Why Higher Education Should Lead the Wellbeing Revolution
by Dr. Frank Shushok and Tom Matson
Story Highlights
Higher education institutions can be a catalyst for change
A foundation of wellbeing can advance student
and societal outcomes
If it s true that one important indicator of a flourishing society is a healthy workforce, which is dependent upon healthy individuals, wellbeing matters tremendously not only for the health of young people but also for the future wellbeing of our society. If it s also true that the most prolific workforce generators are our institutions of higher education, then we have an opportunity like never before to give college students the skills to create a new reality.