Utilizing the Center for Wellness Promotion
(CWP)
This is a guide for UNC Charlotte Resident Assistants (RAs) and Student
Organizations to be aware of available resources from the Center for Wellness
Promotion. This guide will assist you in utilizing CWP resources to plan health and
wellness events on campus.
For More Information Contact:
Shawnte’ Elbert
704-687-5884
Email: Wellness@uncc.edu
Website: http://www.Wellness.uncc.edu
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICES
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PRESENTATIONS & PROGRAMS
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WELLNESS EVENTS
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INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
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COLLEGIATE RECOVERY COMMUNITY
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PEER EDUCATION
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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CWP Services
CARE Packages
Condom Access for Responsible Encounters (CARE) packages are
available to all UNC CHARLOTTE Students free of charge. These
packages include condoms, lubricant, instructions on how to
properly use condoms, and a supplemental informational
booklet. CARE packages are located in the UNC CHARLOTTE
Wellness Promotion Department during normal Student Health
Center hours.
Quit Packs
“Quit Packs” are available free of charge through the Center
Wellness Promotion to UNC CHARLOTTE students who are
ready to quit smoking. These packs include information, aids,
and fun items to help students on their journey to a smoke-free
life.
Tobacco Cessation Counseling
A voluntary tobacco cessation program is available to UNC
Charlotte students free of charge. An appointment for a 45minute session with a health educator will be scheduled to
discuss a quit plan, withdrawal symptoms, nicotine replacement
products, and/or medicinal options. Students set their own goals
and return for follow-up appointments every week for two
weeks for 15-20 minutes with the health educator.
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Sexual Health Counseling
Sexual health Counseling is available to UNC CHARLOTTE students
free of charge. If students have any questions about their sexual
health, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases/infections, or
other issues related to sex and relationships, they are encouraged to
make an appointment. Students will have a completely confidential
one-on-one meeting with a health educator.
Substance Use Counseling
Substance abuse can affect physical health, social relationships and
academic and work performance. A Licensed Clinical Addiction is
available in the Center for Wellness Promotion to give individual
assessments and counseling for alcohol and drug issues.
Greek Life Awards
Each year, the Center for Wellness Promotion offers two Greek
Life Awards to UNC CHARLOTTE fraternities and sororities. The
Wellness and Education Promotion Award acknowledges Greek
organizations that make an effort to educate their members on
many different aspects of Health. The Alcohol Awareness and
Prevention Award acknowledges Greek organizations that make
an effort to combat alcohol abuse and misuse within the Greek
community. The first place winner receives a $200 reward and a
plaque and the second place winner receives a plaque for both
Awards. For more information about these awards visit:
http://wellness.uncc.edu/about-us/student-opportunities/greek-lifeawards
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Presentations & Programs
Wellness Jeopardy
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General Wellness: Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, Sleep, Stress, Time Management, Sex,
Bystander Intervention, Healthy Relationships and Consent.
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60 Minutes
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Typical jeopardy game which enables students to get a broad understanding of general wellness topics.
Drink, 2 Drinks, 3 Drinks…FLOOR!
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A presentation on a wide array of drugs used in the U.S. The program
details use among college students.
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60 Minutes
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Game and Presentation format
1 DRINK
2 DRINKS
3 DRINKS
Myth Busters – The Drug Perceptions of College Students
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A presentation on a wide array of drugs. The program details alcohol,
tobacco and other drugs.
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60 Minutes
Game and Presentation format
Tobacco 101
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This is a game about tobacco use, smoking cessation, and second-hand
smoke.
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60 Minutes
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Game format
Fairy Tale Endings: Do Relationships Really Have Them?
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Ideologies of gender, sexuality, and the "fairy tale" ending are constructed in Disney
films past and present. When children grow up they are still bombarded with images
and messages from the media with society’s ideals for gender roles and fairy tale
relationships.
o *Collaborative program with Multicultural Resource Center
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60 Minutes
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Game and Presentation format
Interpersonal Violence 101
o What college student should know about sexual assault, relationship violence, and
stalking. Students will learn about interpersonal violence on college campuses,
University policies, resources available, and tools to help a friend.
o 60 Minutes
o Presentation format
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IV 101
Sex: What's Your Position?
