Goodies

The Goodie wellbeing advisers are there for you when you need someone to talk to. You can come with any issue or problem.

Who are Goodies and what kind of support they offer?

Wellbeing advisers, Goodies, are members of the university staff, from various departments, who are trained to support student wellbeing. They offer you advice and support on student wellbeing issues. The aim is to help you to get help early on if you encounter problems throughout your studies.

You can come to Goodies with any kind of issue. The discussions are always confidential. Topics of discussion may include:

I don't seem to have enough time for leisure, work and study
I am worried about my own wellbeing and my ability to cope
I am under stress and find it difficult to recover
I am afraid of exhaustion
my motivation to study has disappeared
I am stuck in my studies and not making any progress
study situations make me nervous, e.g., taking an exam or giving a presentation
I feel that studying is challenging and that my study skills need improvement
I feel lonely sometimes
I am worried about financial matters
I need support in managing my life.

Goodies will help you find different solutions to help your situation. You can get information on how to promote your wellbeing at university, for example what kinds of peer support groups, study skills courses and workshops are available. If necessary, Goodie will refer you to other specialists to resolve your situation. Discussions with Goodies are always confidential.

How do I contact Goodies?

Goodies do not have regular office hours, so appointments are made on a case-by-case basis. We recommend that you contact the Goodie of your degree programme via the goodie-email. The Goodie mail is accessible to all the Goodies in your department. The Goodies try to reply to emails as soon as possible. However, during weekends and holidays, Goodies do not actively monitor their emails.

In your message, you can briefly mention the topic you would like to discuss, so that the Goodie who meets you can better prepare for the discussion. This way it is also possible to reserve a quiet place for the meeting. In your message, you can suggest times that are convenient for you and let us know if you would prefer to meet face-to-face rather than remotely, or if you would prefer to meet a specific Goodie who you may have already visited in the past.

Contact details for Goodies in each department can be found below (under Further instructions).

Feedback from those who have taken part in the wellbeing support model

I don't know how busy Goodies are, but it could be promoted more, even to freshers; that this is a low-threshold activity and even if everything goes well, they might get some ideas on how to organise their work better.

Many of my friends think that you only go there to talk if things are really, really bad, and they feel guilty if they lack self-discipline or have trouble coping. My situation at the beginning of school was such that I thought I might need Goodies and I immediately wrote down the contact details.

More promotion! I found out about them by accident. With the help of a Goodie, I managed to tackle the last few courses that were missing from my bachelor's degree.

From the menu below (further instructions) you can find for your faculty's and department's Goodies' contact information.

Further instructions

Select instructions for your studies

Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics

The goodie for the Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics is Marja Wollenberg. You can reach me best via email (goodie-jsbe@jyu.fi). In your message, you could suggest times that suit you, and specify whether you would prefer to meet in person or remotely. Additionally, you can briefly describe the specific topics you wish to discuss. I strive to respond to emails as soon as possible; however, please note that I do not actively check emails during the weekends.

Marja Wollenberg, Education Coordinator
marja.wollenberg [a] jyu.fi | +358 40 805 4482 | Ag C324.2

Faculty of Information Technology

The Goodie of the faculty of Information Technology is Niina Ormshaw. You can reach me best via email (goodie-it@jyu.fi). In your message, you could suggest times that suit you, and specify whether you would prefer to meet in person or remotely. Additionally, you can briefly describe the specific topics you wish to discuss. I strive to respond to emails as soon as possible; however, please note that I do not check emails during the weekends.

Niina Ormshaw, International Coordinator
niina.ormshaw [a] jyu.fi | +358 50 443 2360 | Ag C434.2

Faculty of Education and Psychology

The Goodies of the Faculty of Education and Psychology are Elisa Heimovaara, Pasi Ikonen and Salla Määttä. You can reach us best via email (goodie-edu@jyu.fi). In your message, you could suggest times that suit you, and specify whether you would prefer to meet in person or remotely. Additionally, you can briefly describe the specific topics you wish to discuss. We strive to respond to emails as soon as possible; however, please note that we do not actively check emails during the weekends.

Elisa Heimovaara, International Coordinator
elisa.heimovaara[a] jyu.fi | +358 40 024 7421 | RUU B237

Pasi Ikonen, University Teacher
pasi.h.ikonen[a] jyu.fi | +358 40 095 4376 | E105

Salla Määttä, University Teacher
salla.m.maatta[a] jyu.fi | +358 40 805 3760 | RUU D423.4

Faculty of Mathematics and Science

The Goodies of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science are Leena Mattila and Sami Räsänen. You can reach us best via email (goodie-science@jyu.fi). In your message, you could suggest times that suit you, and specify whether you would prefer to meet in person or remotely. Additionally, you can briefly describe the specific topics you wish to discuss. We strive to respond to emails as soon as possible; however, please note that we do not actively check emails during the weekends.

Leena Mattila, International Coordinator
leena.m.mattila [a] jyu.fi | +358 40 024 7976 | YE405

Sami Räsänen, Senior Lecturer
sami.s.rasanen [a] jyu.fi | +358 40 805 4725 | YFL219

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

The Goodie of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences is Katja Pylkkänen. You can reach me best via email (goodie-sport@jyu.fi). In your message, you could suggest times that suit you, and specify whether you would prefer to meet in person or remotely. Additionally, you can briefly describe the specific topics you wish to discuss. I strive to respond to emails as soon as possible; however, please note that I do not actively check emails during the weekends.

Katja Pylkkänen, Education Coordinator
katja.pylkkanen [a] jyu.fi | +358 40 805 3394 | VIV229

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Currently, we have changes in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in goodie activities. Please contact Hanna Ahola and I will guide you to the right person with your matters. In your message, you could suggest times that suit you, and specify whether you would prefer to meet in person or remotely. Additionally, you can briefly describe the specific topics you wish to discuss. I strive to respond to emails as soon as possible; however, please note that I do not actively check emails at the weekend.

Hanna Ahola, Specialist of student wellbeing
hanna.r.ahola [a] jyu.fi