Wellbeing LLC
The Wellbeing Living-Learning Community is a vibrant, inclusive community offering incoming first-year students a supportive environment where they can explore and enhance their wellbeing. Rooted in Xavier’s eight dimensions of wellbeing—intellectual, financial, purpose, social, community, spiritual, emotional, and physical—this community provides students with the tools, resources, and support essential to students’ success on campus. Through a blend of peer-led initiatives, community engagement opportunities, and workshops, students will develop essential life skills while fostering meaningful connections with their peers and mentors across campus. This community empowers students to create a balanced lifestyle, helping them thrive both academically and personally. Whether you're seeking to improve your mental health, build financial literacy, foster a sense of purpose, or simply create lasting friendships, the Wellbeing LLC offers a holistic approach to college life that prepares you for success at Xavier and beyond.
Check out the 2025-2026 LLC Syllabus (COMING SOON)
LLC Requirements
To be a member of the Wellbeing LLC, all applicants must meet the following requirements and agree to the following commitments:
- Be an incoming first-year student in the Fall 2025 semester with a strong desire to cultivate and maintain a healthy lifestyle, whatever that looks like for you.
- Live in Husman Hall, on a designated floor, for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Regularly attend activities, programs, and meetings, including but not limited to monthly community meetings and themed events. More information coming soon!
Participant Application
As a part of the housing application, first-year students interested in being a part of the Wellbeing LLC will be required to respond to the following questions on their housing application. Students who are interested in joining the LLC must provide a 1,500 character (250-300-word) responses for each of the questions below:
- What does “wellbeing” mean to you, and why do you think it’s important in college life?
- Which of the 8 dimensions of wellbeing do you feel most connected to? Why?
- What are two personal wellbeing goals you hope to work forward during your first-year at Xavier?
- Describe one way you would like to contribute to creating a positive, supportive environment for other students in the Wellbeing LLC.
LLC Programming
Academic Offerings
Members of the Wellbeing LLC will be required to complete the following courses with their cohort:
More information about these course offerings will be provided in time for fall 2025 course registration. Stay tuned!
Co-Curricular Activities
Through collaboration with the LLC advisors from Student Wellbeing Services, SWAG Peer Educators and Resident Assistants assigned to the LLC will provide co-curricular and social programming around the LLC theme. Specific programs for the upcoming semester are still being finalized, however some examples of programs include:
- Stress Less Workshops
- Yoga classes
- Meal prep and nutrition basics
- College Budgeting 101
- Community-engaged service projects
- Wasson Way excursions, and more!
Meet the LLC Advisors
If you have any questions about the Wellbeing LLC, feel free to reach out to the LLC advisors!

Maria Merrill, MA, MBA
Director, Student Wellbeing Services
Email: merrillm@xavier.edu
Phone: (513) 745-1029

Kaity Rowe, MS, CHES
Supervisor and Wellbeing Coach
Email: rowek3@xavier.edu
Phone: (513) 745-3171
Student Wellness Advocacy Group Peer Educators
Student Wellness Advocacy Group (SWAG) Peer Educators work for the Student Wellbeing Services office and play a critical role in the programming and community building aspects of the Wellbeing LLC. Meet the Peer Educators and learn more about their programming here!
Resident Assistants
Resident Assistants (RAs) contribute to the social development of the community, ensuring every member of the hall community feels safe, welcomed, and supported. RAs collaborate with LLC advisors and peer mentors to facilitate special programs for LLC students throughout the year, and serve as general peer advisors for any needs a student may have throughout their time living in the community.