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STUDENT LIFE WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE MEETING
Thursday, February 19, 2015
1:00-2:30 pm, RPAC Dave Griner Room, 337 W. 17th Avenue
Convener:
Connie Boehm (Director, Student Wellness Center)
In Attendance:
Connie Boehm (Convener), Penny Barkhurst, Brenda Buffington, Maureen Cahill,
Babette Cantrall, Gladys Gibbs, Brendan Greisberger, Sharrell Hassell-Goodman, Blake Marble, Michaela
Martin, Becky McAdams, Amanda McCann, Catherine Montalto, Christina Rideout, Brittany Savko, Mandi
Schweitzer, Rochelle Toth, Ashley Weber,
Guests: Nancy Thompson (Buckeye Careers), Aisha Echols (Buckeye Careers).
Wake Up to Wellness! Welcome and Introductions: Blake Marble
Blake welcomed all and asked everyone to introduce themselves and tell what they like about cold weather.
Wake Up to Wellness!
Babs Cantrell
Babs provided a video for viewing titled “I Am Awesome.” Next week is Body Image Week. The video focuses
on the importance of having a positive self-image, feeling good about oneself, and empowering ourselves.
Babs provided a flyer for collaborative members on The Body Image Bazaar, which fosters self-esteem. The
event will be held on Monday, February 23, 12:00-7:30 pm in the RPAC and will offer displays, handouts and
activities to include weight training demonstrations and a “Build Your Balanced Body” program. Information will
include topics such as eating disorders, exercise, supplement use, cosmetic procedures and other behaviors.
Contact Nancy Rudd, rudd.1@osu.edu, with any questions.
Overview of Buckeye Careers: Nancy Thompson and Aisha Echols
Nancy and Aisha provided a Power Point presentation on career development:
 How many people are in the career that they thought they would be in? There are many options to
consider.
 Why is career development important?
o It is important to have resources so that students are headed in the right direction with their
career choices.
o It creates greater happiness and fulfillment, a higher level of satisfaction, a sense of strong
purpose, higher income, and opens one to new opportunities. This is important to overall
wellness.
 Buckeye Careers Objectives:
o We are open to all students to provide knowledge, skills, tools and abilities to achieve their
career aspirations.
o Provide students with OSU resources, a very comprehensive group of resources and broad
services.
o We are the “virtual welcome mat” for students coming to OSU. Students, alumni, faculty and
staff can visit our website, www.careers.osu.edu to help connect students to the right resources.
o We want to make it easier for employers to connect with students.
o We partner with Counseling and Career Services (CCS) and College Career Services Office.
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Three key Buckeye Careers programs:
1. Buckeye Careers Network:
 Provides online resources to connect OSU students with employers for career
employment positions, part-time work on campus, internships and co-ops.
 The program was launched to regional campuses last summer.
2. Buckeye Internships:
 Promotes an internship culture between students and employers.
 We work to increase the number of internships and co-op opportunities for OSU
students.
 We partner across companies in Ohio, nationally and globally.
 The JobReady for Ohio Industry Internships and Co-Ops programs work to
connect currently enrolled two-year and four-year degree OSU students with
employers in JobsOhio through new paid internships and co-ops. Some
programs require an internship and may provide the option for academic credit or
transcription notation. A grant through the Ohio Board of Regents, called Ohio
Means, helps to provide internships and co-ops. The goal is to create new
internships within the state of Ohio, primarily with for-profit organizations.
Funding is provided through July 2016 and provides:
 30% wage reimbursement to employers
 $550 stipend/scholarship to students
 Access to online training modules
3. Buckeye OnPACE (Personalized Actionable Career Experience):
 A series of self-directed online development modules and resources designed to
assist students in managing their career exploration through academic options, to
prepare for job searches and first jobs. Assists with cover letters, career
decision-making processes, graduate school application processes, etc.
 Modules are located online at: careers.osu.edu.
 The program collaborates with many outside partners and is growing rapidly.
Buckeye Careers Campus Job Fair will be held on August 27 at the Ohio Union. Employers will be
seeking students for part-time employment opportunities.
The OSU Fall Career and Internship Fair will be held September 15-16 at the Ohio Union, with
interview day on September 17.
Our program works closely with the Ohio Board of Regents. We hope to look at data soon to determine
the number of students who are provided with internships.
A total of 200 internships and co-op positions have resulted from the Ohio Means Internships and CoOps initiative to date.
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Q&A:
Q:
How have you defined sections for graduate students and their use of the resources?
