Western Kentucky University
An Internship that Improves the Lives of Employees at Western Kentucky University
Institution
Western Kentucky University
Faculty Advisor/ Mentor
Cecilia Watkins
Abstract
As a student in the Department of Public Health at Western Kentucky University, my internship is at WKU’s Health and Fitness Lab. Working directly under the Employee Wellness Manager for WKU, I am responsible for helping gather the needs assessment of employees, planning programs to improve the lives of employees, implement those programs to employees, as well as evaluate the effectiveness of the programs conducted. Currently, I am assisting in the implementation of four different programs. Those programs include the Cooper Clayton Method to Stop Smoking, Weight Watchers at the Worksite, Stress Management Series, and 10K-a-Day Stepping Up to Better Health. As I assist with the implementation of these programs I not only gain experience in my field of interest, but I also have the opportunity to engage with individuals that participate in these programs. This gives me direct insight into the best methods of planning and implementing programs that meet the needs of the workforce at WKU, while obtaining skills and abilities that will allow me real world experience in my chosen profession of public health educator.
An Internship that Improves the Lives of Employees at Western Kentucky University
As a student in the Department of Public Health at Western Kentucky University, my internship is at WKU’s Health and Fitness Lab. Working directly under the Employee Wellness Manager for WKU, I am responsible for helping gather the needs assessment of employees, planning programs to improve the lives of employees, implement those programs to employees, as well as evaluate the effectiveness of the programs conducted. Currently, I am assisting in the implementation of four different programs. Those programs include the Cooper Clayton Method to Stop Smoking, Weight Watchers at the Worksite, Stress Management Series, and 10K-a-Day Stepping Up to Better Health. As I assist with the implementation of these programs I not only gain experience in my field of interest, but I also have the opportunity to engage with individuals that participate in these programs. This gives me direct insight into the best methods of planning and implementing programs that meet the needs of the workforce at WKU, while obtaining skills and abilities that will allow me real world experience in my chosen profession of public health educator.