The council’s first pop-up drew steady traffic as students grabbed donuts and coffee and filled out emotion cards about what made them feel frustrated, disappointed, optimistic, or excited. The 144 emotion cards collected with help from six council members will be displayed in the business academic advising office to highlight shared student experiences and to remind students that others share similar stressors.
Interested in getting involved? Contact Dr. Natalie Schneider to learn more about the Working Well Council.
The Working Well Council is a student-led group dedicated to building a culture of well-being across the Daniels School of Business. Through advocacy, research, and events, the Council empowers students, faculty, and staff to adopt evidence-based strategies that support mental health, resilience, and thriving in academic and professional settings.
The Working Well Council promotes and advocates for strategies that enhance well-being and mental health among Daniels School of Business students, faculty, and staff. The Council helps members develop skills to navigate challenges while maintaining integrity, focus, and balance under pressure.
The Council works to normalize conversations around mental health, work-life balance, and workplace well-being. Members:
All students who have taken or plan to take a course in the Daniels School of Business are welcome, regardless of major or minor. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to attend meetings, provide insight, and support student-led initiatives.
The Council meets weekly, with rotating times to accommodate different schedules:
Participation is flexible. Students can join whenever their schedule permits.
To learn about the next Working Well Council meeting or for more information, contact faculty leader Natalie Schneider at nmschnei@purdue.edu.
