Healthy Lifestyles Workgroup Charter

Purpose Statement:
The purpose of the Healthy Lifestyles Workgroup is to strengthen the educational messaging around the risks associated with sexual assault, alcohol and other drugs, and general wellness at the College by providing programming that educates and engages students in alternative activities.

Charter Sponsor:
Tracy Coulson
Director, Student Accessibility and Wellness

Charter Contact:
Karey Pine, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs

Timeline:
Standing

Membership:

Chair: Brittany Dielemans, Judicial Affairs & Community Standards
Chair: Michelle Burdick, Student Accessibility and Wellness
De'Anna Hopkinson, Student Activities
Krystal Smith, Student Accessibility and Wellness
Michelle Sebastian, Student Accessibility and Wellness
Daniel Eddy, Holistic Student Support
Kimberly Smith, Student Accessibility and Wellness
Karin Salas, Pre-Employment Transition Services
Marissa Ohl, Resident Director
Erin O'Connor, Holistic Student Support

Does

Task	Action
Research current prevention practices	Research
Identify current student trends that will inform programming needs	Recommend to Charter Sponsor
Develop programming with educational components that deter higher risk student behavior by providing healthy alternatives	Recommend to Charter Sponsor
Communicate and collaborate with other educational institutions in the region	Communicate

 

Does Not
Make decisions; discuss personnel issues; discuss contractual issues

Guiding Points

• Keep the College's mission front and center
• Think about what's best for students
• Make sure every program is built on an educational platform
• Seek to understand and recognize that there are multiple perspectives to each issue

Revised Fall 2025