Peayple's Well-Being Initiative

The Division of Student Affairs is proud to announce the launch of the Peayple's Well-Being Initiative, a new campus-wide effort dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our students as they pursue success at Austin Peay.

The initiative is under the guidance of a dedicated Peayple's Well-Being Task Force co-chaired by David Davenport, Assistant Vice President for Health & Well-Being and Dr. Kadi Bliss, College of Behavioral and Health Sciences. 

The task force represents a wide range of campus partners.

Task Force Members

• Rachel Bush, College of Arts and Letters

• Jonathan Gladney, Housing, Residence Life & Dining Services

• Dr. Charles Gonzalez, Eriksson College of Education

• Dr. Quianda Harris, Health and Counseling Services

• Emerald Lacy, University Recreation

• Olivia Lahann, Community Engagement & Sustainability

• Savannah Longo, Decision Support and Institutional Research

• Shelana Martin, Health and Counseling Services

• Kaitie McKinney, Community Care & Standards

• Dr. Hamid Noghanibehambari, College of Business

• LaTara Pearson, Military and Veterans Affairs

• Dr. Heather Phillips, College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

• Nate Smith, Student Government Association

• Dr. LeAnn Wills, College of Behavioral and Health Sciences

Through their combined expertise, the task force will work to identify student needs, develop programs and create supportive campus environments that foster well-being, recognizing that student success is closely tied to overall health.