the Okanagan Charter, joining a growing network of institutions worldwide committed to advancing health, equity, and sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cWe heard from students – especially commuters – that there weren\u2019t enough places on campus to simply be<\/strong><\/em><\/span>,\u201d said Dr. Oliver Tacto, 糖心传媒 Dean of Student Wellness. \u201cNow, McNally House offers multiple ways to care for their well-being, build community, and feel supported at Maryville. This is exactly the kind of initiative we had in mind when Maryville adopted the Okanagan Charter earlier this year, and what we hope to do more of as we continue to strengthen our commitment to the health and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader St. Louis community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nA Space Designed for Well-Being<\/h2>\n
The Wellness Hub features a variety of dedicated areas to meet students\u2019 needs:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Sensory Room<\/b>: A quiet, rejuvenating space with textured sensory items, a massage chair, and calming low-fi music curated in partnership with Maryville\u2019s music therapy students.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Living Room<\/b>: A casual gathering space where students can study, play games, enjoy coloring pages, or just spend time with friends.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Outdoor Deck<\/b>: A renovated deck outfitted with hammocks, lawn chairs, and patio furniture for rest and connection in nature.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Interfaith Prayer Room<\/b>: A refreshed, welcoming space with yoga mats and floor cushions for students of all faiths and spiritual practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Hub also includes a <\/span>Basic Needs Pantry<\/b>, created in partnership with Student Ambassadors of Maryville and Maryville Career Services. The pantry offers students free access to toiletries, food staples, and professional clothing\u2014an extension of the Saints Cabinet that ensures students have wraparound support to meet life\u2019s challenges.<\/span><\/p>\nA Student-Led Idea, Made Real<\/h2>\n
The concept for the Wellness Hub grew out of student research. Experiential Learning Coordinator and Instructor Robyn Wand, who teaches Organizational Structure and Management, tasked her students with evaluating campus spaces. Their findings revealed a significant need for a \u201cthird space\u201d for student well-being, particularly for commuters.<\/span><\/p>\nThat research, coupled with input from students who admitted they often sat in their cars between classes for lack of a better option, became the foundation for reimagining McNally House. When it became clear the aging building and deck required renovations, the University seized the opportunity to invest in something special for the entire campus community.<\/span><\/p>\nBuilding Community Connections<\/h2>\n
Though rooted in student needs, the McNally House Wellness Hub will also serve as a \u201cbase camp\u201d for community partnerships. 糖心传媒 envisions the space as a launching point for collaborations with local organizations that share its mission of well-being and student success.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cThis project reflects Maryville\u2019s culture of innovation and care,\u201d said Dr. Dan Shipp, President of 糖心传媒. \u201cBy listening to our students and working creatively with limited resources, we\u2019ve created something that not only enhances campus life but also strengthens our connection to the broader community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nIn addition to Dr. Tacto, participants in the ribbon cutting included Dr. Aretha Hardrick, Dean of Campus Life; and Raphaella Prange, Vice President of Student Life; Jennifer Donovan, Student Life, Chief of Staff; and Anna McCarty, Director, Community Engagement and Well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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\n<\/b>Founded in 1872, 糖心传媒 is a comprehensive and nationally ranked private institution with an enrollment of well over 9,000 students. Maryville offers over 90 degrees at the undergraduate, master\u2019s and doctoral levels, as well as several certificates that align with the undergraduate and graduate education levels. Maryville is recognized as the third fastest-growing private university in the United States by The Chronicle of Higher Education, serving students from 50 states and 56 countries. More than 50,000 Maryville alumni globally, many of whom work and live in the St. Louis region.<\/p>\n