Health, Wellness & Safety

1. Health, Wellness & Safety Michael H. Kantner Assistant Vice President of Public Safety & Emergency Management David F. Rubenstein Senior Director of Student Wellness Scott Woodside Director of Student Health Services Laurie L. Dwyer Assistant Director, Fitness and Wellness

2. Rowan University Department of Public Safety Office of Emergency Management CALEA Accredited Agency University Police Services Section Campus Security Services Section Communications/EMS Services Parking Management Services

3. Top Five Safety Tips “It’s in Your Interest” • Register for Rowan Alert • Employ Common Sense • Report Suspicious Activity • Health Awareness • Shuttle/Walking Escort Program

4. Rowan Alert • Register for Rowan Alert • Go to http://www.rowan.edu/safety • Click on Emergency Preparedness • Click on Rowan Alert and follow the registration instructions • You will be able to identify up to 18 points of contact

5. Employ Common Sense • Walk in groups when going to or from events • Stay on sidewalks – avoid dark or isolated areas • Trust your instincts – if you feel something is wrong, act accordingly • Protect your personal belongings – Theft of unattended property is the number one preventable criminal act on campus

6. Report Suspicious Activity • Report suspicious persons or activities by calling Public Safety at extension 4922 or856-256-4922.Emergency? Dial 9-1-1

7. Health Awareness • You can substantially decrease yourchances of victimization by remainingsober – avoid being impaired • If you plan to drink designate someone in your group to stay sober • Set up a signal with friends to alert them that you need assistance

8. Emergency Communications • “Call 24” emergency telephones – 92 total • 911 can be dialed directly fromany campus phone • Detailed maps added to county 911 system

9. Shuttle/Walking Escort Service • The service operates from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am during the academic year • One campus location to another campus location • Shuttle Service has a designated route • Dial 856-256-4922 for Walking Escort

10. Shuttle Route

11. It’s in Your Interest • Make it your responsibility to report unsafe conditions – examples: lights out, emergency phone malfunctions, or exposed wires • Don’t assume someone else will report it • Read all messages from Public Safety • This is your campus – protect yourself and your fellow students

12. Three Healthy TipsMental Health David Rubenstein, Psy.D Senior Director of Student Wellness

13. “When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied.” (Herophilos of Chalcedon, 335 – 280 BC)

14. What you should know… • What kind of issues affect young adults and families adjusting to college life? • What is the prevalence of mental health issues affecting college students? • What are the resources that are available to you and your family?

15. Issues • Leaving family and friends and a familiar routine • Independent living • Making new friends • Academic challenges • Coping with new and challenging experiences

16. The Facts… • Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, insomnia and ADHD are common on college campuses • 50% of all college students reported that at one time, they felt so depressed they had trouble functioning • 15% met the criteria for Major Depression • 20% of college students were diagnosed or treated for a mental disorder in the previous 12 months • Most common symptoms were depression and anxiety – twice as common in women than men

17. The Resources… Counseling and Psychological Services (Phone: 856-256-4222/4333) Mental Health • Individual, Couples and Family Mental Health Counseling • Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management • Walk-In Triage and Emergency Evaluations • 24 hour On-Call Clinician • Psychological Testing as part of Counseling Services Drug and Alcohol Services • Drug and Alcohol Assessment and Counseling • Alcohol and Other Drug Education Classes • “Choices” Alcohol Small Group Education Classes • Drug and Alcohol 12-Step Meetings for Rowan Students • Student Care Peer Education Program • Alcohol-Wise On-Line Educational Course

18. Your Health Matters Scott Woodside MSN, MBA, RN Director of Student Health Services

19. Be Wise. Be Prepared! • Prepare Your Health Records • Prevent Disease Transmission • Pack up the Essentials • Promote Your Health www.rowan.edu/health

20. Prepare Your health Records • Mandatory Pre-Enrollment Health Forms • Due July 15th • Student Insurance Plan • Billed if not waived*** • Go to “Student Self Serve” • Select or Waive Student Plan if FT • PT students may purchase plan • Always carry Your Insurance & Prescription cards • Get your Insurance Card Scanned Today!

21. Prevent Disease Transmission Immunizations • Meningitis (Required for campus housing) • College students should have a dose or booster at age 16 or older • Available at local pharmacies, your healthcare provider, or today at the SHC • Hepatitis B (Required) • MMR (Required) • Tdap(Required for Athletes) Practice Good Hygiene • Wash your hands often! • Cover coughs • Don’t share cups, utensils, razors or other personal care products

22. Pack up the Essentials • Pack First-aid kit • Band-aids & ointment • Thermometer • Cold/Flu Medicine • Reusable Ice Pack • Hand sanitizer • Pack cleaning supplies • Insurance/RX cards • Get Flu Vaccine • Available in the Fall thru Spring!

