The National College Health Assessment is a nationwide survey of health habits, behaviors and perceptions of college students that is now in its 20th year of data collection. During its lifetime, the survey has undergone three major updates, and the current version, NCHA-III, includes enhanced mental health and resilience measures, as well as additional validated physical health measures. Cal Poly Pomona has conducted this survey since its inception on an every-third year and then every-other year cycle. The most recent administration occurred in Spring 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in the U.S. This survey has great potential to be utilized in support of the University’s Strategic Initiative #2 and item 4.4 of the Academic Master Plan.

At the end of this session, participants will:

·         Describe the key measures found in the NCHA.

·         Connect the NCHA to specific University and Academic Affairs goals and objectives.

·         Understand how to utilize the findings of the 2020 CPP and National surveys to meet aforementioned goals and objectives.

·         Become aware of key resources within Student affairs that can provide resources to achieve desired campus outcomes.