Antioch College
&
The Co-Op Experience
An Online Portfolio By Cara Stedman
Goal #1
Goal: I will complete a renovation/update project on the peaceful place, using the new grant funds. This will include budgeting, ordering, designing, and other considerations. Many items will focus on grant-specific concepts, such as a green (plant) space and supplying items that provide sensory comfort.
Achievements: This goal was completed in full and became one of my favorite projects. I went through the purchase order process, designing a calming space where students can relax/decompress, and develop positive coping skills to combat stress, anxiety, and depression. The peaceful place is now very cozy and contains items like a weighted blanket, plants, scent diffusers, yoga mats, stuffed animals, craft supplies, and much more.
Goal #2
Goal: I will be putting together resource books. The idea is that I can update and compile the information into a resource book for student health and wellness.
Achievements: This goal was not met fully, since it was one of many larger projects. However, the intention of this goal was met differently during this term, the overarching intent being to get health and wellness information to students. I did this by designing the public bulletin boards in different buildings to be interactive and have up-to-date information, this way students can be informed of resources, events, and discussions on an everyday basis. I have plans to continue compiling information and putting together the official resource book moving forward.
Goal #3
Goal: I will complete an exercise and stretch routine every day to improve my mental and physical health. I plan to meet this goal by steadily increasing the number of days I exercise in a week.
Achievements: This goal was partially met since I now do my stretches every day, and while I may not complete a specified exercise routine every day, I did encourage myself to be more active by taking walks and spending time outside. I think I enjoyed walking downtown yellow springs the most.
