Health Promotion

Mission:

We work to develop healthy campus communities that support students in reaching their full potential by providing health promotion, education and prevention information and services. In addition we are committed to providing student leadership opportunities under the guidance of social justice within a public health framework.

Social Justice - Create equality in the social, economic, environmental, human rights, and cultural contributors to health and prevention of disease.

Public Health – Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.

Health Promotion Vision Statement:

The Health Promotion Department serves as a catalyst and works collaboratively with university and community partners to empower students and to move the campus towards social justice, healthy choices and risk reduction practices. Our work is driven by evidence based, theory-driven practices utilizing data to drive initiatives.

Health Promotion Values:

The Health Promotion Department embraces the University Health Center’s stated values in the
strategic plan. These include:

• Collaboration
• Community
• Compassion
• Excellence
• Integrity
• Multicultural competency
• Personal development
• Responsible stewardship