Wellness and Woman's Program at Millersville University

Millersville University: Montour House, South George Street ( 717) 872-3841

 

PEER EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Mission Statement
The purpose of the Empower Peer Educators and the Peer Health Educators is to support the mission of the Elsie S. Shenk Wellness and Women's Program. These Peer Educators support the mission by providing educational programs to the Millersville University campus and community. Peer Education is a powerful tool in promoting health education and wellness.

Where to find us
 The PHE and EPE Offices are located in the Montour House. Montour House Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

To schedule a program please call the appropriate student manager at least two weeks in advance.

Please note that our programs run between 40 and 60 minutes.

Who we are
Empower Peer Educators (click here to meet the EPE's)
EPE Brochure  (click here to view the brochure)
EPEs are Millersville University students who are committed to seeing an end to sexual violence. In addition, we support advocacy and awareness of women's issues through our work with the Women's Center. EPEs participate in intensive training in order to be qualified to educate the campus community on a wide variety of issues including sexual assault, rape, harassment, and violence in relationships. We believe that through peer education, innovative educational programming, and awareness campaigns we can reduce sexual violence among college students. Our goal is educate and empower students by providing a safe and supportive educational environment while informing students of gender and violence issues.

Peer Health Educators (click here to meet the PHE's)
PHEs are a diverse group of Millersville University students dedicated to providing up-to-date health information in a non-judgmental fashion to Millersville students and the community. The training we receive prepares us to facilitate dynamic outreach programs, coordinate informative awareness events and encourage activities that help create a healthy culture on campus. Some of the topics we cover are alcohol, sexual responsibility, stress, diversity, and tobacco. We are committed to building a healthier environment at MU by sharing information, teaching skills, and encouraging our peers to practice healthy behaviors.
Download the Peer Health Education Brochure.

Outreach Programs

Peer Health Educators Lifestyle Workshops

The Peer Health Educators offer a variety of awareness programs for the University community.  These are interactive presentations that can be presented to resident halls, athletic teams, fraternities, sororities, clubs, or other organizations. 

The programs (each approximately 1 hour in length) include:

  • Battle of the Sexes: gender differences
  • Conflict in the Real World: conflict
  • From Rave to Grave: club drugs
  • Mocktail Party: partying smart
  • Nutrition: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: nutrition
  • Party 101: alcohol awareness
  • RubberWear Party: safer sex

            *20 minute version available

  • Stress…Be Gone!: stress management
  • Time Doesn’t Have to Fly: time management
  • Who in the World: diversity

Empower Peer Educators Workshops
Red Zone Awareness
Calling Men to Action
The Date
Relationships 101
Hey Baby
Lovin’ The Skin You’re In

The Empower Peer Educator Programs

Red Zone Awareness
 The Red Zone is the period of time in which freshman and transfer students are at the highest risk of being sexually assaulted, it lasts from move-in day until fall break.  Our program touches on the various aspects of why this is such a dangerous time and what students can do to reduce their risk. This is one of our most popular programs and is especially good for new students.

Calling Men to Action
This Men-Only program embraces the help and courage of MU men. We know that gender violence isn’t just a “women’s issue,” it’s a problem for everyone. We see men as valuable allies in the fight against gender violence, and we use this interactive program to motivate involvement and to brainstorm ways to help.

The Date
 Date rape is an all too common occurrence, especially on college campuses.  This interactive program helps students learn more about what date rape is, how to help a friend who was a victim of date rape and ways to protect yourself.

Relationships 101
 Relationships 101 helps students discover the four facets of healthy relationships: Trust, Boundaries, Respect, and Communication.  We also talk about warning signs of abusive relationships, and how to avoid or escape them. After this program, students will be better prepared for the challenges of dating, roommates, family, and friends!

Hey Baby
 This program gives students the knowledge they need to be better able to recognize sexual harassment and how to deal with it on campus and after graduation.

Lovin’ The Skin You’re In
This program has participants critically look at the way media portrays body image and the affects that it has on them.


Book, Magazine and Brochure Library
Feel Free to visit our Montour House Library. Our resources can be used for personal reference and class assignments. Resource topics range from Healthy Cooking to Sexual Health. We look forward to seeing you.

Wellness Wagon
The Wellness Wagon is an actual wagon that can be wheeled around campus. It is our way of providing the entire campus with important information. We've developed many interactive displays for the Wellness Wagon on topics like nutrition, stress management, sexual health, and general health and fitness. The Wellness Wagon is set up at least once a month in the Student Memorial Center.

Call us...
EPE Manager: 871-2217
PHE Manager: 872-3601
Jayme Trogus, Coordinator: 871-2238
Deb Huslin, Office Manager: 872-3841

Become a Peer Educator
Applications are accepted each spring semester for the following academic year. Look for notices around campus or stop by the Montour House for more information.