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The JABSOM Wellbeing Enhancement & Resiliency Committee (WERC) is on the lookout for passionate faculty and staff to ignite a transformation in our work culture! Be a driving force in shaping an environment where resilience and wellbeing aren’t just goals—they’re our reality. Dive into dynamic discussions, innovative strategies, and collaborative efforts that will elevate our workplace to new heights of wellbeing and vitality. Your voice and ideas are crucial—let’s create a thriving community together!

Nominations for interested participants can be made here.

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General collective qualifications to join any subcommittee include a willingness to collaborate with others to test and develop ideas, and openness to learn Design Thinking. Design Thinking is an approach to problem-solving that focuses on understanding people and coming up with creative ideas in order to test them out to find the best solution.

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WERC is looking to recruit faculty and staff members for four separate subcommittees.

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Below is a short breakdown and description of each subcommittee. Be sure to click on the image to read the roles of each subcommittee!

evaluation subcomittee — Click here to read more

Drive for meaning and value added enhancements. Systematically collect and analyze data to assess the outcomes or results of programs, projects, or interventions. General Collective Qualifications of the Subcommittee Members:

Experience in program and impact assessment
Experience in data analysis
Use of key performance indicators to communicate broadly
Strong critical thinking skills
Able to communicate clearly

curriculum2 — Click here for more information

Develop and design educational content and materials. General Collective Qualifications of the Subcommittee Members:

Experience in curriculum development, instructional design
Model reflection, self-compassion and growth mindset
Has gathered and incorporated feedback from stakeholders
Preferred Qualification: Familiar with practices related reflection, self-compassion, and growth mindset

emotional and mental health — Click image for more information

Promote an inclusive environment by raising awareness, advocating for change, and implementing measures to empower individuals to prioritize their mental wellbeing within the organization and community. General Collective Qualifications of the Subcommittee Members:

Experience in raising awareness and advocating for mental health
Experience in promoting campaigns and events aimed at reducing stigma and encourage help seeking behaviors
Has gathered and incorporated feedback from stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in creating referral pathways
Preferred Qualifications: Has developed crisis response plans and protocols

programs and events — Click here to read more

Design and implement structured initiatives designed to achieve specific objectives, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of various wellbeing and resiliency initiatives. General Collective Qualifications of the Subcommittee Members:

Experience in design and implementation initiatives
Experience with events such as family reunions, department parties, etc.
Able to create modifiable, user friendly templates for activities and events
Has gathered and incorporated feedback from stakeholders

If you or someone you know is interested in joining one of these subcommittees, nominations will be held from now until August 30, 2024. Click on the image below to send in your nominations!

Join the movement and grow & collaborate with like-minded people!

For more information on WERC and its subcommittees, click here or email werc@hawaii.edu.