Programs Offered

Programs Offered

Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program for Training (ADEPT):

ADEPT provides information, training, and education to students to help them make informed, responsible decisions regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. ADEPT trains ADAwGs (Alcohol and other Drug Awareness Generated by Students) to provide educational workshops to residence halls, academic classes, and student organization. ADAwGS programs include:

• Drugbrust - About commonly used drugs on college campuses;
• RU Sure - About drinking-related choices and consequences;
• Alcohol: What it Is, What it Does;
• Marijuana Jeopardy;
• All About Club Drugs;
• RU Up in Smoke - For students interested in quitting smoking.

2/3 of students have 3 or fewer drinks... 1 in 5 don't drink at all!
3/4 of incoming students didn't smoke in the past month.

Sexual Health:

The Sexual Health Advocacy Program helps students make informed, resposible decisions regarding their relationships, body image, and sexual health, in part by training Sexual Health Advocates to provide educational workshops to residence halls, academic classes, and student organizations. SHA Program titles include:

• Exploring the Options: Contraception and Safer Sex;
• ABC's of SIT's: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Safer Sex;
• A Little Respect: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Issues;
• The Party - Breaking It Down: The Connection Between Sexuality, Alcohol, and Other Drug Use;
• Relationships 101: Sexuality, Relationships, and Communication;
• Beauty and the Booty: Body Image and Sexuality.

2/3's of first-year students used a condom the last time they had vaginal intercourse.

Nutrition Management:

Volunteer student Nutrition Advocates create programs and advocacy projects to increase students' skills and options for healthful eating choices. NA programs include:

• Eat Right, Get Fit;
• Eating Healthy on Campus;
• Mood and Food;
• Where's the Beef?;
• Who Wants to be a Nutritionaire - Basic nutrition and food safety info;
• Love Your Body.

1 in 4 students eat 3 or more fruits and vegetables each day.
1 in 3 get sufficient exercise, and 1 in 10 get sufficient sleep.
Half of all incoming students have felt so depressed it was difficult to function in the past year.

SHADES Theater (Student Health Advocates Developing Educational Scenarios):

SHADES Theater is a multicultural, interactive, improvisational theater ensemble, now in its ninth year. Students create, write, and perform scenes dealing with real life issues -- sexual health, violence, relationships, racism, homophobia, body image, and more. Performances include a facilitated discussion between the actors (remaining in character) and the audience. Performances are a safe place to talk openly about crucial and often untouched issues.

For information on scheduling a performance or information about auditions, call the Department of Health Education at (732) 932-7402 x 273.

Important note: These are not the extent of department offerings. Advocates can adjust to your needs. We can combine programs, create one based on your situation, or simply facilitate a discussion. We are available for training sessions in residence halls, organizations, etc.

PESQI (Peer Educators on Sexuality and Queer Issues)

PESQI students participate in facilitated panel discussions that create a safe forum for the discussion of their experience as LGBTQ students and allies. PESQI students dispel the myths that surround the LGBTQ communities. They encourage honest communication through personal accounts of their own lives and experiences at Rutgers University. As peer educators, they engage their audience in open dialogues. PESQI educates audiences on the ways that heterosexism and homophobia impact everyone in the community. PESQI students also address the impact of race, ethnicity, and class on expressions of sexual orientation.

PESQI can provide a facilitated panel discussion for your residence hall, classroom, student organization, fraternity or sorority, or staff.

Training opportunities are offered in both the fall and spring semesters. Interested students must attend at least one full training each semester. PESQI is open to undergraduate and graduate students. PESQI is open to LGBTQ students and our allies. To get schedule a panel discussion or to get involved, contact fmaresca@rci.rutgers.edu or (732) 932-7402, ext. 272.

Request a Program

Call the department at (732) 932-7402 x 273 or complete an online request to schedule a program/discussion for your dorm/club/fraternity/sorority/etc. Upon request, we can work with you to design a targeted program or activity for your group. Please call at least two weeks in advance of intended date for any existing program/discussion.