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How is the Office of Health Promotion unique from the Student Health Center and Counseling Center?

The Office of Health Promotion is committed to providing a premiere RESOURCE and REFERRAL hub for information on topics stretching the six dimensions of health – Social, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, Emotional, and Spiritual.  Professional staff members are qualified to consult with students on the latest information on college health issues and develop programs and educational opportunities for students, while peer educators are trained to provide peer-to-peer programs on alcohol and other drugs, sexual assault, and sexual health. 

The Office of Health Promotion is NOT a treatment center.  However, students who request more information and/or consultation about a psychological or medical concern are referred to the Counseling Center and Student Health Center, respectively.

The Office of Health Promotion works very closely with the Counseling Center and Student Health Center to ensure students are aware of their resources and services available to them as members of the Villanova community.

Can I drop in at the Office or do I need an appointment?

Any student is welcome to make an appointment or stop by the Office at any time during regular office hours, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.  When available, a professional staff member will direct students to the most appropriate resources on topic(s) of interest.  In the event that a staff member is not available to assist a drop-in student, a student may schedule an appointment to meet with a member of the Office staff.  Evening hours are available upon request.

What are the hours of the Office?

The Office is open Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.  Professional staff is available outside of office hours, by appointment.

Where are we?

The Office is located on the first floor of the Health Services Building.  Parking is available in the Main Lot.

Are the resources available at the Office FREE to students, staff and faculty?

All informational resources available at the Office are FREE!  We aim to provide the most up-to-date and user-friendly resources for the Villanova community, and we encourage you to share them with others.

What types of classes are available through the Office?

Health Promotion sponsors a number of classes in a given semester.  For the most current listing of classes offered, please consult the Wellness Initiatives and Events page.  Classes typically offered in a given semester include, but are not limited to:

How can I get involved in Health Promotion projects and events?

There are a number of ways to get involved with Health Promotion projects and events.  The best way to become involved is to become a POWER peer educator!  By being a POWER peer educator, you not only serve as a student voice, but have the opportunity to provide valuable feedback about student issues and concerns.  Not to mention, you automatically become part of a family of over 50 students!  To access a POWER application, go to POWER section.

If you do not have the time and energy to commit to POWER, Health Promotion also offers student internship experiences on a volunteer and “for credit” basis.  Students who wish to apply for an internship should complete the INTERNSHIP APPLICATION. Applications can be picked up in our office or you can email stacy.andes@villanova.edu for more information.  Each internship experience is geared to fit the student’s needs and interests and matches the student with the most appropriate professional staff member for mentorship.

Currently, we have accepted students for the 2008 – 09 academic year.  Students who are interested in developing health promotion projects and in serving on an interdisciplinary team of students, staff and faculty should check back for further opportunities.  Potential projects include:

  1. the development of a health related DVD to be shared with all incoming students and their families. The DVD will consist of 5-10 minute educational modules that focus on student health concerns shared by new students and their families; check out one of the three DVD modules created by Villanova student interns, Angela Caruolo, Lauren DiSpirito, and Andrew Greig.  Focused topics for 2008-09 include alcohol and other drug use, sexual health, and financial health;

  2. the facilitation of an interactive and informative Health Promotion website;

  3. the development of a Office of Health Promotion annual campaign that brands the Office as the premier site on campus for health information; and 

  4. the planning, implementation and evaluation of events including "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun", "West Fest" and  “Love the Skin You’re In: The faces and fashions of Villanova University”;

  5. the facilitation of e-newsletter HealthBytes.

To learn more, please contact Stacy Andes.
Click here for an application

What is the process for becoming a POWER peer educator?

POWER is always recruiting!  You can submit an application at any time, and it will be kept on file until the next active recruitment period which typically occurs each fall semester.  After submitting your application and all other required materials, you will interview with the Coordinator of Peer Education Programs and a current peer educator to assess your expectations of the program and the ways in which you might contribute to and benefit from POWER.  All accepted students are required to attend a MANDATORY training which typically takes place just after the New Year.  For more information about POWER and how to get involved, click here.