Well-Being in the Classroom
Supporting Students Well-Being is most effective when using a comprehensive approach. The resources on this page are designed to help support student's well-being in the classroom. We are also happy to do in the classroom presentations please check out our Request a Wellness program page to learn more
Student Wellness Advocates
Student Wellness Advocates are a network of UM faculty and staff who have been recognized by students as being supportive of student success and well-being. Research indicates that the experiences students have in the learning environment significantly impact success, retention, and overall well-being. The Student Wellness Advocate program is designed to identify and celebrate UM employees who respond to the needs of students in a way that helps them thrive both personally and academically. Students Wellness Advocates are nominated by students, presented with a certificate of recognition and provided with a “Student Wellness Advocate” sign they can display.
Nominate someone to be a Student Wellness Advocate by filling out a nomination form.
If you would like to know more about the Student Wellness Advocate program, please contact the Curry Health Center Wellness Department at 406-243-2809.
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Current Student Wellness Advocates |
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Advocate |
Department |
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Keith Jakob |
Accounting & Finance |
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Tobin Miller Shearer |
African-American Studies |
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Ardeshir Kia |
Anthropology |
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G.G. Weix |
Anthropology |
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Kevin Bell |
Art |
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Trey Hill |
Art |
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Valerie Hedquist |
Art |
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Creagh Breuner |
Biological Sciences |
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Morgan Slemberger |
Blackstone LaunchPad |
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Ruth Williams |
Business Services |
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Charlie Wellenstein |
Center for Children, Families & Workforce Development |
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Alex Metcalf |
College of Forestry & Conservation |
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Christiane Von Reichert |
College of Forestry & Conservation |
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Edwin Burke |
College of Forestry & Conservation |
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Elizabeth Dodson |
College of Forestry & Conservation |
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Elizabeth Metcalf |
College of Forestry & Conservation |
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Megan Schultz |
College of Forestry & Conservation |
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Joanna Campbell |
College of Forestry & Conservation/Wilderness Institute |
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Christina Yoshimura |
Communication Studies |
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Steven Schwarze |
Communication Studies |
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Michael Cassens |
Computer Science |
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Jeff Adams |
Curry Health Center |
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Kayli Julius |
Curry Health Center |
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Linda Green |
Curry Health Center |
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John Lund |
Davidson Honors College |
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Erin Saldin |
Davison Honors College |
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Nicky Phear |
Davison Honors College |
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Amy Capolupo |
Office of Disability Equity |
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Bernadine Gantert |
Office of Disability Equity |
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Douglas Dalenberg |
Economics |
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Stacia Graham |
Economics |
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Amy Ratto Parks |
English |
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Erin Wecker |
English |
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Kathleen Kane |
English |
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Quan Manh Ha |
English |
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Traolach O'Riordain |
English |
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Dan Spencer |
Environmental Studies |
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Rachel Dierken |
Global Engagement Office |
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Charles Palmer |
Health and Human Performance |
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Holly Carnes |
Health and Human Performance |
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Valerie Moody |
Health and Human Performance |
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Michelle Johnsen |
Humanities & Sciences |
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Lorrie Deyott |
Information Technology |
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Kathleen Whetzel |
Journalism |
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Kevin Tompkins |
Journalism |
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Lee Banville |
Journalism |
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Nadia White |
Journalism |
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Anthony Johnstone |
Law |
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Cathay Y. N. Smith |
Law |
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Cynthia Ford |
Law |
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Elaine Gagliardi |
Law |
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Hillary Wandler |
Law |
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Maria Mangold |
Law |
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Michelle Bryan |
Law |
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Pippa Browde |
Law |
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Sally Weaver |
Law |
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Samuel Panarella |
Law |
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Sara Rinfret |
Law |
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Stacey Gordon Sterling |
Law |
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Gerald Evans |
Management Information Systems |
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Jerry Furniss |
Management Information Systems |
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Michael Harrington |
Management Information Systems |
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Cory Palmer |
Mathematical Sciences |
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Lauren Fern |
Mathematical Sciences |
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Alison Pepper |
Missoula College |
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Colin Henderson |
