HS hosted sexually transmitted infection screening in collaboration with the Franklin County Health Department resulting in 60 HIV and 34 Gonorrhea/Chlamydia screening provided.
The HS Mental Health Counselor offered 5 Crisis Intervention trainings to faculty/staff on the proper protocol in helping a student in crisis. She also presented at two UNV 101/102 convocations on Pushing through the Odds and Stress Management, approximately 200 students attended.
HS Hosted Woman to Woman seminars in collaboration with student mentors of Substance Abuse prevention and multiple guest presenters from various local agencies from Franklin County and the Louisville area. The seminar was hosted by both Kentucky and Chandler halls. The seminar/Programs topics of discussion engaged the women in an open discussion about Alcohol use and abuse, Sexual Awareness, HIV/AIDS, STD's, Proper Dress, and Good Relations Relationship.
A Know Your Limits seminar/panel discussion was hosted in collaboration with Athletics and student mentors of substance abuse prevention. The seminar/program included Alcohol and other Drug specialists from the surrounding areas to include Frankfort, Lexington, Shelbyville, and Lexington areas.
Referrals for "AOD" Alcohol and other Drugs and Conflict Resolution thru the period of August 2013-December 5, 2013 are as follows: Twelve referrals were received for Alcohol and other Drugs and two referrals were received for conflict management.
Student Life (SL)
In Fall 2013, SL sponsored transportation and admission to the MLK Mountain Top Play in Louisville, KY.
Making Strides to end Breast Cancer Walk is an annual Service Project in Lexington, Ky. during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Student Life has increased activities in the game room. Weekend hours and programming have been extended.
Student Life sponsored a Leadership Roundtable and Outing for young men in fall 2013. This is a gathering of the young men at Kentucky State University to discuss challenges and the importance of obtaining a degree.
The Office of Student Life, Pan-Hellenic Council and the Student Government Association participated in the HBCU Showcase.
The Annual Student Life Angel Tree provided an avenue for students to serve the community by giving during the holiday season.