Come and enjoy fitness demos, chair massages, health screenings, information booths, healthy snacks, door prizes and much more! 

The (NCHA), is a nationally recognized research survey sponsored by the American College Health Association (ACHA). 

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ University is participating in the NCHA to assess student health behaviors in order to provide better services and support for students.  Student participation in the NCHA is critical in helping ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ develop wellness programs and services that meet our campus needs.  Participation is completely voluntary, confidential, and only takes about 20-30 minutes.  

Those interested in volunteering for events should follow this link to the . 

Take Back the Night: Survivor Speak Out

Thursday, April 19 
Whitley Auditorium 
7 to 9 p.m. 

All campus and community members are invited to come and show support for survivors and friends. The intention of this event is to create a safe and confidential space for survivors to share stories of gender violence – no recording of stories or media will be allowed in this space. Confidential advocates will be available throughout the event. There will be a reception and resource fair from 8:15 to 9 p.m. in Steers Pavilion.    

Survivor Support Allies

If you are interested in learning about the Survivor Support Allies Program for faculty and staff, please review this information and consider attending of the following sessions (registration is through the Office of Leadership and Professional Development):

Self-care as Radical Work

Friday, April 20
Oaks 212
Noon to 1:30 p.m. Oaks 212

Doing Our Own Work First: Developing Cultural Humility to Facilitate Change

Tuesday, May 1
Moseley 215
8 to 9:30 a.m.

To find out more about violence prevention, supporting survivors and how you can get involved, please contact Becca Bishopric Patterson, assistant director for the Gender & LGBTQIA Center, or Felicia Cenca, coordinator for violence response. You can access Safeline at any time for confidential support and resources for yourself or students in response to gender-based violence.

Safeline: Safeline is a 24/7 confidential support line for members of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ community affected by sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking or identity-based bias or harassment. Call to receive support, resources, and information for yourself or for another member of the university community.

Based on V-Day founder/playwright Eve Ensler’s interviews with women of different ages, nationalities, ethnicities and circumstances, the monologues celebrate women’s sexuality and strength and are performed by ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students as part of the National V-Day campaign to stop interpersonal violence. A catered reception for the cast, sponsored by WGSS, will be held between performances in West Parlor.

Admission: $5. Proceeds benefit CrossRoads Sexual Assault Response and Resource Center of Alamance County. Sponsored by EFFECT.

Santucci talked with Elizabeth Albritton ’19, a peer educator with . SPARKS performs skits for all students who are new to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ to help them learn about violence in relationships, how to be an active bystander and the key components of consent, Santucci wrote in her article. 

“A lot of the stuff that we do in SPARKS is the building blocks in starting conversations in the dialogue,” Albritton says. “Education and awareness starts at the first exposure that they have to it. Some students come on campus and they have no exposure to (the statistic) that one in four women are going to be sexually assaulted during college.”

Albritton told the reporter that continued dialogue is a primary goal for the variety of presentations and events that SPARKS educators are involved in. “We really just try to eliminate any barriers and just make sure that we have a collaborative effort on campus for education and knowledge and combating gender violence,” she said.

Read the entire article in USA Today College . 

iACT is an innovation aimed at creating campus change through the implementation of a bystander approach to prevent sexaul assault at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ. The initiative merged from a community engagement project Kacie Lynch, Ilana Fitzpatrick and other students conducted when taking the HSS 213 Working with Groups & Communities course in fall 2015.

Carmen Monico, assistant professor of human service studies, taught HSS 213 and the project was developed in partnership with h CrossRoads Sexual Assault Response & Resource Center. Lynch and Fitzpatrick have worked over the past two years with Becca Bishopric Patterson, assistant director of the Gender and LGBTQIA Center, to propose integrating conversations about bystander intervention to prevent sexual violence into the first-year student experience.

During the first six to 10 weeks of classes, a period known as the Red Zone, iACT recruited 21 students to participate in a series of three two-hour training sessions to become workshop facilitators. Trained students are able to lead conversations with first-year students who assume an active role in preventing sexual assault during the Red Zone and thoughout their four year experience at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ.

The training workshops seek to help first-year students improve their knowledge and confidence in intervening safely around language, behaviors and actions that contribute to sexual violence. The 30- to 35-minute discussions with first-year students are being held at residential neighborhoods and 100 level courses across the university starting in October.

Please contact Patterson (bbishopric@elon.edu), Lynch (klynch21@elon.edu) or Fitzpatrick () to learn more about this initiative and to schedule facilitated discussions of the bystander program in your classrooms.

What does it take for progress to happen? How do you move passionate people to action? This interactive training will use themes from historical and contemporary movements to help you and your organization create a blueprint for change.

