At Health Promotion & Prevention Education (HPPE), we’re all about helping Golden Eagles make informed choices, take care of themselves and their communities, and have fun while doing it. Our programs are rooted in education on health promotion practices, harm reduction, and violence prevention. Our peer-led and staff-supported programs aim to engage students in meaningful conversations that promote well-being, safety, and community.
HPPE leads several signature campus-wide initiatives that bring students together, foster community, and promote well-being throughout the academic year.
Signature Initiatives
A critical workshop facilitated in the first 7 weeks of the semester to all incoming students to educate students that prevention is possible! The acronym BADASS: Be Aware Decide to Act Say Something, is used as the base for HPPE Peer Educators and leadership team to introduce and navigate problematic situations that students could encounter and equip them with tools to intervene and prevent violence, all while prioritizing their safety. Topics covered (not an exhaustive list): bystander effect, diffusion of responsibility, 4 Ds of intervention, barriers to intervening, Brockport policies (i.e., good Samaritan, Cannabis, etc.), harm reduction and resources.
Fun, interactive education on alcohol, drugs, and sexual health through themed bingo nights. In partnership with Brockport Student Government (BSG) and RESTORE Sexual Assault Services, HPPE makes education fun!
College Life Live is an interactive program facilitated at Golden Eagle Orientation (GEO) for incoming students. Orientation leaders play a key role in acting out skits on topics like substance use, hazing and interpersonal relationships. Throughout the program, actors “freeze” and HPPE staff frame the skit and debrief with educational material and resources.
K.I.S.S. (Keep It Sexually Safe) Fest is a passport style tabling event is a way for students and our campus community to learn about how to engage in safer sex, consent, healthy relationships, and self-love/self-care. It certainly does not stop there! We invite campus and community partners who engage to bring their topic area to life in an interactive way.
“United in Hope” is much more than our slogan, this event during April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) brings the campus and Brockport community together for an evening based around education, advocacy and support. Be part of the visible community of support; to stand with survivors, combat sexual violence and shine a light of hope. Featuring self-care activities, speakers and resources, Take Back the Night culminates in a campus walk that ends at the campus mall.
HPPE provides interactive, harm-reduction focused education on alcohol and other drugs. Through games, workshops, and peer-led conversations, students learn about safer consumption, campus policies, state laws, harm reduction strategies, and how to support others. Topics include:
BORGs (Blackout Rage Gallons)
Cannabis
Impairment
Mixing Substances
Nicotine
Vaping
We empower students to make informed decisions about their sexual health through inclusive, judgment-free programming. Topics include:
Our programs address the complexities of relationships in college — from communication and boundaries to recognizing healthy vs. unhealthy dynamics. Topics include:
Affirmative consent
Boundaries
Communication
Dating violence
Incapacitation & consent
Sexual violence
Victim blaming
College can be stressful. HPPE works to reduce stigma and promote mental wellness through peer engagement, resource sharing, and campus collaborations. We emphasize self-care, stress management, and connecting students with support services. Topics include:
Anxiety
Coping skills
Depression
Mindfulness
Self-care
Sleep
Types of stress
We promote holistic wellness by encouraging healthy habits around movement, nutrition, and physical self-care. Our programs offer accessible tips and strategies for students to integrate into their daily lives. Topics include:
How to read food labels
Mindful eating practices
Personal hygiene
Physical activity
Understanding portion size
HPPE collaborates with campus partners to educate students on recognizing, preventing, and reporting hazing. We emphasize creating positive group cultures, understanding policies, and being an active bystander.
