1. Innovative, Evidence-based, and Fun: Delivering and Evaluating Effective Programs for Undergraduate Students
Vivian Wilson-Hwang, PhD Karen Sokolowski, PhD
University at Albany
Tuesday, March 6, Convention Center, ROOM# 118A

2. Overview Program evolution Goals/objectives of our current program
Closer look at program content
Assessment methods & findings

3. Transforming the Student Experience
Smaller, more intimate groups
Increase student engagement and interaction
Put evidence-based approaches into action
Provide meaningful “edutainment”
Awareness & use of CAPS services
Stress management
Alcohol & other drugs

4. The Healthy Danes Program
Introduction and Health Survey
Find it on CAPS
Games
Wrap-up and Video
Evaluations

6. Assessing the Effectiveness of Healthy Danes
CAPS clinical usage data
Annual UAlbany Health Survey
Student evaluations

7. First Year Student Clients at CAPS
14%
52%
107% increase in first year student clients
20%
182
freshman were first class for Healthy Danes
218
332
377

8. First Year Student Alcohol Use Over 30 Day Interval

9. Student Evaluation Data
Brief paper-and-pencil evaluations
How much did you like the Healthy Danes Program?
M(SD)= 3.33 (0.53)

10. What Students Liked Most

11. What Students Liked Least

12. Topics Learned

13. Comments About Presenters

14. Next Steps Program revisions based on feedback
Updating to be responsive to campus needs
Further assessment

15. Contact us for further information:
University at Albany Counseling and Psychological Services
Vivian Wilson-Hwang, PhD:
Karen Sokolowski, PhD:

16. Thank you for joining us today!
Please remember to complete your online evaluation following the conference.
See you in Los Angeles in 2019!