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.

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Occupational Well-being

  • Tabling December 3, 11a-12:30p in Davidson Wintergarden with CAPS@Ross and Center for Positive Organizations
  • Therapaws Dogs – Friday, December 5 from 12:30-2p
  • Wellness Social Hour- Wednesdays 1-2p in the Wellness Suite (K1510)
  • December 1 – Resume Lab: Getting started building a resume? Wherever you’re at Resume Lab is a great next step for you. Get real-time, personalized support in a small group setting by checking out the Resume lab.
  • December 2- Portraits of Faith: Seeing the Other: Join us for an unforgettable evening where global journeys of faith and spirituality come to life. Experience stunning photos and raw video interviews featuring 500 people from 30 countries, representing 50+ faiths, traditions, and cultures.
  • December 2- Path to Your Profession- Prioritizing Wellbeing in Your Career: This session is designed to equip you with practical tools and strategies to manage stress, maintain mental wellness and build resilience throughout your career.
  • December 3- Breath of Fresh Air Guided Nature Experience: Join fellow staff, students, and faculty for an energizing break which will introduce the positive effects of being in nature on our social and emotional well-being.
  • December 5- Midnight Madness: If you are still looking for the perfect gift for that special someone, be sure to attend Midnight Madness. The businesses on Main Street stay open late for a community shopping event. Enjoy holiday specials in local shops and restaurants and listen to performances from various outdoor entertainers.
  • December 9- 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!
  • December 12- Giving and Receiving Feedback Workshop
  • Heartfulness Guided Meditation– Every Friday– Heartfulness Guided Meditation is a weekly, drop-in program designed to help you Mental well-being.
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Spiritual Well-being

  • Tabling Wednesday, January 14, 11a-12:30p in Davidson Wintergarden
  • Wellness Social Hour- Mondays 1-2p in the Wellness Suite (K1510), stop in for a snack, to chat, ask a question, or complete a puzzle/craft
  • January 12-13: Winterfest Central: Kick off the winter term by finding your people, your passions, and your next big campus adventure at Winterfest Central! Meet student organizations, explore new interests, and get involved in campus life all in one place.
  • January 13-15: Learn to Meditate in 3 days: Make meditation part of your goal to strengthen your mental well-being. Discover three core practices—meditation, rejuvenation, and inner connect in just three session
  • January 16: Book Fair: #SoYF (Smile on Your Face) events are designed to be 5-minute wellness breaks where you participate in something identified in U-M’s 8 Dimensions of Well-Being
  • January 16: Student Art Meetup: Poetry at Literati – Kurt Luchs: Are you looking to explore art in the Ann Arbor community? Come join us for a poetry reading at Literati Bookstore!
  • January 18: World Religion Day
  • January 14: Celebrate 2026 Japanese New Year in the Tadoku room at the Asia Library!: Ring in the Year of the Horse with snacks, fun, and Japanese New Year traditions!
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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
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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
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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
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Wellness Kick Off- 8 Dimensions of Wellness

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Mental Well-being

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Intellectual Well-Being

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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!

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. 

Performance and Wellness Coaching is private but not confidential. Coaches will take all possible steps to keep your information private and are mandated to report instances of: risk of harm to self or others, Clery crimes, and acts of discrimination, harassment or sexual or gender-based misconduct in compliance with campus policy and state/federal law. Mandated reporting does not compel a student to engage with the subsequent processes but is intended to provide resources to students affected by the above.

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To activate your subscription, scan the QR code or visit:
https://www.calm.com/b2b/university-of-michigan-ross-school-of-business/subscribe within a browser (not the app itself).

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  • Sign into your existing Calm account or create your own account
  • Enter your umich email in the box provided to activate the subscription to your Calm account
  • Download the Calm app and log in to your account to access the premium content
  • Once you’ve signed up, you can add up to 5 dependents (age 16 or older) via the “Manage Subscription” page inside your calm account or via www.calm.com
  • *Calm is available to the Ross Community (students/staff/faculty). Those with private directory information should reach out to hikelly@umich.edu to request inclusion in the eligibility file.

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

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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.

Enrollment in an academic program represents a big life change which brings stressors as well as opportunities. College is a perfect time to explore and establish wellness routines that can serve you for your whole life by supporting your health, preventing experiences like burn out, and optimizing your performance towards your goals. Student Wellness is here to help you on your journey.

  • Explore the Continuum of Care with comprehensive resources available at UM across all dimensions of well-being
  • Find ways to connect with each of the 8 dimensions of well-being through the Well-being Toolkit
  • Connect with a Wolverine Wellness Coach to help you feel your best and meet your goals related to eating and body image, alcohol and other drugs, or nicotine cessation goals
  • Meet with your friendly neighborhood psychologists at CAPS@Ross

For mental health crises or urgent support:

During business hours: walk into or call U-M CAPS Central (734-764-8312)
located on the 4th floor of the Michigan Union building –
(Suite 4079 530 South State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109).
After-hours: call U-M CAPS Central (734-764-8312) and dial ‘0’.

For emergencies or if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or unsafe:

Call 911 or the National Crisis Hotline at 988.
Call or go to U-M Psychiatric Emergency Services
(PES) 24/7: 734-936-5900.
Located at: 1500 E. Medical Center Drive Floor B1, Room A240
Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (Emergency Department entrance).

Student organizations and leaders are a critical part of the Ross experience and these communities can make a real difference in the well-being of yourselves and your peers. Director of Student Wellness, Kelly Higgins is available to:

  • Consult on how to best support a student
  • Consult on best practices for organizational policies and practices to support student wellness
  • Assist in connecting with campus resources
  • Provide bespoke training to you or your organization about how to best improve and support your/your organizations well-being

Explore the Well-being Toolkit for more ways to support well-being for yourselves and your groups.

Student Wellness is committed to supporting the professional development of Ross Faculty and Staff as they support student’s wellness needs. Director of Student Wellness, Kelly Higgins is available to:

  • Consult on how best to support an individual student
  • Consult on best practices in the classroom for supporting student wellness
  • Assist in connecting with campus resources
  • Provide bespoke training to units within Ross on how to best meet your student’s unique needs

Faculty/Staff can book a consultation here.

Explore the Well-being Toolkit designed for those who are supporting student well-being along with the CAPS Faculty Toolkit.

For more information on how Faculty and Staff can access resources and support for their personal well-being visit Well-Being at U-M Resources for Faculty and Staff.

Contact Student Wellness

Reach out with feedback on how Ross can improve student wellness, request consultation + programming, propose collaboration, and more.

Submit your form details
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Director of Student Wellness

Kelly Higgins, MSW, LMSW-Clinical, MBA
hikelly@umich.edu / rosswellness@umich.edu