2025-65

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee
          
Date of First Reading: March 31, 2025

Date of Second Reading: April 28, 2025

Title of Motion: Request from the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions – School of Social Work – for the establishment of an undergraduate certificate – Stress Management, Mindfulness and Resilience

Action Requested: This curricular proposal has received all college, school, unit and university administrative approvals, and is being presented to the Senate for review and voting decision.

Rationale: In today's fast-paced and uncertain world, managing stress levels has become increasingly crucial for maintaining overall well-being and mental health. The undergraduate certificate incorporates resiliency and whole-person health with mastery of mindfulness-based techniques into the curriculum. The undergraduate certificate is grounded in empirical evidence and theoretical frameworks supporting the efficacy of mindfulness in stress reduction and emotional regulation.