Wellness State
Health Education in the Classroom
Wellness State is a peer health education program designed to integrate technology
with health education in the classroom.
The modules are created specifically for freshman, and content is consistent with
student health issues and concerns on the OSU campus and areas of focus outlined by
the Centers for Disease Control.
The Wellness State Impact
"Each year at the start of First Year Seminar, I ask students to identify, on a notecard,
what their biggest fear, concern or worry is as they start college. Over the last
few years, it is obvious that students always include becoming overwhelmed, stressed
out and/or concerned about how they will manage anxiety in a new place. Because of
this, I started asking the Department of Wellness to provide a presentation on tips
and resources.
For students, the impact is realizing that everyone struggles from time to time and
that there are ways to deal with those struggles, including having someone to support
them and talk to them on campus. I also hear our student mentors that are in class
tell their small groups that they started using services provided on campus, which
also makes the new freshmen feel more comfortable doing so as well."
— Dr. Deb VanOverbeke, Ferguson College of Agriculture
ModulesEach module is designed to last one class period and is composed of two components: An internet-based assignment students complete prior to the classroom session, and an interactive and educational session presented by OSU student facilitators.
Nutrition
Relays information about general nutrition, healthy eating on and off campus, My Plate and reading food labels.