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Medical withdrawal applications for Spring Term 2018 due May 1

Whitney Gregory — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:40:00 +0000

The last day to apply for a medical withdrawal for spring 2018 is Tuesday, May 1. Before considering a medical withdrawal, students may wish to consult with their advisor and professors to determine if they are eligible to receive incomplete grades in their courses. Generally this is when students will have completed 70 percent or more coursework prior to the end of the semester.

Information on medical withdrawals and the online application may be located at: .

For questions regarding medical withdrawals, please call the Office of the Dean of Students at 336-278-7200.

Medical Withdrawals for Fall Term 2017

Whitney Gregory — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 12:10:00 +0000

Students who become ill or injured following the fall 2017 course-withdrawal deadline (Friday, Oct. 20) may determine that a medical withdrawal is the best option to support their health and their long-term academic progress. Before considering a medical withdrawal, students may wish to consult with their advisor and professors to determine if they are eligible to receive Incomplete Grades in their courses (generally when students will have completed 70 percent or more coursework prior to the end of the semester).

In order to be eligible to reapply for spring semester 2018, students must submit the online application by Friday, Nov. 10. The spring 2018 application for readmission is due Dec. 1.

The last day to apply for a medical withdrawal for fall 2017 is Friday, Dec. 1 (for return summer 2018 or beyond).

Information and the online medical withdrawal application may be located at: .

Denim Day – April 27

Whitney Gregory — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 16:05:00 +0000

The Department of Health Promotion is leading this effort and will be providing buttons to anyone wishing to observe Denim Day. Employees who wish to participate by wearing denim should seek their supervisor’s approval.

For the past 17 years, has led international observances of Denim Day on a Wednesday in April in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The campaign was originally sparked by a 1999 Italian Supreme Court ruling, in which a rape conviction was overturned. The justification for the reversal suggested that a woman wearing tight jeans could not be raped, since they would be impossible to remove without the victim’s assistance. The following day, the women in the Italian Parliament arrived at work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim.

Peace Over Violence developed the Denim Day campaign in response to this case and the activism surrounding it. Since then, wearing jeans on Denim Day has become a symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault. More information about the history of Denim Day and activities may be found at . Visit the Department of Health Promotion to learn about ��޹��Ʒ violence prevention initiatives and resources for supporting survivors.

Buttons are available at the Faculty/Staff Wellness Center or the Office of Student Health & Wellness in the Ellington Center, the Office of Human Resources, or the SPARKS office in the Moseley Center.

National College Health Assessment

Whitney Gregory — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:35:00 +0000

The National College Health Assessment (NCHA) is a survey designed to assess student health behaviors in order to provide better services and support for ��޹��Ʒ students. The information will be used to develop wellness programs and services for ��޹��Ʒ.

All students who submit a survey will be automatically entered in a random drawing for one of twenty- five $10 gift certificates for Irazu!

Information on the NCHA may be found on the American College Health Association website at: http://www.acha-ncha.org/overview.html. Please direct questions or feedback to Whitney Gregory, Director of Health Promotion and Student Concerns Outreach, at wgregory@elon.edu or 336-278-7200.

Helping Students in Distress: Signs, Strategies & Resources

Whitney Gregory — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 19:35:00 +0000

Conversation and Q&A with:

Bruce Nelson, Director of Counseling Services
Whitney Gregory, Director of Health Promotion and Student Concerns Outreach

Open to ��޹��Ʒ faculty, staff and students. Please feel free to bring your own lunch/dinner. Light refreshments will be provided.

Ross Szabo, 'Behind Happy Faces: Talking about Mental Health' – Feb. 17

Whitney Gregory — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 14:10:00 +0000

Ross Szabo, CEO of the Human Power Project and co-author of "Behind Happy Faces: Taking Charge of your Mental Health."

Tuesday, February 17

Ross Szabo, “Behind Happy Faces: Talking ��޹��Ʒ Mental Health”

Whitley Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Ross teaches students about the complexities of mental health issues and empowers them to seek help or help their friends seek help. Most mental health challenges are highly treatable but too often remain hidden in silence, preventing people from achieving the recovery they are capable of.

Mental health challenges are the largest health problems facing colleges today. Twenty-five percent of college students experience a mental health disorder. Outside of diagnosable disorders students are dealing with lack of sleep, stress, and substance abuse. While 85 percent of colleges have reported drastic increases in the number of young people seeking mental health counseling, understanding and awareness about the issue are still lacking. During these difficult times, it is imperative for young people to express what they are going through, know that they are not alone, and feel comfortable while seeking help.

The program focuses specifically on how students can achieve positive mental health by learning about their coping mechanisms. Ross uses tasteful humor and insights to help participants understand common mental health conditions and individual differences. He also covers warning signs that students can look for in their friends and peers, as well as resources that can provide guidance in these sensitive situations.

Sponsored by the Department of Health Promotion