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Kutztown University Health Ambassadors
KU Health Ambassador (KUHA) Program is a peer-to-peer initiative that was founded in
2007 to provide leadership opportunities and successful life learning experiences.
KUHA members gain practical experiences for their educational and personal development.
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Membership
Membership is open to all KU students.
In support of academic excellence all members must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 G.P.A. or better.
KUHA supports academic success and graduates have an opportunity to wear a KUHA stole at graduation.
KU Health Ambassadors meet weekly.
Volunteer membership is open and all expertise is welcomed in event/ workshop planning & implementation.
KU Health Ambassadors’ successes include: Health and Wellness Expos,
Philanthropic Events, Great American
Smoke Out Brunch, peer-to-peer informational tables, and more…
KUHA is member of the Boosting
Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the
Health of University Students
(BACCHUS) Network.
KU Health Ambassadors
KUHA@kutztown.edu
Frances C. Cortez Funk, B.A.
Director of Health Promotion and Alcohol &
Other Drug Services
Location: 120C Beck Hall
Kutztown University
P.O. Box 730
Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-4082 (select 3) cortez@kutztown.edu www.kutztown.edu/HealthPromotion
BASICS
AODteam@kutztown.edu
Health Promotion Programs
HPSprograms@kutztown.edu
KUHPS@kutztown.edu
KU Health Ambassadors
KUHA@kutztown.edu
StepUP! Program
KutztownLiving@kutztown.edu
Kutztown University
Health and Wellness Services
610-683-4082
Kutztown University
Counseling and Psychological Services
610-681-4072
5/2009
MISSION
Health Promotion and Alcohol &
Other Drugs Services (HPAOD
Services) seeks to enhance student academic success and foster a healthy collegiate environment by providing programs and services that promote wellness, reduce harm, and support responsible decision making practices.
Director’s Office:
Frances C. Cortez Funk
120 C Beck Hall
HPAOD and KUHA Suite:
121 Beck Hall
HPAOD Graduate Student Coordinators:
121 A Beck Hall (located in room 121)

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What type of services can I access at the of
Office of Health Promotion and Alcohol &
Drug (HPAOD) Services?
HPAOD Services’ vision is “ Striving for a healthy collegiate environment that supports student success.” We have a variety of services available for students.
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Services
Tobacco cessation
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Technical assistance in health and wellness workshop planning
Guest speakers
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Brief Alcohol Screening Intervention for
College Students (BASICS)
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
(AUDIT) screenings to assist student organizations in meeting their risk management goals
NEW this year- STEP UP! Be a Leader,
Make a Difference!
Health education workshops
KU Health Ambassadors provides handson successful leadership experiences
Public service announcement campaigns
Social norm campaigns
BACCHUS Peer Educator and trainings offered
SOLACE Recovery
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Programs
Alcohol and Other Drugs Awareness
Boozed & Confused, Pill Popping Culture,
SOBER choices , WEED, Brief Alcohol
Screening and Intervention of College
Students, Alcohol Use Disorders
Identification Test screenings, STEP UP! and more
Healthy Lifestyles
Cold & Flu Awareness, Healthy Eating
Germs!, Got Milk, Pink Party, Stress Free
Zone, and SLEEP zzzz
Relationships and Sexual Responsibilities
Condom Obstacle Course, HIV/AIDS
Awareness, Sexy Chat*, SEX BINGO
Tobacco Awareness
Thinking of Quitting, Tobacco Cessation,
INHALE*
Community Outreach
PSA campaigns, Philanthropy Wellness
Activities, President’s Roundtable on
Alcohol and Other Drugs, Kutztown Living
Program
Resources
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Brochures
Health & wellness tool kits
Health & wellness teaching tools
 Local community networking
 Community health learning opportunities
Interactive displays
Events
 Health and Wellness Expos
 Great American Smokeout
 Stress Prevention Awareness (SPA) Day
 St. Patty’s Day Shamrock Station
 National Alcohol Collegiate Week
How do I contact HPAOD Services?
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m.–12 p.m., 1-5 p.m. and by appointment.
610-683-4082 (select 3)
Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention of
College Students (BASICS) services are available by appointment. Please contact
AODteam@kutztown.edu for more information. A representative will contact you in 2-3 business days.
We encourage students to contact our office a minimum of 3 weeks prior to your event so we are able to meet your needs.