Ross Student Wellness
At Ross, we are building a culture of well-being that fosters leaders at their best. Through a holistic approach, we put the work of the UM Well-Being Collective into action by building a better, heathier world through business.

Social Well-being
- Tabling Wednesday, November 5, 11a-12:30p in Davidson Wintergarden with donuts and wellness kits
- Wellness Office Hours- Wednesdays 1-2p in Davidson Wintergarden with a member of the Ross Student Wellness Team
- November 1- Movie Night at Markley: Join the Markley Multicultural Lounge Community Assistant for a movie night featuring Coco! Snacks will be provided.
- November 7- VetX: Every year, in honor of Veterans Day, the Ross School of Business Armed Forces Association hosts a series of veteran speakers sharing the experiences that made them the leaders that they are today. VETx is your chance to connect with the men and women of the Ross veteran community and to hear about some of the hardest earned lessons and insights in the entire Ross student body. RSVP required!
- November 7-14- Veteran’s Week 2025: This annual event features a week of programming that educates and celebrates the experiences and sacrifice of those who have served our country. All events are free and are open to the entire university community and to the general public unless otherwise noted. We encourage you to attend as many of these events as you can.
- November 12- Campus Mind Works Wellness Group: Join us for a lunch workshop and wellness group where we will learn more about how anxiety can lead to procrastination and tips to cope with both!
- November 12- Pizza and Puzzle Wellness Night at Couzens: Join the Couzens Diversity Peer Educator for a wellness puzzle night and enjoy free pizza!
- November 12- Beginner Lesson and Social Dance: Swing Ann Arbor hosts a beginner drop-in lesson and social dance every Wednesday! No partner or experience needed.
- November 13- World Kindness Day: Be Kind Bash at Baits II: In partnership with Wolverine Wellness, come together with your Baits II Diversity Peer Educator in recognizing World Kindness Day! Learn how to commit small acts of kindness, connect with others, and engage with campus mental health resources. Free treats included!
- November 18- MHealthy Winter Market at NCRC: The holiday season will be here before you know it – make sure you’re prepared by stopping by the MHealthy Winter Market at NCRC!

Occupational Well-being
- Tabling December 3, 10:30a-12p in Davidson Wintergarden with CAPS@Ross
- Wellness Office Hours- Wednesdays 1-2p in Davidson Wintergarden with Director of Student Wellness Kelly Higgins, MSW, LMSW-Clinical, MBA

Spiritual Well-being
- Tabling Wednesday, January 14, 10:30a-12p in Davidson Wintergarden with CAPS@Ross
- Wellness Office Hours- Wednesdays 1-2p in Davidson Wintergarden with Director of Student Wellness Kelly Higgins, MSW, LMSW-Clinical, MBA

Physical Well-being
- Tabling Wednesday, February 4, 10:30a-12p in Davidson Wintergarden with CAPS@Ross
- Wellness Office Hours- Wednesdays 1-2p in Davidson Wintergarden with Director of Student Wellness Kelly Higgins, MSW, LMSW-Clinical, MBA

Financial Well-being
- Tabling Wednesday, March 4, 10:30a-12p in Davidson Wintergarden with CAPS@Ross
- Wellness Office Hours- Wednesdays 1-2p in Davidson Wintergarden with Director of Student Wellness Kelly Higgins, MSW, LMSW-Clinical, MBA

Environmental Well-being
- Tabling Wednesday, April 1, 10:30a-12p in Davidson Wintergarden with CAPS@Ross
- Wellness Office Hours- Wednesdays 1-2p in Davidson Wintergarden with Director of Student Wellness Kelly Higgins, MSW, LMSW-Clinical, MBA

Wellness Kick Off- 8 Dimensions of Wellness
- Tabling Wednesday, August 27, 10:30a-12p in Davidson Wintergarden with CAPS@Ross and Resource Navigators

Mental Well-being
- Tabling Wednesday, September 3, 10:30a-12p in Davidson Wintergarden with CAPS@Ross, International Student Center- Student Advocate
- Therapaws Dogs (all students), Monday, September 22 from 12:30-2p in the Wellness Suite (K1510)
- Financially Fit: Building Smart Monday Habits in College (BBAs), Friday, September 24 at 12:30 (lunch provided)
- Wellness Office Hours- Wednesdays 1-2p in Davidson Wintergarden with Director of Student Wellness Kelly Higgins, MSW, LMSW-Clinical, MBA

Intellectual Well-Being
- Tabling Wednesday, October 1, 10:30a-12p in Davidson Wintergarden with CAPS@Ross,
- Wellness Office Hours- Wednesdays 1-2p in Davidson Wintergarden with Director of Student Wellness Kelly Higgins, MSW, LMSW-Clinical, MBA
- October 10– Fresh Check Day: An interactive, outdoor event that includes booths focused on mental health education, wellness, and suicide prevention resources
- October 11– Be Well: Art, Design & Wellness Series: Yoga and Somatic Workshop with Zion Well Yoga and Exhibition Tour
- October 29– Relieving Stress & Burnout: Campus Mind Works Wellness Group
- October 30– Making Meaning- A discussion of spirituality and mental health: 4 week workshop where participants will explore how spirituality and mental health impact each other through co-facilitated dialogue.
- Fridays @ 12:30p– Heartfulness Guided Meditation: A weekly, drop-in program designed to help you Mental well-being.
- Thursdays October-December– Spiritual Wellness- A gathering for growth and belonging
Ross Performance and Wellness Coaching
Work with a coach to create a tailored action plan to meet your goals related to:
Optimizing your life for high performance
Improving your well-being and finding balance
Developing tools in the 8 dimensions of wellness (physical, mental, intellectual, occupational, spiritual, environmental, financial)
Enhancing personal and professional effectiveness
Increasing resilience related to stress, rejection, failure, loneliness
Connecting with on campus resources
SCHEDULE HERE
Meetings can be scheduled online (Zoom or Google Meet) or in person in the Wellness Suite (K1510).
Ross Performance and Wellness Coaching is not meant to replace: therapy, career coaching, or advising.

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Free Wellness Supplies Available in the Wellness Suite (K1510)
Monday-Friday from 10a-5p via swipe access
Narcan
Maize and Blue Cupboard food
Safer Sex Supplies
Sleep Kits

8 Dimensions of Well-being
Physical. Supporting individual and community vitality, strength, and energy through health-promoting behaviors.
Emotional. Experiencing and managing a range of stressors, thoughts, and emotions in everyday life.
Environmental. Affirming the coexistence between ourselves and the places in which we live, work, and learn.
Financial. Developing and strengthening knowledge and skills for making sound financial decisions.
Occupational. Striving for satisfaction in academic or professional work.
Social. Feeling a sense of belonging and cultivating connections.
Intellectual. Embracing opportunity and curiosity around knowledge, skills, and ideas.
Spiritual. Exploring a sense of purpose and meaning beyond ourselves.
Contact Student Wellness
Reach out with feedback on how Ross can improve student wellness, request consultation + programming, propose collaboration, and more.


Director of Student Wellness
Kelly Higgins, MSW, LMSW-Clinical, MBA
hikelly@umich.edu / rosswellness@umich.edu

