Digest No. 15 - Autumn 2025

Blog – Stressors Challenging Wellness in Higher Education

Chapman Institute. “Higher Education Employee Wellness: Supporting Faculty & Staff Well-Being.” Larry’s Blog. May 20, 2025. https://chapmaninstitute.com/higher-education-employee-wellness-supporting-faculty-staff-well-being/  

This blog post shares a summary of the stressors that challenge wellness in higher education, the difficulties institutions face in responding to that challenge, and the benefits in mitigating that risk. In addition, the blog shares a roadmap for building a successful wellness program, with best practices, strategies by employee type, and some real-world examples. It further identifies employee wellness as a critical yet often overlooked aspect of institutional health with next steps for campus leaders.