact the UHW Engagement Team at UHWEngagement@msu.edu.

After receiving your request:

The Engagement Team will offer to schedule a time for your staff to receive a UHW Overview presentation prior to your first meeting.
After this presentation, your college or unit will be asked to identify a Health & Well-being Representative for your college or unit.
Your college or unit will be paired with an Engagement Liaison and schedule an onboarding meeting.
You will begin regular consultations with your designated Engagement Liaison and receive access to tools and support that can help to support your college or unit.

Health and Well-being Representative Resources

Representatives receive direct updates from University Health and Well-being on programs, events, and emerging concerns affecting health and well-being at MSU.

If you are interested in receiving these communications, please contact us at UHWEngagement@msu.edu.