Health Education
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
Center for Sexual Health Promotion
Exercise and Fitness
Nutrition
LiBRA
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
517-353-0718
Staff Contact: Becky Allen, MSW
Rebecca.Allen@hc.msu.edu
Olin’s Health Education is committed to reducing the harm associated with alcohol and drug use and cultivating an environment in which moderate use is perceived and practiced as the norm. Our prevention efforts reflect a philosophy that students are capable of making wise decisions about their own alcohol and drug use. Our job is to provide the education, support and advocacy necessary to help students do just that.
To that end, we have been involved with a social norms campaign in conjunction with the MSU College of Communication Arts and Sciences designed to help promote a better understanding of alcohol use by our student population in order to challenge myths and misperceptions.
We provide education in classrooms, residence halls, sororities and fraternities by request and have a variety of information available to both on and off-campus students, Resident Mentors, staff and faculty, regarding alcohol and other drugs, including tobacco.
The ATOD specialist on staff is also available as a consultant to parents, concerned friends, mentors and staff/faculty who may have concerns about a student’s use. The ATOD specialist will also provide brief counseling and referral services to students who are concerned about their own use of alcohol and drugs.
The Real Facts – MSU Students and ATOD Use
See NCHA Results here.
A Closer View – Your Personal Alcohol Use
As a basic self-evaluation, students can complete e-CHUG, a short, confidential online survey that provides you with a detailed assessment of your alcohol use. The purpose of this survey is to raise awareness of one’s alcohol use with a primary focus on reducing levels of harmful consequences. Each person will have different results based on their responses, creating a personal and unique assessment each and every time the survey is completed. e-CHUG is free with no limit on how many times the survey can be taken, allowing for students to track their alcohol use over a period of time.
Other useful information regarding alcohol use:
Community Involvement
Olin Health Education ATOD staff also currently help staff the East Lansing Responsible Hospitality Council and are liaison members.
Center for Sexual Health Promotion |↑|
517-353-4344
Staff Contact: Erica Phillipich, BS
Erica.Phillipich@hc.msu.edu
Services include:
Information, educational interventions, programs and/or referrals on:
- anatomy and physiology
- dating rights and responsibilities
- fostering intimate communication
- sexual rights and responsibilities
- methods of contraception
- safer sex strategies
- sexual dysfunction
- relationship violence
- evaluating relationships
- developing assertiveness
- gender roles and balance of power
- sexual response and expression
- sexually transmitted diseases
- sexual orientation issues
- problems with performance and/or satisfaction
- sexual assault and abuse
HIV Counseling
The HIV Education, Counseling and Testing program is offered through MSU Health Education Services. The HIV education information packet must be completed by all persons requesting anonymous or confidential testing. The packet contains:
There is no charge for the anonymous testing for MSU faculty, staff or students.
Exercise and Fitness |↑|
517-353-7868
Staff Contact: Jon Kermiet, MS, CHES
Jonathan.Kermiet@hc.msu.edu
The scope of services related to fitness at Olin centers around the LifeRx program, which is a comprehensive lifestyle and fitness assessment and exercise prescription service. The service is designed to provide students, faculty and staff with a detailed profile of their overall fitness including aerobic capacity, strength, flexibility, body composition, muscle endurance, lung capacity, and cholesterol. The baseline assessment and the individuals' needs and goals are then used to design a personal fitness program. Individual clients may monitor progress with repeat assessments.
Scheduling a LIFE: Rx appointment
- Call (517) 353-4660 to make an appointment.
- Call (517) 353-0718 for fees and any questions or concerns regarding the program.
- Personal Fitness Awareness
Olin staff associated with LifeRx are available to do "hands-on" presentations for groups, clubs, teams, or academic classes called Personal Fit Awares. Students get a chance to test out some of the equipment used in a fitness assessment. Participants will have the opportunity to test their grip and shoulder strength, their lower back/ hamstring flexibility, blood pressure, lung capacity, and muscle endurance. Handout materials emphasize norms, proper technique, and where to exercise on campus and in the community. - Academic Class Presentations
Olin staff are also available to speak in academic classes on a variety of fitness related topics including: cardiovascular fitness and heart disease prevention, enhancing sport performance, marathon training, body sculpting and weight training, managing weight without dieting, and men's health.
Nutrition |↑|
517-355-7593
Staff Contact: Ronda Bokram, MS, RD
Ronda.Bokram@hc.msu.edu
Nutrition services at Olin strive to promote students' having a positive relationship with food, eating and how they feel about their body. This is accomplished by being an approachable and reliable resource for students. In addition, by correcting common myths and misconceptions about nutrition, fat, weight and dieting, we hope to decrease the incidence of nutrition related health concerns in the MSU population.
A full-time nutritionist is available for counseling by appointment for MSU students. There is no charge for a visit. To make an appointment with our Registered Dietitian, call (517) 353-4660 or email ronda.bokram@hc.msu.edu.
LiBRA |↑|
Lifestyle Behavior Risk Assessment
LiBRA can help identify risk factors common to MSU students, and can help students become familiar with the resources and help available on campus and in our community. LiBRA was developed at MSU and is designed specifically for MSU students and is accessible only with an MSU NetID.
What is LiBRA?
LiBRA is a brief, confidential, interactive assessment tool that provides students with individualized feedback regarding their choices and beliefs in the areas of:
- eating and body image
- exercise habits
- stress
- sexual health and relationships
- tobacco and alcohol use
- and, the link between health and academic performance