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What is sex? What are STIs and how can you prevent them? What birth
control is right for you? Get these answers, and many more, in this fun and
candid program
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60 Minutes
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Presentation format
Sex, Drugs & Band-Aids
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This program gives you a little bit of everything. Get education on
safer sex, alcohol and other drugs, and general information about
the Student Health Center.
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60 Minutes
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Game format
ONE ACT - Bystander Intervention Training
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ONE ACT is a 4-hour bystander intervention training for those interested in preventing
violence on our campus. The training will give you knowledge, skills, and the confidence
to recognize early warning signs of violence and take preventive ACTion. By starting
with ONE ACT, we can all contribute to a safer campus environment.
o *ONE ACT is an adapted curriculum from our friends at UNC Chapel Hill.
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4 Hour Training (can be broken up into 1 hour trainings)
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Presentation format
Stress & Time Management
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A presentation on how students can balance daily stress and manage
their time.
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60 Minutes
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Presentation format
Healthy Relationships– Are you Seeing Red, Green, or Somewhere In Between?
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An interactive experience where students get to be the relationship expert! We
will be showing clips from poplar movies, TV shows, and music videos and
students get to decide if the characters get a Red Flag or Green Flag on their
relationship.
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60 Minutes
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Presentation format (very interactive)
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Presentations (cont’d)
Speakers
Would you like a Health Educator from the Center for Wellness Promotion to speak or hold a
presentation at one of your events? Submit a program request form on the wellness website at
least 2 weeks in advance. Health educators can present the programs listed above or help you
with other special program needs. Fill out the form at: http://wellness.uncc.edu/program-requestform.
Programs in a Box (PIB)
Do you prefer to host your own programs? The Center for Wellness Promotion offers Programs
in a Box for R.A.’s who are more hands-on with their residents and programs. These boxes
contain information on how to conduct the program and materials to assist with a successful
presentation. PIB’s may also be requested on the Center for Wellness Website at:
http://wellness.uncc.edu/about-us/ra-resources/programs-box-descriptions.
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Wellness Events
The Center for Wellness promotions sponsors and co-sponsors many different campus events to
increase UNC CHARLOTTE students’ knowledge of health. These events are educational, fun,
and sometimes include great freebies such as food, UNC CHARLOTTE labeled items, prizes,
and tools to help improve your health. Encourage your fellow students to attend some of the
events held throughout the year. They could learn something new and have a blast at the
same time! Some of the events include:
Wellness Wednesdays (Student Union)
This event features new health topics for each event. Learn
about health topics, play games, and win free prizes!
Rockin’ for Recovery
Support the Collegiate Recovery Community in celebration of
sobriety! Don’t leave without your free give-aways!
The Great American Smokeout
The Great American Smokeout encourages smokers to
use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in
advance and quit smoking that day. Come get
resources for yourself or friends on how to quit smoking
and pick up some freebies along the way.
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Safer Sex Fair
Come out to learn more about safer sex and receive
free HIV testing and free condoms. Test your
knowledge of safer sex with the CRC’s trivia games.
Vagina Monologues
Can you relate to the “feminine experience”? Would
you like to know more information about matters
such as sex and love from the woman’s perspective?
Then the Vagina Monologues play is where you
should be! All proceeds from ticket sales benefit Safe
Alliance.
BAC Patrol
Pick up a BAC card at the Center for Wellness Promotion
and carry it with you year-round for a chance to win a $5
gift card!
And so much more! Continue to visit the Wellness Website and read posters on
campus to stay updated about upcoming wellness events.
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Interpersonal Violence
If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence (IPV), the Center for
Wellness Promotion is here to help. There are many on-campus resources available to assist
people experiencing IPV so that they can get out of (or recover from) a bad situation in a safe
manner.
Interpersonal Prevention Services are available for information, support, advocacy, prevention
programming and links to resources. The CWP has an education specialist who coordinates
prevention and support services for relationship violence, sexual assault and stalking.
(704-687-7348)
The Student Health Center provides health check-ups, STI/HIV screening, health counseling,
and individual and group counseling for those who may have experiences interpersonal
violence. (704-687-7400)
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The Counseling Center is another option that is available to see students who are in crisis on a
walk-in basis during business hours. If students do not feel as though they are in crisis, they
should make an appointment to see a counselor to receive a full assessment. (704-687-0311)
If you are in immediate danger, please contact UNC CHARLOTTE Police and Public Safety at
(704-687-2200) or dial
911.
Safe Ride is safety escort transportation and can be vital if you or someone you know is
experiencing interpersonal violence.
