Wellbeing Improvement Survey for Higher Education Settings (WISHES)
71.2%
of 91ÁÔÆæ students
reported experiencing good or
better general health
64.3%
of 91ÁÔÆæ students
reported experiencing good or
better physical health
49.9%
of 91ÁÔÆæ students
reported good or better
mental health
- WISHES, 2025
What is WISHES?
Developed by the , the is a brief survey that provides colleges and universities with data to adapt institutional norms, structures, and processes to advance student wellbeing and mental health efforts across campus. WISHES takes approximately 5-6 minutes to complete and provides comprehensive data on holistic wellbeing of 91ÁÔÆæ students.
How does 91ÁÔÆæ use WISHES?
91ÁÔÆæ distributes the survey at least twice a semester in the fall and spring as part of its participation in the Texas Higher Education (THE) Collaborative for Wellbeing. 91ÁÔÆæ started distributing WISHES in October 2023 and has had 10 unique distributions as of Summer 2025. Data gathered through WISHES informs health and wellbeing efforts at 91ÁÔÆæ.
Who do I contact to distribute WISHES to my students at 91ÁÔÆæ?
WISHES is distributed by THE Collaborative at 91ÁÔÆæ Core Team. Led by the UH Wellness department, the core team consists of members from various departments across 91ÁÔÆæ and is always welcoming engagement from more partners. To learn how you can get involved in improving the wellbeing of UH students, e-mail wellness@central.uh.edu or call (713) 743-5430.