Missoula College |
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Greg Peters |
Missoula College |
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Jessica Kumm |
Missoula College |
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Lisa Swallow |
Missoula College |
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James Randall |
Music |
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Jeffery Brandt |
Music |
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Jennifer Cavanaugh |
Music |
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Luis Millan |
Music |
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Margaret Baldridge |
Music |
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Zachary Cooper |
Music |
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Wade Davies |
Native American Studies |
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Paula Short |
Office of President |
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Soazig Le Bihan |
Philosophy/Pre-Law |
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Mark Reiser |
Physics & Astronomy |
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Nate McCrady |
Physics and Astronomy |
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Bryan Cochran |
Psychology |
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Kinsie Dunham |
Psychology |
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Laura Kirsch |
Psychology |
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Annie Sondag |
Public Health & Community Health Sciences |
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Cindy Leary |
Public Health & Community Health Sciences |
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Laura Dybdal |
Public Health & Community Health Sciences |
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Drew Colling |
SARC |
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Janet Finn |
Social Work |
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Kate Pruitt Chapin |
Social Work |
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Katharina Werner |
Social Work |
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Laurie Walker |
Social Work |
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Mary Ann Bowman |
Social Work |
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Daisy Rooks |
Sociology |
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Al Yonovitz |
Speech, Language, Hearing and Occupational Sciences |
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Catherine Off |
Speech, Language, Hearing and Occupational Sciences |
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Ginger Collins |
Speech, Language, Hearing and Occupational Sciences |
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Jenna Griffin |
Speech, Language, Hearing and Occupational Sciences |
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Jennifer Shoffer Closson |
Speech, Language, Hearing and Occupational Sciences |
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Meghann Schroeder |
Speech, Language, Hearing and Occupational Sciences |
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Hailey Michelson |
Student Involvement Network |
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Eva Rocke |
Sustainability/ VP admin |
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Bonnie Spence |
Teaching and Learning |
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Morgen Alwell |
Teaching and Learning |
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Scott Hohnstein |
Teaching and Learning |
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Bernadette Sweeney |
Theater & Dance |
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Nicole Bradley Browning |
Theater & Dance |
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Heather Hibbard |
TRIO SSS |
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Peter Donaldson |
TRIO SSS |
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Dale Robertson |
UC Administration |
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Karen Schlatter |
UC Administration |
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Kelly Chadwick |
UC Administration |
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Kayla Jackson |
UM Housing |
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Nathan Domitrovich |
Undergraduate Advising Center |
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Breanna Roy McCabe |
University Relations/Journalism |
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Elizabeth Hubble |
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies |
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Caroline Lonski |
World Languages and Cultures |
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Liz Ametsbichler |
World Languages and Cultures |
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Mladen Kozul |
World Languages and Cultures |
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Zhen Cao |
World Languages and Cultures |
Mindful Minutes
Mindful Minutes are brief 5-10-minute skill-based sessions focusing on ways to reduce stress, increase resilience, and improve mental well-being in the classroom. Each session will include an introduction to the evidence-based skill, practice, and strategies for integrating the skill into students’ lives. All sessions are “opt in” and facilitated via faculty member or Wellness team member.
Purpose:
To continue to create a culture at UM that supports the health and mental well-being of students.
Objectives:
1. Increase awareness and mastery of coping skills that will improve overall health and well-being.
2. Reduce barriers that might prevent students from accessing mental health and wellness resources.
3. Normalize that every student experiences stress and increase help-seeking behavior.
Current Offerings:
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation
• Manage Anxiety
• Gratitude
• Breathing
• Time Management
You will be provided access to facilitation guide and power point slides for each session upon sign up. To sign up for the program please contact Kayli Julius at kayli.julius@mso.umt.edu or 406.243.6719
Mindful Minutes
Mindful Minutes are brief 5-10-minute skill-based sessions focusing on ways to reduce stress, increase resilience, and improve mental well-being in the classroom. Each session will include an introduction to the evidence-based skill, practice, and strategies for integrating the skill into students’ lives. All sessions are “opt in” and facilitated via faculty member or Wellness team member.
Purpose:
To continue to create a culture at UM that supports the health and mental well-being of students.
Objectives:
1. Increase awareness and mastery of coping skills that will improve overall health and well-being.
2. Reduce barriers that might prevent students from accessing mental health and wellness resources.
3. Normalize that every student experiences stress and increase help-seeking behavior.
Current Offerings:
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation
• Manage Anxiety
• Gratitude
• Breathing
• Time Management
You will be provided access to facilitation guide and power point slides for each session upon sign up. To sign up for the program please contact Kayli Julius at kayli.julius@mso.umt.edu or 406.243.6719