Rhiannon Glossin
UNIV 200 MWF 9am
Meier
16 September 2016
Unit 1 Assignment
Of many changes in college campuses that has happened in recent years, one that goes unnoticed is the growth of the mission, services, and facilities of campus Wellness Resource Centers. Decades ago, most colleges and universities believed their only mission was to set up a clinic for the sick and injured. Today, driven by a better understanding of student’s health needs and its impact on their learning, many universities, including Virginia Commonwealth University, offer much more.
The demands on Wellness Resource Centers have grown to be greater and more complex than before. More students today come to campus with significant health needs, including those of mental health. According to the American College Health Association, one in four college students are already taking psychotropic drugs (n.a. …show more content…
When people hear the term “rape” they most likely assume a man forcing himself upon a woman. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. The LGBT community is also targeted for sexual assault. A study completed by the Office for Victims of Crime has shown that 50 percent of transgender people have experienced sexual violence. It has also been shown that nearly 50 percent of lesbian and heterosexual women and nearly 75 percent of bisexual women have experienced sexual violence within their lifetime. 50 percent of bisexual men, 4 out of 10 gay men, and 1 in 6 heterosexual men have experienced sexual violence within their lifetime …show more content…
Not only does the Well provide support for people who have experienced sexual assault or dating violence, they also offer support for VCU students who are recovering from alcohol or drug addiction. The Well sponsors different activities for these students, including backpacking trips, bonfires, and a speaker series titled “You did
UNIV 200 MWF 9am
Meier
16 September 2016
Unit 1 Assignment
Of many changes in college campuses that has happened in recent years, one that goes unnoticed is the growth of the mission, services, and facilities of campus Wellness Resource Centers. Decades ago, most colleges and universities believed their only mission was to set up a clinic for the sick and injured. Today, driven by a better understanding of student’s health needs and its impact on their learning, many universities, including Virginia Commonwealth University, offer much more.
The demands on Wellness Resource Centers have grown to be greater and more complex than before. More students today come to campus with significant health needs, including those of mental health. According to the American College Health Association, one in four college students are already taking psychotropic drugs (n.a. …show more content…
When people hear the term “rape” they most likely assume a man forcing himself upon a woman. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. The LGBT community is also targeted for sexual assault. A study completed by the Office for Victims of Crime has shown that 50 percent of transgender people have experienced sexual violence. It has also been shown that nearly 50 percent of lesbian and heterosexual women and nearly 75 percent of bisexual women have experienced sexual violence within their lifetime. 50 percent of bisexual men, 4 out of 10 gay men, and 1 in 6 heterosexual men have experienced sexual violence within their lifetime …show more content…
Not only does the Well provide support for people who have experienced sexual assault or dating violence, they also offer support for VCU students who are recovering from alcohol or drug addiction. The Well sponsors different activities for these students, including backpacking trips, bonfires, and a speaker series titled “You did