TigerWell Data and Research
The incorporation of research, innovation, and evidence-informed action is a key principle underlying well-being promotion efforts at colleges and universities (Okanagan Charter, 2015).
Types of data and research that are relevant to well-being promotion include:
Using local data to plan interventions and programs
Monitoring and evaluating programs and practices
Using published data and research literature to help inform well-being promotion efforts
Research Initiatives
TigerWell seeks to provide scholarly, assessment, and research support for efforts to advance health and well-being throughout Princeton.
Existing Well-Being Data
A working group of the Campus Well-Being Partnership is compiling existing well-being -related institutional and campus data in a dashboard. To inquire about accessing the dashboard, or with further questions about existing data, please contact Jonathan Stoessel in the Office of Institutional Research (OIR).
TigerWell Grants Program
Student, staff, and faculty, in applying for TigerWell Seed & Partnership Grants, are asked to include information regarding the measurable objectives of their project and their plans to evaluate the effectiveness of their efforts on improving the health and well-being of their population(s) of focus. Applicants are also encouraged to look to existing data and literature indicating an evidence base for the potential impact of their efforts on student well-being.
Research Initiatives / Projects
TigerWell supports well-being research conducted by students and faculty, including by providing seed funds to support highly-relevant, well-being -related research projects.