1. Determine what change is needed on their campus and in their community;
2. Examine key principles of movements from history to the present;
3. And create an action plan for building momentum on campus and in their community to create change.

The workshop will be Wednesday, April 12, from noon to 3 p.m. in Lakeside 212 (with an included lunch) for faculty, staff, and student-serving partners.

The workshop will be Wednesday, April 12, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in Lakeside 212 for students.

Any questions can be directed to Felicia Cenca at fcenca@elon.edu.

Brought to you by the offices of Health Promotion and Violence Response in partnership with the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV).

What does it take for progress to happen? How do you move passionate people to action? This interactive training will use themes from historical and contemporary movements to help you and your organization create a blueprint for change.

1. Determine what change is needed on their campus and in their community;
2. Examine key principles of movements from history to the present;
3. And create an action plan for building momentum on campus and in their community to create change.

The workshop will be Wednesday, April 12, from noon – 3 p.m. in Lakeside 212 (with an included lunch) for faculty, staff, and student-serving partners.

The workshop will be Wednesday, April 12, from 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in Lakeside 212 for students.

Any questions can be directed to Felicia Cenca at fcenca@elon.edu.

Brought to you by the offices of Health Promotion and Violence Response in partnership with the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV).

Description of the Workshop

What does it take for progress to happen? How do you move passionate people to action? This interactive training will use themes from historical and contemporary movements to help you and your organization create a blueprint for change.
During the workshop, participants will:

1. Determine what change is needed on their campus and in their community;
2. Examine key principles of movements from history to the present;
3. And create an action plan for building momentum on campus and in their community to create change.

A workshop will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 215 of the Moseley Center for faculty, staff, and student-serving partners. A second session for students will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Ward Octagon room in the Moseley Center.

To register for the afternoon session for faculty, staff, and student-serving partners, use this link: 

To register for the evening session for students, use this link:  

Any questions can be directed to Felicia Cenca at .

Brought to you by the offices of Health Promotion & Violence Response in partnership with the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV).

In an effort to keep the families of incoming students informed, below is a message that new ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students received via mail and email. Families should review this information with their student and be sure that materials are submitted as soon as possible. 

From the R.N. Ellington Center for Health and Wellness 

Dear new undergraduate or special students:

Are you ready to become a member of a highly engaged academic community where you will be transformed in mind, body and spirit? The staff at the R.N. Ellington Center welcomes you to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ and looks forward to working with you as you lead a life of health and wellness! Before you become a member of the academic community there are four key pieces of preparation that are essential. Please note these four processes are mandated requirements and must be completed by the date indicated. Students must complete these requirements to matriculate at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ.

Submission of the Health Form and Required Immunizations

University Policy and State Regulations require that all new students submit a health form and all required immunizations by July 1, 2016. North Carolina Public Health law requires proof of immunization to protect you and others while you are attending ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ. You do not need to complete a physical exam. You should review the regulations and recommendations as they apply to you. . If you have questions about health or immunization requirements, please email Student Health Services staff.

Proof of Medical Insurance 
Federal guidelines and university policy require that all students be enrolled in an insurance plan that is compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). You will provide your insurance information on your health form. Many of you are already enrolled in ACA compliant insurance plans. If you are not currently enrolled in an ACA compliant insurance plan, you may want to consult the affordable care marketplace. 

Completion of Alcohol Edu
Alcohol Edu is a comprehensive, online alcohol education program that the university requires all first-year and transfer students to complete over the summer. Part 1 must be completed by Aug. 15, 2016. Students will be prompted to complete Part II 45-60 days after completing Part I. You will receive an email through your ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ email address in early to mid-July with instructions to access and complete Alcohol Edu. The course consists of two parts that take approximately two to three hours to complete. If you have questions about Alcohol Edu, please email Whitney Gregory, director of health promotion and student concerns outreach.

Completion of Haven Program 
Haven is an online education program that provides training for all students on issues associated with sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. Completion of this program is required of new students. You will receive an email through your ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ email address in early to mid-July with instructions. You must complete the program no later than Aug. 15, 2016.  
 
Please be attentive to these requirements so your transition to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ is a smooth one. I would recommend you spend time reviewing .

Please note that all future communication about these requirements and other pieces of university business will be sent to your ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ email account. As a student, you are responsible for checking that email account often (I recommend daily) so you can be assured you are ready to matriculate in August! On behalf of the Student Health and Wellness leadership team, we look forward to working with you during your time at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ. 
 
Yours in wellness,
 
Jana Lynn Patterson
Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Student Health and Wellness