Center for Health Education & Wellness

Address
The DeNaples Center 205K
University Scranton
Scranton, PA 18510

Phone
570-941-4253

Hours
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
       and evenings by appointment

Contact
Director: Monica Thomas
graduate assistant:  Deanna Chairge

Description
DESCRIPTION:  The Wellness Center houses three peer education
programs, which provide U of S students with an opportunity to
educate their peers on issues critical to today's college
student.  All three contribute greatly to the goals of Wellness
for the campus as they encourage audience members to look at
their intellectual development, and also to reflect upon their
own behaviors and knowledge level.  Students from all majors are
welcome to apply.

STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  A.D.A.P.T.:  "The Alcohol 
And Drug Awareness Peer Team", provides presentations
on alcohol and other drugs and encourages the audience to make
responsible decisions related to their use.  In addition, the
peer educators also sponsor social and educational programming
throughout the year including National Collegiate Alcohol
Awareness Week and Midnight Madness.
S.A.R.T.:  In addition to their educational presentations and
programming, Sexual Assault Response Team peers serve as a
referral source for any victims of sexual assault on campus.  The
peers work in conjunction with faculty and staff SART members who
are also trained responding to the needs of rape victims.  SART
peers also provide special programming such as Sexual Assault
Awareness Week and Mock Date Rape Trial presentations.
PEACE: After completing the 40 hour Red Cross Certification
course for HIV Instructors, the "Peer Education on AIDS in a 
College Environment" peers educate others through presentations
as well as programming such as World AIDS Day and AIDS Awareness Week.
The peers strive to educate their fellow students in order to increase
knowledge on HIV and AIDS and to reduce their risk of infection 
through responsible decision-making. 

FACULTY/STAFF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  Faculty and staff are
needed to serve on committees and as SART members.  SART members
serve as first contact for any victims of sexual assault that may
approach them.  Training is provided for interested persons.

TIME COMMITMENT:  All peer educators are required to attend a 3-day training
weekend in order to participate.

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