Bobcat Well-Being Champions
Bobcat Well-being Champions are nominated by UC Merced students every academic year. Students are encouraged to nominate faculty who:
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Check-in on them
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Show interest in their lives outside of academics
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Are sensitive to their unique circumstances
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Encourage and support them to adopt healthy behaviors
Lizbeth Lupi
“She has been one of the kindest and most supportive mentors”
Winner,Fall 2024- Spring 2025
Dr. Daniel Mello
“Dr. Mello always arrives to class early and walks around interacting with students and asking them about their day. His actions always show how much he cares about his students' well-being. I enjoy being in Dr Mello’s class.”
Winner, Fall 2023- Spring 2024
Dr. Michelle Leslie
“Dr. Leslie deserves this award for her dedicated care and attention towards her students, as well as her genuine interest in students' lives and her efforts to promote their mental well-being.”
Winner, Spring 2023
Dr. Justin Hicks
“Caring and attentive [of] students’ and show interest in students’ lives while providing encouragement to improve their mental well-being”
Winner, Fall 2022
Dr. Goldmen-Mellor
“Dr. Goldmen-Mellor is deserving of this award because of her care for her students. Also of her understanding [of] students’ situations and making sure their voices are heard during lectures or office hours.”
Winner, Spring 2022
Hayley Montoya
“Hayley is deserving of this award because of her care for her students. She always checks in which each student as she interacts with them and shows genuine care and compassion for each student.”
Winner, Fall 2021
Dr. Abel Chuang
“He checks up on students before each start of the lesson. Whenever students seem to not catch up with the lesson, he would make an effort to provide motivation and understands that each student is going through unique circumstances and does not judge.”
Winner, Spring 2021
Angela Winek
“Professor Winek always prioritizes her students' well-being, especially during COVID. I continuously admire her strong work ethic, within the Merced community.”
Winner, Spring 2021
Dr. Maria-Elena Young
“Maria-Elena has shown a lot of concern for her students…”
Winner, Spring 2021
