R'Healthy Campus

UC Riverside prioritizes your health and well-being

Your health and well-being is an integral part of campus life. We're committed to empowering students, faculty, and staff to thrive through a healthier lifestyle.

R'Healthy Campus Mission statement: We are committed to fostering a health-promoting campus culture where the discovery, communication, translation, application, and preservation of knowledge are seamlessly integrated with health and wellbeing, equity, and sustainability. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment where every individual can thrive, while promoting sustainable practices and equitable access to health resources for the benefit of our entire community and the broader world.

About R'Healthy Campus

The People of R'Healthy Campus

We are a diverse group of staff, students and faculty who strive to make UCR a healthy place to live, work, play and love. They work collectively with campus partners to contribute to the well-being of the people, places and planet at and around our campus.
Our Inspiration: The Okanagan Charter

We are inspired by the Okanagan Charter. The charter is an international charter that guides our vision, purpose and responsibility for our work in R'Healthy Campus.
It calls on post-secondary schools to embed health into all aspects of the campus culture and to lead health promotion action and collaboration locally and globally.

The Charter was created in 2015, UCR officially adopted the Charter on April 30th, 2024. UCR was the 28th US institution to adopt the charter.
The Model: Collective Impact Model

We use the collective impact model to create change. Collective impact is a network of community members, organizations and institutions who advance equity by learning together, aligning, and integrating their action to achieve population and system level change.

We understand that impactful change cannot be created by a single entity but by a community of people. We serve as backbone support to find a common agenda, shared measurement systems, mutually reinforcing activities and provide continuous communication to all who are working towards making UCR a health-promoting campus
R'Healthy Campus Pillars
UCR is advancing campus health, well-being sustainability and equity through the following five pillars inspired by the Okanagan Charter.
- Personal Development
  Personal development for faculty, staff, and students involves cultivating skills, knowledge, and attitudes that enhance their professional and personal lives. Through continuous learning, reflection, and growth, individuals can unlock their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
- Campus Policies and Practice
  Integrate a health-focused approach into campus policies by proactively reviewing, developing, and coordinating strategies that prioritize individual well-being while simultaneously promoting sustainability and equity.
- Local and Global Action
  Cultivate meaningful connections and partnerships within and beyond the campus community to champion health, well-being, sustainability, and equity at local and global levels.
- Research and Knowledge
  Advance health, well-being, sustainability, and equity through active data collection, knowledge generation, and evaluation, fostering diverse research initiatives that enhance the well-being of communities, societies, and the planet.
- Supportive Environments
  Enrich the campus environment by actively promoting health, well-being, sustainability, and resilience across diverse facets, fostering connections and a sense of belonging to enhance success, engagement, and well-being within the campus community

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Structure of R'Healthy Campus

Directors
Led by Co-Directors Marisol Torres and Hung Wu, we're excited to unveil a revitalized approach to well-being on campus.
- Marisol Torres (she/her/ella) is the Assistant Director at The Well & Co-Director for R'Healthy Campus She earned her Master of Public Health from UCLA and BS in Health Science and Human Ecology from Cal State San Bernardino. She first joined UCR in 2017. She leads UCR efforts towards a health promoting university. Marisol stays well by jogging, working out, getting adequate sleep, and spending time with her family and friends.
- Hung Wu (he/him/his) is the Faculty and Staff Wellness Coordinator and Co-Director for the R'Healthy Campus. He is an Army veteran and earned his B.S. in Kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton and his Master of Healthcare Administration from Colorado State University. Hung starts his day with his wife performing early morning workouts and enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures and foods.
Advisory Group
Advisory Group

This esteemed group will offer valuable insights and guidance, ensuring our initiatives remain impactful and aligned with campus needs.
Champions Group

Champions

These passionate individuals serve as co-leads for one of the R’Healthy Campus action groups, spearheading projects within their designated areas, and fostering a culture of wellness across campus.

The Health and Wellbeing Action Group is focused on physical health, mental health and overall wellness.
• Dr. Elizabeth Mondragon, Interim Executive Director of Health, Well-Being and Safety Mental Health Initiatives and Director of Counseling and Psychological Services
• Dr. Tiffany Tallackson, Assistant Director, FitWell

The Equity Action Group is focused on social justice and providing a fair opportunity for all to reach their full potential.
• Dr. Susan Uyemura Workplace Compliance Specialist, Central HR
• Stephen Morales, Director, Office of Foster Youth Support Services

The Sustainability Action Group is focused on the natural and built environment and preservation of our planet and resources.
• Gustavo Plascencia Jauregui, Safety, Sustainability and Projects Manager
• Charlotte Foulk, Biochemistry Undergraduate Student

Data from R'Healthy Campus

Needs Assessment

To evaluate UCR's efforts in enhancing equity, health and well-being and sustainability, R'Healthy Campus Directors, Champions and Members as well as HWS Research, Evaluation and Data Analyst, collected data in Fall 2024 through a multi-faceted approach. This data is being used to inform R'Healthy Campus initiatives.
View full needs assessment report created by Dr. Kritika Gupta
Healthy Campus Institutional Inventory

As part of the needs assessment, R'Healthy Campus completed the nationally-recognized ACHA Healthy Campus Institutional Inventory.
View full Healthy Campus Inventory reviewer report created by Dr. Kritika Gupta
Vision Groups

In Winter 2024, as part of the efforts to adopt the Okanagan Charter, R'Healthy Campus Directors led vision groups to gather insights on how to foster a healthier campus environment.
View Vision Groups and Survey report created by Hung Wu and Marisol Torres

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