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This article explores how partnership building can be used as a strategic tool in the creation of campus conditions that positively contribute to both student well-being and student retention. Synergies between strategic enrollment management literature and student well-being theories are discussed, and an example of how a partnership approach has been advanced to create conditions for well-being in learning environments at Simon Fraser University is shared. The processes undertaken and lessons learned are discussed, to provide insight for others interested in advancing a similar approach.

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Alisa Stanton, M.P.H., has a master of public health degree from Simon Fraser University and is currently working on a Ph.D. that combines studies in education and health. Alisa has worked as a health promotion specialist at Simon Fraser University since 2011. She co-led the Well-Being in Learning Environments project and contributed to the development and implementation of the Healthy Campus Community initiative.

Tara Black, M.Sc., is the associate director of health promotion at Simon Fraser University. She has a master of science degree in health promotion. She specializes in socioecological and systems-based action for building healthy and supportive higher education settings.

Rosie Dhaliwal, M.Ed., R.D., has practiced in health promotion at SFU since 2007. She brings together her diverse experiences as a clinician and educator to create a healthy campus community at SFU. Her passion for teaching and learning drove her to pursue her master of education degree in curriculum and instruction at SFU. This is an asset in co-leading the Well-Being in Learning Environments project.

Crystal Hutchinson, M.Ed., is a health promotion specialist at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada. Prior to her role at Simon Fraser University, Crystal was an educator specializing in indigenous perspectives, health education, and contemplative pedagogy.

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