Division of Community and Well-Being We use cookies to provide you with the best experience and to help improve our website. View Privacy Statement Toggle high contrast Division of Community and Well-‍Being Division of Community and Well-Being Key Services and Initiatives More information about Community of Care Community of Care As a public university for the public good, Bowling Green State University prioritizes community well-being and belonging to ensure that Falcons do not struggle alone. More information about Falcon Health Chat Text Frieda Instant answers to hundreds of BGSU-related questions. 24/7 support is just a text away. More information about Well-Being Coaching Well-Being Coaching Well-being Design helps to provide the fundamental life skills, resources and support to enhance the welfare of our campus community. More information about Hazing Prevention Hazing Prevention BGSU seeks to promote a safe environment so members of our learning community may participate in experiences and activities without compromising their health, well-being, dignity and/or rights. More information about Food, Financial, Housing and Basic Needs Assistance Food, Financial, Housing and Basic Needs Assistance A variety of resources are available for students seeking food, financial guidance, housing assistance and basic needs items. More information about Parent and Family Connections Parent and Family Connections Learn more about current Parent and Family Connections on our Bowling Green campus Division of Community and Well-Being 419-372-CARE (2273) wellbeing@bgsu.edu 110 McFall Center 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday Community and Well-Being Events A Message from BGSU Senior Chief Community and Well-Being Officer At Bowling Green State University, we are committed to the health and well-being of our entire learning community, including our students, faculty and staff. Together, we create an environment where everyone is welcome, supported, and empowered to be successful. Well-being is about more than individual choices. It is about building a community that values physical, mental and emotional health. We continue to invest and expand our work in the Division of Community and Well-being to ensure that every member of our community has access to the resources, programs and support needed for lifelong wellness and success. Our teams are here to help you design the life you want to lead and maximize your Bowling Green experience. We are glad you are here! Be well, Ben Batey, MPH, RN Senior Chief Community and Well-Being Officer Hazing Prevention Coordinator Senior Chief Community and Well-Being Officer Bio Ben Batey, MPH, RN, joined BGSU in July 2020 in the inaugural position of Chief Health Officer, created in part as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, Batey worked at the Wood County Health Department for 10 years, where he served as health commissioner since 2014. He also held several leadership positions including CEO of the Wood County Community Health Center, director of nursing and infectious disease, emergency preparedness coordinator and epidemiologist. Prior to the health department, he was a registered nurse for Mercy St. Anne Hospital and Mercy Home Care. He holds a Master of Public Health degree from Northwest Ohio Consortium for Public Health (Bowling Green State University/University of Toledo) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mercy College of Ohio. Updated: 03/31/2026 01:26PM