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society for public health education (Sophe)

"A Healthy World Through Health Education"

INTRODUCTION

Hello! Welcome to the UMD 2020-2021 SOPHE Collegiate Champion and Mentor page. The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is a nonprofit, independent professional association that represents a diverse membership of nearly 4,000 health education professionals and students in the United States and 25 international countries. SOPHE works within multiple different settings such as schools, health care settings, and voluntary organizations just to name a few. On this page you will find a brief overview of what the SOPHE Collegiate Champion program is, an introduction of the 2020-2021 Collegiate Champion and Mentor at UMD, and a summary of the events we have hosted this year. Check it out!

SOPHE's values

  • Responding to the needs of its members.
  • Delivering quality products and services.
  • Demonstrating integrity, accountability and transparency.
  • Promoting teamwork and collaboration.
  • Embracing diversity.
  • Respecting organizational tradition while encouraging innovation.

What sophe does...

  • Raise awareness.
  • Build knowledge.
  • Foster partnerships.
  • Increase capacity to work in conjunction with others.
  • Strengthen connections.
  • Improve advocacy efforts.

collegiate champions

"The Collegiate Champion program gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to serve as liaisons between the National SOPHE Office and their respective college and university campus." - Society of Public Health Education.

SOPHE COlleGiate Champion Selection Process at UMD

Qualifications to become a SOPHE Collegiate Champion

  • 2 years remaining at UMD.
  • Good academic standing within the UMD Public Health Program.
  • Become a National SOPHE Member.
  • Pursuing a public health, community health, health education/promotion, health science, kinesiology or similar degree for the full academic year.
  • Have a faculty advisor.

Qualities of a SOPHE Collegiate Champion and Mentor

  • Hardworking
  • Dedicated
  • Passionate about promoting a healthy world through health education

Benefits of the Collegiate Champion Program

  • Publicity for the university or college and champion
  • Expand professional network
  • Career resources
  • Scholarship opportunities

Champion responsibilities

  • Share news and information about the field of health education/promotion.
  • Promote professional and academic award opportunities for students.
  • Host events on and around campus.
  • Spread the word among students about the benefits of becoming a SOPHE member including networking opportunities, job openings specific to member skills, and support.
  • Each champion serves a two year term. The second term, the Collegiate Champion becomes the Mentor.

Meet your UMD 2020-2021 Collegiate champions

Amy Harris 22' - Collegiate Champion
  • Junior
  • Hometown: New Ulm, MN
  • Public Health Major
  • Biology Major
  • Interested in alcohol exposed pregnancies and early heart valve diseases
  • Hobbies include spending time at the lake, boating, hanging out with friends and family, and volunteering at St. Luke's
Ailee Leppi 21' - Collegiate Mentor
  • Senior
  • Hometown: Blaine, MN
  • Public Health Major
  • American Indian Studies Minor
  • Interested in Native American Health, Substance Use education and Women's Health
  • Hobbies include cooking, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and being outdoors

Our projects this year

Creation of UMD SOPHE Collegiate Champion Social Media Platforms!

This semester, the UMD SOPHE Collegiate Champions created both a Facebook and Instagram page to share information about SOPHE. Check out our pages!

Nutrition Week 2021!

During the week of April 5th through April 9th, Amy and Ailee hosted a virtual Nutrition Week! Utilizing their social media platforms, they posted information that relates specifically to University of Minnesota Duluth students. On Wednesday the 7th, the UMD SOPHE CC's teamed up with the Public Health Student Group to host a virtual Cook With Us Class.

Image 1. Monday April 5, 2021 post
Image 2. Tuesday April 6, 2021 post
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Image 8. Healthy Ramen Bowls submitted by students
Image 9. Wednesday April 7, 2021 post
Image 10. Thursday April 8, 2021 post
Image 11. Friday April 9, 2021 post
Other Social Media Postings

This semester the UMD SOPHE CC's started posting on our vary on pages! Amy worked to create content highlighting SOPHE membership and its benefits. While Ailee created graphics to go with posted content.

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Want to get involved with the University of Minnesota Duluth SOPHE Collegiate Champion Program?

We are looking for the NEXT Collegiate Champion as Amy, the current Champion will step into the Mentor role for the 2021 - 2022 academic year! For more information, contact Amy Harris at: harr2542@d.umn.edu