Health Promotion
The goal of our Health Promotion team is to educate and empower students to make informed choices that positively impact personal wellness and the wellness of the greater community. We help shape an environment that supports wellness by:
- offering free events and workshops on topics students care about,
- hosting campus-wide campaigns to raise awareness about trending health topics, and
- making reputable health information accessible through our website
Our main areas of focus can be categorized into four themes:
- Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) campus workgroup that convenes to discuss risk-reduction strategies for high-risk times. Key campus stakeholders including: Efroymson Diversity Center, Residential Life, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Health Services, Dean of Students, Prevention Education & Student Activities
- Educational AOD presentations, by request, to learn risk-reduction tips, how to spot signs of overdose, and how to support someone who may be struggling with substance use
- Free self-assessments (360 Proof, e-checkup to go) to help you learn more about your use and get connected to resources, if necessary
- Collaboration with Office of Dean of Students to host AOD conduct sanction workshops
- Incoming students’ mandatory online AOD module (Decisions)
- Cannabis 101 educational resource
- Mental Health First Aid, skills-building curriculum designed to help you be better equipped to support someone struggling with mental health or substance use challenges
- Presentations, by request, on various mental health topics (self-care, burnout)
- Calm meditation app
- Pro staff and student staff initiatives year-round promoting rest, sleep, and relaxation (March’s Sleep Awareness Week)
- Sleep 101 presentation, by request
- Calm meditation app
- Sexual health supplies delivery program – students can request sexual health supplies that will be delivered to their on-campus residence (available for pick up for graduate and commuter students)
- Weekly educational sexual health trivia on @BUBeWell Instagram
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Education
- B.A. Psychology, Indiana University-Bloomington (2016)
- Master of Public Health (MPH), Indiana University-Bloomington (2018)
Bio
Katie joined the Butler community in 2019. As a born-and-raised Hoosier, Katie attended Indiana University-Bloomington, where she earned both her B.A. in Psychology and her Master of Public Health (MPH). She also earned her certification as a Health Education Specialist (CHES). Her time at Indiana University fostered her passion for college student well-being & ultimately prepared her for her career in university health promotion.
In her role as Health Promotion Specialist, Katie reinforces and supports a culture of well-being at Butler through specific prevention and health promotion strategies. Her professional interests include mental health advocacy and sexual health promotion.
Safer Drinking
As part of Butler’s comprehensive approach to risk-reduction, we have educational offerings tailored to meet the needs of specific populations and the entire campus.