A:
o Resources are available depending on your program of study.
o Career Counseling Support Services works with graduate students. The Buckeye Careers Network is
open to grad students, also. Students can “advance search” for these programs.
o Students can schedule an appointment for help with a career search plan.
o When we meet with employers we ask if they are seeking to hire graduate students, PhD students,
professional students, international students, Visa requirements, etc., and inquire about the benefits
they offer. Information is posted at career fairs. We are looking at color coding the information to help
specify (ex: red for international students, etc.).
o Aisha distributed magnetic academic calendars that list the website to collaborative members. Nancy
also provided her business card for members.
Update from Student Athletic Support Services (SASSO):
Brittany Savko
Brittany is Coordinator for SASSO and provided the following updates:
 A monthly 3-4 page newsletter was launched in September for student athletes. One of the nine
dimensions of wellness is the focus each month, to help students think about these areas. The
newsletter includes a variety of topics and includes information on career events on campus. The
newsletter can be found online at: sasso.osu.edu and is forwarded to iPads and email for the TGIF
Generation (Twitter, Google, Instagram and Facebook).
 The APPLE Conference was held in Orlando this past January. Student athletes, coaches, and
wellness coordinators attended to discuss alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention, as well as
information on e-cigarettes, hookahs, and policy change. A team of four student athletes and two staff
members from OSU attended. Our participants created an action plan to increase awareness for our
peer educator program, to help recruit new members and raise awareness.
 The Peer Educator Program is comprised of approximately 15 student athletes across campus:
o Athletes are trained to help facilitate programs such as Buckeyes Got your Back and
intervention training, and last semester were trained to be Scarlet and Gray financial coaches,
all to help promote student wellness. Trained athletes helped to facilitate the CHOICES
program for alcohol for new/incoming student athletes.
o The program was featured in the On Campus faculty and staff newsletter.
o We are working to recruit more peer educators for more diverse representation.
o Approximately 8 of the 36 athletic teams are represented through peer educators.
o Events:
 The group hosted an alcohol-free tailgate party at the RPAC.
 Spring planning events:
 Party Smart Party “Club Young Goin’ Up on a Tuesday” in collaboration with
National Student Athlete Day in April.
 Career Fair for student athletes.
 Graduate school information sessions.
 Partner with Wellness Ambassadors to host a super game laser tag event.
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Tobacco Free Wellness Ambassadors: Rebecca McAdams
On January 1, 2014 the campus became tobacco free. Rebecca works for the Student Wellness Center
(SWC) as the Coordinator for the Tobacco Free program. Rebecca has a group of 19 student ambassadors one grad student and 18 undergraduate students - all who hail from diverse majors. The group is comprised of
five freshmen, four second years, five third years, four fourth years, and one master’s student.
What they do:
 Educate students, staff, faculty and visitors on the tobacco free policy. Ambassadors work an average
of three hours per week in volunteer positions, working in shifts with partners as they travel across
campus to politely inform those who may be smoking of the campus policy. Students are required to
complete a form when they return from their shifts to provide feedback on how many people were seen
smoking; how many put the cigarettes out after being informed; what type of smoking was encountered;
was the interaction positive or do we need to re-think our strategy on approaching people. To date,
students do not feel that their safety has been compromised in any way.
 The students have created 10-minute presentations directed toward student organizations, as well as
one for faculty and staff, with the goal to educate these groups on the policy.
 Rebecca asked collaborative members to share this information with their respective campus
departments.
 The Tobacco Litter Clean-Up Day is planned for March this year (date TBD). Last year’s activity was
held on November 14. Groups picked up cigarette butts and other smoking debris. The program
began in 2013.
 Please contact Rebecca with any questions. She is hoping to build the program. The program was
described in today’s Lantern.
Q&A:
Q:
Where are the locations where people are most likely to be found smoking?
A:
These areas are known as “hotspots.” There is a free app called “Cleaner You,” where anyone can
take a photo of a “hotspot” area and upload it to this app, to show the location where smokers may be seen.
Post offices are an example of hot spots.
Q:
Instructors have been seen smoking e-cigarettes. How would your student ambassadors respond?
A:
It can be uncomfortable to approach professors on campus. However, everyone should be complying
with the policy and this can become an HR issue. www.tobaccofree.osu.edu provides guidelines on how to
approach those who are smoking.
Comment: The impact of e-cigarette smokers exists, as well! As an e-cigarette smoker you are affecting
those around you. It is not only your decision as to when and where to smoke e-cigarettes.
