Wellness Promotion

Wellness Promotion is part of the Center for Health & Wellness. This office consists of Tiffany Mathews, who is the Coordinator of Wellness Education, as well as Health Science Interns, Registered Dietetic Interns, and Student Office Assistants. We coordinate and implement online educational programs, interactive presentations, peer education programs, awareness events, and social norms campaign. Please contact Tiffany Mathews tmathews1@keene.edu 603-358-2890 for more information.

Scroll down to learn more about our programs and services.

Online Programs

Student Health 101

Student Health 101 is our monthly health & wellness online magazine. Student Health 101 is written by college students and health professionals from Keene State and other schools throughout the country. Student Health 101 is interactive, featuring videos, blog spots, surveys, and games. Our goal is to promote healthy choices, offer a convenient way to access valid and reliable health and wellness information, and offer a venue for students, staff, and faculty to advertise health & wellness information, activities, and events here are Keene State. Check out the most current issue today!

e-CHUG

e-CHUG (electronic Check-Up to Go) is an interactive web survey that allows college students to enter information about their drinking patterns and receive feedback about their use of alcohol. The on-line assessment takes about 6-7 minutes to complete, is confidential, and personalized to the individual.

e-TOKE

e-TOKE (electronic THC Online Knowledge Experience) is a marijuana-specific brief assessment and feedback tool designed to reduce marijuana use among college students. The on-line assessment takes about 10-15 minutes to complete.

Interactive Presentations

We look forward to hearing from you about presenting to your class, Residence Hall, Student Organization, Athletic Team, etc. Our presentations are 45 minutes in length, however we can design longer or shorter presentations. Please email or call us at least 2 weeks prior to your requested date to allow for presenter scheduling and proper advertising for event. Contact ustmathews1@keene.edu to request a presentation.

1. String Game (General Health & Wellness Education)
See your first year played out in this game. We give you the roles and narrarate the story. See how it unfolds and learn how one decision leads to another.

2. Goggle Gauntlet (Alcohol and Other Drug Education)
Put on those beer goggles, learn about the risks of using alcohol and other drugs, and visit the “Virtual Bar.”

3. Reverse Mad Libs (Sexual Health Education) We give you the words and you give us the story! Let’s see if you’re up on the terms and slang words related sexual health.

4. Cereality (Stress Management Education)
Chill out and recharge during this program that introduces or reintroduces ways to blow off steam and have fun. No one is ever too old for coloring, cartoons, and cocoa puffs. Feel free to wear your pajamas.

5. Dig In (Nutrition Education)
Learn how to make healthy food choices with limited time and money. The basics of cooking and fad diets will be discussed.

Peer Education Programs

1. Wellness Living and Learning Community:

This group is a collaboration between Residential Life and the Center for Health & Wellness, made up of students who share the desire to learn about wellness and promote wellness iniatives on campus.

2. Organization of Wellness Leaders (OWLS):

This group is a student organization committed to promoting wellness among their peers at Keene State.

3. Certified Peer Educators:

The Certified Peer Educators (CPE) complete a 12 hour training developed by the BACCHUS Network, a national organization for Peer Education in the college setting. CPE is designed to help students develop leadership skills to be able to successfully create and implement health & safety programs on campus. The training concentrates on the skills needed by all peer educators to: • understand the basics of prevention regardless of a particular health specialty • become a caring helper to others • provide awareness on health and safety risks • make referrals of students at risk to professionals • conduct educational programs and events • increase their leadership abilities • increase awareness of personal wellness • teach team building

Keene State is a member of the BACCHUS Network, the National Organization for Peer Education in College Health National BACCHUS & GAMMA Peer Education Network

Awareness Events

National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Month
Fat Talk Free Week
Great American Smokeout
World AIDS Week
Healthy Relationships Week
Project U Fashion Show
Safe Spring Break Week
Kick Butts Day

Social Norms Campaign

Social Norms

• National Social Norms Resource Center

• The Report on Social Norms

• Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention (Social Norms)

Questions or Comments?

Please contact tmathews1@keene.edu or call 603-358-2890.