Thrive: Well-Being And Self-Care For Community College Employees, A Mixed Methods Research Study

This mixed methods research study explores the interconnection of job satisfaction, well-being/flourishing, self-care, belonging, and trust in employees at an Urban Community College, UCC (Name removed to protect privacy of participants). Research has shown that there are a variety of factors that contribute to employee burnout, retention, and separation. The goal of this study is to shift the culture of the workplace by focusing on positive well-being for all employees. I collaborated with, surveyed, interviewed, and held focus groups with approximately 200 adult employees (over two cohorts) who work at this Urban Community College. Employees were invited to participate in a six-part professional development program called Thrive. This program was created utilizing many of the principles of positive psychology. It was designed to increase personal engagement as well as collaboration and teamwork amongst participants.