Lunch & Learn: York University Wellness Supports for Students

When:
March 26, 2019 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
2019-03-26T12:00:00-04:00
2019-03-26T13:00:00-04:00
Where:
York Lanes 280N
4700 Keele Street
Cost:
Free
Contact:
CPMEA Exec Committee

Looking to gain insight and understanding on the health challenges post-secondary students face?  In this Lunch and Learn, the Student Success Centre provides valuable information on how the unit supports the student community, explains who Health Education and Promotion are, and provide awareness and understanding about the strategies and initiatives that this department employs to bolster health and well-being outcomes at York University.

 

 

 

 

 

Helen Lee is a Registered Nurse of 21 years and has been a member of the York University community for just under 4 years.  She spent 3 years in the Office of the University Registrar providing support on advancing strategic priorities and projects across the unit.  She recently joined the Student Success Centre as Manager of Well-being and Health Promotion.  Prior to this role, Helen spent 12 years at the Hospital for Sick Children as a Registered Nurse which included strategic program development.  She has also held a variety of administrative positions within the private sector that combined planning, organizational development and resource management.

Shaila Khan has recently joined as the Health Educator & Training Specialist she brings eight years of student transition experience, where she created programming to address key barriers or challenges that students face every day within the academic student life-cycle. She is passionate about holistic approaches to wellness and empowering student voices through initiatives, programming and giving opportunities to deepening conversations that impact student success. She is currently completing her part-time Masters in Dance with a focus on dance movement therapy and somatics for wellness.

Suruthi Ragulan joined York University in August 2018, as the Project Coordinator - Special Initiatives in the Health Education and Promotion department. She completed a Master in Public Health from the University of Alberta in 2017 and has developed a variety of public health programs that focus on mental health and wellness both locally and abroad.

Takeaways:

  • Who is Health Education & Promotion and how does the unit support the student community?
  • Gain insight on the health challenges post-secondary students face
  • Awareness and understanding about the strategies and initiatives the department employs to bolster health and well-being outcomes at York