There are also off-campus resources to help those experiencing IPV. Visit
http://wellness.uncc.edu/interpersonal-violence and remember to dial 911 if you are in immediate
danger.
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Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC)
Mission Statement
The Collegiate Recovery Community at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte provides
a nurturing, affirming environment in which students recovering from addictive disorders can
successfully pursue academic, personal and professional goals for the purpose of enhancing
their quality of life and becoming productive members of society.
What can the CRC do for you?
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Two “12-step” meetings
NA meetings
Educational Opportunities
Recovery Protect Seminars
Eligibility for Scholarship assistance with 3.0 GPA and at least 6 months of sobriety
CRC blog
A supportive environment for recovering students
Events to help get you excited about recovery!
Visit the Room 292 in the Student Health Center or call 704-687-7414 for more
information.
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Peer Health Education
Peer education allows students to discuss lifestyle choices with each other. This program follows
the harm reduction model, so students are encouraged to make safer and healthier decisions,
but it is up to them to make their own personal choices.
What is required of Peer Educators?
 Provide a judgment-free environment for their peers
 Promote safer and healthier choices concerning various aspects of health including but
not limited to:
o Mental Health
o Alcohol and Drug Use
o Sexual Health
o Nutrition
o Body Image
o Tobacco
o Stress
o Relationship Violence
 Be a role model for their peers by practicing healthy behaviors
 Continue to educate themselves on various health topics
UNC CHARLOTTE’s Peer Health Education Group is affiliated with the National Bacchus
Network, which supports campuses with cutting edge tools for student-friendly training
programs. For more information on this national community of peer educators, visit:
http://www.bacchusnetwork.org
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Health 3000 Course
This class teaches students to plan, implement, and evaluate health education presentations
and programs for UNC Charlotte. After completing this course, students should be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of Peer Health Education
2. Be able to effectively facilitate presentations, discussions
and activities
3. Be able to make referrals to on-campus
resources/professionals
4. Demonstrate effective oral and written
communication
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Norming N.I.N.E.R.S.
What is that?
"Norming" stands for = Social Norms and UNC Charlotte’s mascot Norm!
"NINER" stands for = Niners Informing Niners Encouraging Responsibility
Norming Niners is UNC CHARLOTTE’s peer educator team associated with the national
BACCUS network. Norming Niners are excited about wellness and always ready to tell their
peers about making healthy choices concerning various health topics. This group of students is
certified as peer educators through the BACCHUS network and will have the opportunity to
attend and present at national BACCHUS conferences.
What else do Norming Niners do?
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Promote a non-judgmental, accepting attitude and environment
Complete the Peer Education Certification process through the
BACCHUS NETWORK
Increase their knowledge about healthier lifestyle choices
Practice healthier lifestyle choices
Develop, plan, promote, implement, and evaluate programs and
campaigns at UNC CHARLOTTE
Present wellness programs to classrooms
Would you like to be Norming Niner or do you know someone else who would be
perfect for the job?
Norming NINERS are now paid positions at UNC CHARLOTTE and all interested students
must submit an application and go through an interviewing process. The application and
more information is available at: https://wellness.uncc.edu/about-us/studentopportunities/peer-health-education/norming-niner
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Still Have Questions?
The Center for Wellness Promotion website is a great place to get most of your questions
answered. Learn more about RA programs, Wellness Events, Services, and so much more!
http://wellness.uncc.edu/wellness
Or Contact Staff:
Debbie Insley, M.S., L.C.A.S.: Director of Wellness Promotion (CRC)
DMInsley@uncc.edu | 704-687-7414
Leslie Robinson: MAEd, CHES: Health Education Specialist (Sexual Health)
Ldill2@uncc.edu | 704-687-7437
Jenny Cook, Med, NCC: Health Education Specialist (IPV)
JGuidotti@uncc.edu | 704-687-7348
Shawnte Elbert, MA, CHES: Health Education Specialist (Alcohol, Tobacco, and other drugs)
SElbert1@uncc.edu | 704-687-5884
Susan Stahley: Substance Abuse Program Coordinator (BASICS)
SStahley@uncc.edu | 704-687-7366
Carol Rose: CRC Marketing Specialist
Crose3@uncc.edu | 704-687-0813
RA’s please continue to be a healthy role model for your residents and get
excited about wellness!
The Center for Wellness promotion staff members are all trained, open to and supportive of all
individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
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