Mission
“We as Health and Wellness Educators work together to provide awareness education and individual coaching to motivate individuals to develop a healthier lifestyle thereby reducing harm to themselves, others and the campus community.”
Almeida/King Philip
Renee Bilotti
I am a Senior Business Management major. I am on the women’s softball team, the Senior Class President, participate in the Scholarships for Service program as well as various other community service. The beach and music are my two favorite free-time hobbies. The quote I live by is "You only live once, but if you live it right, once is enough."
Baypoint
Jessica Sanborn
My name is Jessica. I am a sophomore from Sharon, Massachusetts, majoring in communications with a minor in Spanish. I became a HAWE because I thought it would it would be a good learning experience for me to help educate people. I am VERY excited for this year and want to meet everyone.
Bayside
Erica Seymour
I’m Erica, a junior from Connecticut majoring in Psychology. I became a HAWE to get more involved in student life and for the experience it will bring. I am also in IRHA and a big fan of One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl.
Cedar
Hanna Freedman
Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a junior majoring in communications, minor in political science Something I want to do before I graduate is to travel to a different country.
Richie Goldsmith
I am an engineering major with minors in mathematics and civil engineering. So if anybody has any questions about sex, drug, alcohol, freshman year, or just needs somebody to talk to come by.
Maple
Hannah Reynolds
My name is Hannah and I am a sophomore, majoring in international relations with a minor in psychology. I grew up in Asia, but now live in New Jersey. I enjoy playing tennis, watching football, going skiing, taking pictures and travel. I love the idea of being able to help other students make educated decisions.
Stonewall
Hadley Avery
My name is Hadley. I am from Ventura, California. I am a sophomore majoring in International Business. I hope to live and work abroad someday. I am currently on the Sailing team and in my spare time I love to go for runs around Bristol and be out on the water sailing.
Jackie Spencer (Fall)
My name is Jackie; I am a junior psychology major with a minor in sociology and anthropology. I am the Stonewall HAWE fall semester and studying in Australia for the spring. I am looking forward to helping other students get the most out of their college experience.
Matt Feighery (Spring)
My name is Matt. I’m a junior from Darien, Connecticut majoring in psychology with a minor in Spanish. This is my second year as a HAWE. I’m going abroad in the fall to Barcelona and when I return I will be one of the Stonewall HAWE’s. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and being involved on campus.
Willow
Lindsay Dulude
My name is Lindsay, I am a sophomore Environmental Science major (yea, I’m a science geek). I’m from Springfield Ma. One of my favorite parts of RWU is the bay view along campus. I play women’s Rugby for the school. If you need anything, I love to chat.
Adam Ogram
My name is Adam, I am a sophomore, from Connecticut, majoring in Marketing, minor in Finance, and doing my core concentration in Sociology. I participate in various intramural sports. I am involved with Ski Club and the RWU Auto Club I like to ride dirt bikes, work out, go to the beach, and listen to music.
Looking For a Job That Gives You
- $1000.00 per semester?
- GREAT Leadership opportunities?
- A chance to better your presentation skills?
- A chance to be part of a team?
- Skills needed in the professional world?
- Chances to express yourself creatively through programming?
Well then, you should apply to become a Health And Wellness Educator (H.A.W.E.)!
Applications available now at the Wellness Office
Center for Student Development
Room 210, ext. 3413
Health and Wellness Educator (H.A.W.E.)
Position Description
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Wellness Coordinator, HAWEs provide a range of planned ongoing educational activities consistent with the university’s mission. They develop and present university prevention campaigns and residence hall workshops with an emphasis on campus alcohol and drug issues. They need to be a known member of their assigned residence and work collaboratively and cooperatively with other Team Care members and the CORE.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Attends fall, winter and spring Team Care training and in-services.
- Works cooperatively with the HAWE s and Team Care members.
- Plans and organizes campus wellness campaigns with an emphasis on alcohol and drug use prevention programs.
- Develops and presents residence hall and classroom workshops on a wide variety of wellness topics: safe sex, AIDS education, stress management, with an emphasis on alcohol and other drug use issues.
- Collects and analyses data on contacts, programs and student behaviors.
- Creates educational brochures, handouts, ads, publicity releases, posters and bulletin boards.
- Provides wellness coaching to students.
- Participates in self-evaluation and evaluation by the Wellness Coordinator.
Knowledge and Skill
- Creative, energetic person with good listening skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a group
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Committed to self- development