In the fall of 2010, Acadia students voted by way of referendum to contribute $30 dollars annually ($15 per semester) per student to the Student Wellness Fund. The fund was initiated to accommodate the individual needs of students and enhance their overall sense of wellness through various initiatives. The primary initiative for the fund was to partner with the University and create the present Fitness Centre at the Acadia Athletic Complex. While this has promoted great opportunities for students to enhance their physical wellbeing, the fund is also designed to address a broad spectrum of wellness concerns.

What is wellness?

Wellness incorporates a number of different dimensions, but all contribute to an individual’s overall well-being

 

 

Application for Funds:

 

A minimum of one letter of support addressed to the Student Wellness Committee must be attached to this application, describing the justification, support, and potential for the initiative. This letter must be sent to the ASU President (callie.lathem@acadiau.ca) before the application will be processed. A follow up report must be submitted no later than one week after the completion of the initiative detailing the outcome to callie.lathem@acadiau.ca.

 

Members of the Acadia Students’ Union are invited to submit applications using the following form:

Be sure to include type of wellness, funding amount request (explained in detail), and funding breakdown.

 

Applications will be considered twice per academic year (once per semester) and must be submitted no later than November 15 and March 1.