expense tracking, donations, financial literacy, financial planning, food and housing security
Financial
72%
of university presidents say their most pressing issue is student wellness.
of student affairs professionals said the mental health of students and employees worsened during the past year.
Source: American Council on Education, 2023
Source: NASPA, 2022
Define
Create
Implement
Ideas
Insights
Solutions
Source: “Wellness Wheel.” University of Nevada, Las Vegas. https://www.unlv.edu/studentwellness/about. Feb 2023
2023 Topic:
Student Engagement
and Wellbeing
70%
Evolution of Campus
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Evolution of Campus 4.0: How to Aid Students Holistically
Our Evolution of Campus 4.0 research study offers new insights into collegiate wellness; Inside Higher Education highlights our findings on student wellbeing.
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While student wellbeing is a priority for higher education institutions, many struggle with securing the funding necessary for resources and initiatives.
IDEA
Where Does Wellbeing Occur: Spaces for Wellness in Higher Education
Our EOC 4.0 study informs design solutions for the various ways wellbeing manifests in higher education, both centralized and decentralized across campus.
IDEA
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Holistic Student Wellbeing: Examining the Whole of the Person
Wellbeing goes beyond physical and mental health. Our Evolution of Campus 4.0 study uses a comprehensive approach to college student wellness.
IDEA
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Addressing Wellbeing Needs for Every Student
A higher ed campus mirrors a diverse community; success isn't just academics, but holistic, embracing each student's needs and wellbeing.
IDEA
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The Evolution of Campus
Phase 4.0
When college campuses shuttered across the nation in 2020, our Higher Education team implemented their proven 360-degree engagement process to better understand the situation. What initially began as a listening exercise blossomed into a research initiative – one that we have implemented each year since.
of students identify as "lonely" on campus.
51%
Source: National College Health Assessment, 2023
Research Participants
Representation from every region in the United States: including large and small; rural and urban institutions; private, public, and community college institutions. Participants include facilities and student affairs personnel representing a diverse student dataset.
One-on-one
Interviews
400+
Institutions
240
Students
Represented
6.5m
Four-Year Private
Four-Year Public
Community College
Academic Medical Center
We are curious how collegiate institutions define and measure student well-being in the context of a changing institutional model. DLR Group is approaching this from a multi-dimensional, holistic framework of well-being used by many organizations.
In our research, we are excited to uncover new strategies and programs that will engage students across all aspects of wellness. We are also looking to learn what existing strategies have had success and remain a priority to build on.
As designers, we’re focused on how the findings will influence how we plan, program, and design campus environments for our clients. We envision the outcome to be more equitable, inclusive, and foster the health and well-being of students for generations to come.
Study Goals
Over the past year, DLR Group has conducted a research study, ‘Evolution of Campus,’ which investigated how higher education campuses across the United States respond to the changing needs of students’ wellbeing today. The study explored the multifaceted aspects of student wellbeing, focusing on the 8 dimensions of the Wellness Wheel.
Wellness Framework
Wellness
Wheel
Social
relationships, culture, organizations, family, friends, clubs, parties, communication
Vocational
career, certifications, work ethic, school, training, interests, abilities
Spiritual
values, intuition, character, ethics, tradition, enthusiasm, spiritual fulfillment
Emotional
personality, stress management, self-efficacy, love, joy, hardiness
Intellectual
time management, study skills, goal setting, memory, test preparation, imagination
Environmental
community service, world and political awareness, natural resource management, recycling, food choices
Physical
recreation, nutrition, sleep, relaxation, energy level, fitness, preventative maintenance
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RESEARCH
Pandemic Impacts
PHASE 01
Interviews and research completed during the early months of the pandemic shone a spotlight on vulnerabilities putting institutions in a position to embrace systemic change.
(Completed Spring 2020)
Looking into
the Future
Interviews and research conducted in summer and fall of 2020 reveal best practices for reopening campuses as institutions nationwide gradually resume in-person activities and implement systematic online learning.
(Completed Fall 2020)
PHASE 02
Primary research revealed best practices and offered insights on: supporting science, technology and research on campus; the future of sustainability and resiliency planning; and evolving space types and utilization.
PHASE 03
Research on how campuses are utilizing the built environment to respond to a holistic, multi-dimensional approach to campus wellbeing. Findings reveal how campus is changing to meet the needs of today’s students.
PHASE 04
Research focused on how campuses are leveraging artificial intelligence.
PHASE 05
Diving into
the Details
(Completed Summer 2022)
Student Wellbeing and Engagement
(Completed Fall 2023)
AI
Impacts
(Estimated Completion 2024)
What's Next - 2024 Topic Reveal
EOC 5.0
Inside Higher Ed
cclippinger@dlrgroup.com
Study Goals
Wellness Framework
Over the past year, DLR Group has conducted a research study, ‘Evolution of Campus,’ which investigated how higher education campuses across the United States respond to the changing needs of students’ wellbeing today. The study explored the multifaceted aspects of student wellbeing, focusing on the 8 dimensions of the Wellness Wheel.
What's Next -
2024 Topic Reveal
EOC 5.0
Looking into the Future
Interviews and research conducted in summer and fall of 2020 reveal best practices for reopening campuses as institutions nationwide gradually resume in-person activities and implement systematic online learning.
