Division of Community and Well-Being
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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
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: 09/15/2025 04:23PM