Announcements:
 Connie Boehm: Dr. Gladys Gibbs was not able to attend today’s meeting and provide an update on
vaccine requirements. She will share her information at next month’s meeting.
 Connie: Gina Forster was not able to attend today’s meeting to discuss National Nutrition Month.
Social media will post information on a cooking class to be held in late March; RPAC Health Booth; and
the social media #MyPlate campaign/competition.
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Rochelle Mills will join us next month to present on fraternity and sorority life risk management.
Brendan Greisberger: Brendan introduced Penny Barkhurst, who works in Rec Sports as the new
Campus Programs Outreach Coordinator. Penny will attend meetings and work with Wellness
Collaborative members for unique programming ventures.
Connie: CCS is working on a proposal for Active Minds/Healthy Campus. Up to five institutions will be
awarded to help bring partners together to address physical and mental health wellness. Anyone
interested in partnering can submit a proposal. Dr. Micky Sharma will provide an additional update
later.
Connie: The Clinton/Judd Foundation Town Hall meeting will be held on April 7 in the Ohio Union
Ballroom, time TBD. The theme is “Social Media and the Impact on College Students.” A high-profile
individual will be present.
Chris Rideout: Chris asked members to help get the word out about the Career Fair Crash Course,
which will be held on March 10, 11 am to 3 pm, in the Ohio Union Great Hall Art Gallery. Chris
provided a handout for collaborative members. Career service professionals and volunteer employees
will be on hand to guide students, both undergrad and grad, through a hands-on “crash course.” Four
stations will be provided for: resume polishing; practicing personal introductions/speeches; enhancing
interview skills; checking out resources and OnPACE. Students can attend any or all of the stations on
a drop-in basis. This event is in conjunction with Spring Career Day on March 24 and the Career Fall
Fair.
Aztec Nights Late Night Programming webinar, March 4, 2:00-3:30 pm.
San Diego State has an evening Late Night Programming with focus on high risk drinking. It is held the
first six weeks of every fall semester, 9 pm – 2 am. Dr. J. is interested in providing this program here in
conjunction with the RUOK program.
The annual Body Image Bazaar will be held on Monday, February 23, 12 noon – 7:30 pm, in the RPAC.
Featured events will include a weight training demonstration and a Build your Balanced Body program.
The event is sponsored by the Office of Student Life and other campus partners.
The student organization Buckeye Campaign Against Suicide is hosting the RUOK Day 2015 tabling
event. The event will be held in the Ohio Union Performance Hall on March 3, 4-7 pm. Wellness
Ambassadors and community organizations will provide information and resources. Each table will
represent the R-U-O-K. Student groups will be on hand and prizes will be awarded.
Connie congratulated Dr. Cathy Montalto, who received the Distinguished Faculty Award on campus.
The Student Life 5K run, hosted by Community Ambassadors, is a free event for students with donation
of two shirts, 2-3 items of clothing, or $5.00. Registration will be held this Sunday in the RPAC. The
event will be held on Sunday, March 29. The goal is to register 500 students. Departments that help to
contribute funds will be involved, as well.
Sharrell Hassell-Goodman: We are educating all new members of PanHellenic organizations with the
Buckeyes Got Your Back program on sexual violence, to include:
o Bartending training: providing facts and information; what to look for in alcohol poisoning;
o Rick management: Alcohol incidents have decreased;
o Positive change: PanHellenic women have been conducting observations to insure safety.
o We are approaching 5,000 in our community; this is an increase.
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Q&A:
o Q: Yoga classes are very popular. Why do we not have qigong classes on campus?
o A: A qigong class was offered in the CCS but was discontinued because of lack of attendance.
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Q: Can the class be offered through free group fitness? Is this feasible? How would it be
marketed?
A: This is a great idea; however, the class may call for a certified teacher. Brendan
Greisberger will speak to Rec Sports staff. We do have a Yoga Club and can look into
possibilities.
Q: It is difficult for graduate students to attend group fitness classes, and awkward with
undergraduate students also in the class. Is it possible to provide workouts on the web for grad
students?
A: Brendan noted that the Rec Sports Department wants to meet the needs of grad student
groups and have included them in outreach events and partnering with classes in the Ohio
Union. However, the Ohio Union does not have showers and/or lockers to accommodate
participants. We would also need to look at certification possibilities. Brendan will look into the
query.
Q: Would you be open to providing a survey for graduate students to complete?
A: Brendan acknowledged that he is open to the idea.
Next Meeting:
Thursday, March 26, 2015
1:00-2:30 pm, RPAC Dave Griner Room
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