(Completed Fall 2020)
PHASE 02
Diving into the Details
Primary research revealed best practices and offered insights on: supporting science, technology and research on campus; the future of sustainability and resiliency planning; and evolving space types and utilization.
(Completed Summer 2022)
PHASE 03
Student Wellbeing and Engagement
Research on how campuses are utilizing the built environment to respond to a holistic, multi-dimensional approach to campus wellbeing. Findings reveal how campus is changing to meet the needs of today’s students.
(Completed Fall 2023)
PHASE 04
AI Impacts
Research focused on how campuses are leveraging artificial intelligence.
(Estimated Completion 2024)
PHASE 05
Read More
DLR Group’s research study identifies key struggles and solutions for varying types of higher education institutions to address wellbeing.
Evolution of Campus 4.0 | Insights and Solutions for Student Wellbeing
FIRM NEWS
Read More
While student wellbeing is a priority for higher education institutions, many struggle with securing the funding necessary for resources and initiatives.
Addressing Funding Gaps for Wellbeing in Higher Education
IDEA
Our EOC 4.0 study informs design solutions for the various ways wellbeing manifests in higher education, both centralized and decentralized across campus.
Where Does Wellbeing Occur: Spaces for Wellness in Higher Education
IDEA
Read More
Wellbeing goes beyond physical and mental health. Our Evolution of Campus 4.0 study uses a comprehensive approach to college student wellness.
Holistic Student Wellbeing: Examining the Whole of the Person
IDEA
Read More
Read More
A higher ed campus mirrors a diverse community; success isn't just academics, but holistic, embracing each student's needs and wellbeing.
Addressing Wellbeing Needs for Every Student
IDEA
Occupational
career, certifications, work ethic, school, training, interests, abilities
Spiritual
values, intuition, character, ethics, tradition, enthusiasm, spiritual fulfillment
Intellectual
time management, study skills, goal setting, memory, test preparation, imagination
Physical
recreation, nutrition, sleep, relaxation, energy level, fitness, preventative maintenance
Emotional
personality, stress management, self-efficacy, love, joy, hardiness
Environmental
community service, world and political awareness, natural resource management, recycling, food choices
Social
relationships, culture, organizations, family, friends, clubs, parties, communication
Wellness Wheel
expense tracking, donations, financial literacy, financial planning, food and housing security
Financial
The Evolution of Campus
When college campuses shuttered across the nation in 2020, our Higher Education team implemented their proven 360-degree engagement process to better understand the situation. What initially began as a listening exercise blossomed into a research initiative – one that we have implemented each year since.
72%
of university presidents say their most pressing issue is student wellness.
of student affairs professionals said the mental health of students and employees worsened during the past year.
Source: ACE, 2023
Source: NASPA, 2022
Study Goals
We are curious how collegiate institutions define and measure student well-being in the context of a changing institutional model. DLR Group is approaching this from a multi-dimensional, holistic framework of well-being used by many organizations.
In our research, we are excited to uncover new strategies and programs that will engage students across all aspects of wellness. We are also looking to learn what existing strategies have had success and remain a priority to build on.
As designers, we’re focused on how the findings will influence how we plan, program, and design campus environments for our clients. We envision the outcome to be more equitable, inclusive, and foster the health and well-being of students for generations to come.
EOC 4.0
Define
Create
Implement
Ideas
Insights
Solutions
IDEA
Source: “Wellness Wheel.” University of Nevada, Las Vegas. https://www.unlv.edu/studentwellness/about. Feb 2023
Wellness Framework
EOC 4.0
Our study will consider the eight dimensions of the Wellness Wheel essential to achieving personal well-being.
Research
Participant Profile
EOC 4.0
1
2
3
Representation from every region in the United States: including large and small; rural and urban institutions; private, public, and community college institutions.
Participants will include facilities and student affairs personnel representing a diverse student dataset.
Participants from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and
Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
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Evolution of Campus 4.0: How to Aid Students Holistically
Our Evolution of Campus 4.0 research study offers new insights into collegiate wellness; Inside Higher Education highlights our findings on student wellbeing.
PRESS
Read More
Evolution of Campus 4.0: How to Aid Students Holistically
Our Evolution of Campus 4.0 research study offers new insights into collegiate wellness; Inside Higher Education highlights our findings on student wellbeing.
PRESS
Read More
Evolution of Campus 4.0: How to Aid Students Holistically
Our Evolution of Campus 4.0 research study offers new insights into collegiate wellness; Inside Higher Education highlights our findings on student wellbeing.
PRESS
Read More
Evolution of Campus 4.0: How to Aid Students Holistically
Our Evolution of Campus 4.0 research study offers new insights into collegiate wellness; Inside Higher Education highlights our findings on student wellbeing.
PRESS
Read More
Evolution of Campus 4.0: How to Aid Students Holistically
Our Evolution of Campus 4.0 research study offers new insights into collegiate wellness; Inside Higher Education highlights our findings on student wellbeing.
PRESS
Read More
Read More
DLR Group’s research study identifies key struggles and solutions for varying types of higher education institutions to address wellbeing.
Evolution of Campus 4.0 | Insights and Solutions for Student Wellbeing
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Evolution of Campus
IDEAS