Jenna Heath (Liberal Arts) and Lauren Gatto (Academic Affairs) presented "Institutionalizing Life Design to Support Students in Transition" at 2025 "Students in Transition" conference hosted by University of South Carolina.
The presentation addressed how UNLV embedded Life Design principles across campus to support students in transition, from first-time freshmen to transfer students. Following training by the Stanford Life Design Lab, an interdisciplinary subcommittee implemented concepts in advising, peer mentorship, and academia. This session will showcase how Life Design tools were used in key transition points, including shifts from high school to college and during upperclassman years, such as reframing mindsets, which have been used to enhance student decision-making, major affirmation, and overall well-being. Presenters will share assessment data, implementation strategies, and campus-wide outcomes, offering actionable takeaways for integrating Life Design at other institutions.