23. Promote Your Health Health Services Offered at the SHC Include: • Free Illness Visits with an Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician • Nursing Triage and Consultations • Laboratory Testing on Site • Student Athlete Evaluations • Women’s Health (FamCare) • Travel Health • Immunizations and TB testing • Nutrition Consultations • Physiotherapy Your Health is Important! • Exercise Daily • Get Regular Sleep • Avoid Food With Sugar and Saturated Fat • Avoid Caffeine and Energy Drinks

24. Rowan University Student Health Center Contact us healthcenter@rowan.edu 856-256-4333 www.rowan.edu/health Remember • Prepare Your Health Records • Prevent Disease Transmission • Pack up the Essentials • Promote Your Health

25. Campus Recreation Laurie Dwyer, MS, NSCA-PT Assistant Director: Fitness and Wellness

26. live. learn. PLAY “Give about two hours every day to exercise and recreation, for health must not be sacrificed for learning.  A strong body makes the mind strong” • Thomas Jefferson rowan.edu/rec

27. Facility Facts • Semester Hours of Operation • Monday – Thursday 6am – midnight • Friday 6am – 10pm, Saturdays 8am – 8pm, Sundays 9am – 11pm • 76,000 square foot facility • Three-court gymnasium • Full locker/shower facilities • Two ping pong tables • Rec Café • Fitness & free weight room areas • 8 lane 25-yard pool • Four racquetball courts • Cycling studio • Group Fitness studio • Indoor track • Outdoor Intramural field rowan.edu/rec

28. Program Offerings Fitness/Wellness • Group Fitness Program • Over 55 classes per week • Personal Training • Computerized Fitness Assessments • Monthly Wellness Programs • Semester incentive programs Informal Recreation • Provides avenue for open/drop-in play Ping Pong, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Wallyball, Racquetball, Cardio/Weight Training, Swimming rowan.edu/rec

29. Program Offerings Intramural Sports Organized sports involving only Rowan students • Team Sports: Flag Football, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Team Handball, Indoor & Outdoor Soccer, Street Hockey, Wallyball, Bowling, Dodgeball, Wiffleball • Individual Sports: Racquetball, Ping Pong, Tennis, Gaming Tournaments, Fantasy Sports • Special Events: Golf Tourney, Battleship, Sand Volleyball Tourney, Free Throw Contest, 3 Point Contest, Basketball Knockout, Punt, Pass & Kick Contest rowan.edu/rec

30. Program Offerings Sport Clubs • Develop your skills, compete alongside peers, and help take your sport or activity to the next level! • All sport clubs are student run and student initiated; however they receive professional guidance and financial support from the REC. While some clubs are highly competitive and play other schools, others are instructional or recreational in nature. • Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, dance, equestrian, field hockey, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, MMA, outdoor adventure, paintball, parkour, roller hockey, rugby, soccer, softball, surf skate & snow, swim, table tennis, tennis, ultimate, unified sports, volleyball and wrestling. rowan.edu/rec

31. Program Offerings Aquatics • Adult swim lessons • Open recreation swim hours and student swim throughout the week. • Intramural Aquatics Programs • Innertube Water Polo League & Water Volleyball League rowan.edu/rec

32. Special Events • REC Expo & Sport Clubs Fair • Late Nite @ the REC • Homecoming Battleship • 5K Runs benefiting selected charities • NE Regional DodgeballTournament • Health & Wellness Fair • Rowan Field Day • Breast Cancer Walk • Color Run

33. Employment Opportunities • Fitness: Group Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, Fitness Supervisor, Fitness Intern, Group Fitness Monitor, Fitness Area Assistant • Main Office: Main Office Assistants and Main Office Supervisor • Intramural Sports: Scorekeepers, Officials, Supervisors, Program Coordinators • Sport Clubs: Supervisors • Marketing: Marketing Assistant, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Videographer • Aquatics: Lifeguard, Aquatics Supervisor, Swim Instructor, Swim Lesson Supervisor • Youth Programs: Camp Counselor, Camp Co-Director • Facilities: Building Manager, Facility Operations Assistant and Facility Supervisor

34. Benefits of Campus Recreation • Social Interactions • Involvement on Campus • Enhances Personal Development andGrowth • Physical Health & Wellness • Self Esteem and Self Reliance • Creativity and Sense of Accomplishment • Reduces Stress • Increases Life Satisfaction • Promotes Psychological Well-being rowan.edu/rec

35. Resources & Contacts Director Tina Pinocci 856-256-4604 pinocci@rowan.edu Assistant Director/Fitness & Wellness Laurie Dwyer 856-256-4903 whipple@rowan.edu Assistant Director / Marketing & Member Services Melanie Alverio 856-256-4957 alverio@rowan.edu Assistant Director/Intramural Sports & Facilities Kevin George 856-256-4927 georgek@rowan.edu Administrative Assistant Denise Oncay 856-256-4910 oncay@rowan.edu Assistant Director/Aquatics Jack Jephson 856-256-4958 jephson@rowan.edu rowan.edu/rec