Wellbeing in Higher Education

Marcus A. Henning currently works as Associate Professor and Post-Graduate Academic Advisor in the Centre for Medical and Health Sciences Education at the University of Auckland. He is actively engaged in research and his interests include: quality of life, the motivation to teach and learn, organizational behaviour, and professional integrity.

Chris U. Kraegeloh is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Health and Psychosocial Studies at Auckland University of Technology, and a founding member of the New Zealand World Health Organisation Quality of Life Group (NZ WHOQOL Group). His research interests are in psychometrics, outcome measurement, and mindfulness.

Rachel Dryer is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Charles Sturt University and a registered psychologist. She has extensive teaching experience in online learning environments. Her clinical and research interests are in psychological conditions that affect learning and behavior, as well as the learning needs of online students with disabilities.

Fiona Moir is a Senior Lecturer in The Department of General Practice and Co-Director of Medical Student Affairs in the Medical Programme Directorate at The University of Auckland. She specializes in mental health and practitioner wellbeing, and has developed a wellbeing curriculum and pastoral care structures in the medical programme.

D. Rex Billington is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Public Health and Psychosocial Studies at AUT University. Prior to this he served 18 years in the World Health Organization with a career appointment holding senior posts in educational development, in the Global Programme on HIV/AIDS and in mental health.

Andrew G. Hill is an Academic General Surgeon practicing in Auckland, New Zealand. While his clinical research interest is in perioperative care his role as a leader of an academic health campus has led to a strong interest both pastorally and academically in health and wellbeing of both students and faculty.