I was taken back to my undergraduate years at Colorado State University when I read that some campuses are now providing "nap maps" for students. Napping may help to supplement disrupted or less than optimal daily sleeping patterns. Nightly sleep duration is predictive of grade performance so it is in any higher education institution's best interest to address it.
My favorite place to nap in the Lory Student Center was a music listening room. I could always count on the opportunity to select a classical recording and to find a quiet corner of the room to curl up for a quick and refreshing nap. I haven't thought of this habit for many years but it brings back fond memories and probably contributed to my health and well-being as an undergraduate.
In addition to places to nap, Rider's student government funded and has opened a Zen Den where students can relax and decompress. The room appeals to neurodivergent students in particular but is welcoming of all students as a way to improve mental health. Other campuses created specific campus spaces where students can go to refresh and renew.
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