Author: Jenna

Flourishing Academic Network (FAN) Strategic Plan 2025

Building Pathways for Flourishing in Higher Education Our Mission The Flourishing Academic Network (FAN) advances pathways for flourishing in higher education by convening students, connecting academic and student affairs, and fostering collaboration across North American institutions. We believe higher education can catalyze flourishing for all students and our broader communities through rigorous academic inquiry paired […]

Flourishing: A Blueprint

Flourishing: A Blueprint  By Michele Simpson and Jenna Bensko In this way, mindfulness became more than an individual habit; it fostered a flourishing  community of support and care.    Intentional Connections  The Flourishing Academic Network (FAN) is committed to supporting the well-being of college students. When students are supported through the transition from high school […]

Strengthening the Safety Net: How JED Campus is Building Stronger and More Supportive Mental Health Systems in Higher Education 

By The JED Foundation In today’s higher education landscape, student mental health has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges facing institutions. As members of the Flourishing Academic Network (FAN) understand, true academic success cannot be measured solely by graduation rates and GPAs — it must also encompass student well-being and flourishing. This holistic […]

TCU CALM Studies: Flourishing and the Activism of Belonging

By Blake Hestir and Mark Dennis  A student in the Art and Science of Flourishing course shared the following poignant reflection:  As a Vietnamese immigrant to America, the search for a place to call home has been a recurring theme throughout my life. This course has helped me understand that belonging starts from within and […]