Promoting Health. Supporting Students. Changing Lives.
Educational Programs
Be The Difference
The bystander intervention campaign aims to educate, empower, and influence the Auburn Family to take action in harmful and dangerous situations. Through presentations, and continuing education, Auburn University will Be the Difference.
Program Goals
To be proactive in recognizing and responding to helping others in a difficult situation.
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Increase awareness of helping behavior
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Increase motivation to help.
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Develop skills and strategies to empower individuals when responding to concerns.
Catharsis
Supporting a Thriving Campus Culture
Auburn University is committed to supporting students, faculty, staff, and alumni of all backgrounds with a campus culture of safety, community, and responsibility.
We want all Auburn Family members to feel welcome and to have a healthy and positive experience in an environment that allows them to thrive and achieve their goals.
For these reasons, Auburn University has partnered with Catharsis Productionsto deliver a suite of online educational resources utilized by companies, organizations, and educational institutions around the globe to manage their implementation of knowledge of critical topics in the classroom, in the office, and the community to become empowering and inclusive entities that are welcoming to all.
Auburn is seeking to create a campus environment where every member of our community can thrive.
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Courses will highlight the role each person has in making Auburn University a more supportive and engaging place to learn, work, and live
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Content will reinforce the university commitment to safety, wellbeing, and content shared at Camp War Eagle
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Courses will be a catalyst for the discussion regarding healthy decisions on campus
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Courses will assist the University community in identifying resources that provide a safer environment for all
Program Goals
First Year Students Complete Catharsis Modules Through August of their first semester.
Outreach
If you have questions or if you would like our team to present for your group or organization, email us at recwellness@auburn.edu.
Alcohol
Alcohol Poisoning
Anger
Depression
Discrimination
Disordered Eating
Hazing
Recreational Drugs
Relationship
Abuse
Sexual Harassment/Assault
Suicide Prevention
Alcohol and Substance Use Education
Recreation and Wellness provides a variety of educational outreach presentations related to alcohol and substance use.
Presentations are available for residence halls, fraternities and sororities, student organizations, and more.
Below is a list of our general outreach presentations related to substance use.
Looking for a presentation on a specific topic? Our staff can tailor most educational presentations for the needs of your group.
ALCOHOL
101
This presentation provides a general overview of the basics of alcohol and other drug use. Auburn University drinking culture, individual blood alcohol concentration (BAC) factors, effects of alcohol and drugs on the body, and the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning are all discussed.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DRINKING
Drinking is a science, and many students know about physiology of drinking. But do you know anything about the psychology of drinking? This presentation covers topics like alcohol expectancies and tolerance, and is best for groups who have already received some basic alcohol education.
Looking For
Something Else?
Whether you are a student looking to schedule an educational session for your organization or a faculty/staff member seeking to share information with your colleagues, our staff is ready to work with you to deliver an outreach presentation that best suits your needs.
Not all outreach topics are listed on this page and our staff present on a variety of topics related to alcohol and substance use, campus resources, recovery, and more.
Please contact us to discuss and schedule an outreach event or presentation for your group.