CHANCE InitiativeService Learning Project

2012Peru State College

Mary Martin and Jamie Theye

We welcome the CHANCE Initiative…

“Gateway to Greatness”

Children’s Health, Activity & Nutrition Community Engagement Initiative

14-Week Pilot Study Volunteer

Created Lesson Plans Harvard School of Public Health’s Healthy Eating Plate

Lunch, P.E. Classes, Grocery Store Trips

CHANCE Initiative

Obesity epidemic in America Specifically southeast Nebraska

Lack of affordable nutritious foods Occupations and lifestyles Lack of fitness facilities and expertise Diabetes, heart disease, and high blood

pressure rates higher

Preliminary Barriers

Grant Physiological Data Kick-off Ceremony

Unlocking the Gates

“Learn by Doing” approach Interaction with local students

Provide health, activity, and nutrition information Via social-norms marketing

Increase knowledge Collaboration and organizational skills Teamwork Goal-directed behavior

Impact on PSC Students

Peru State College Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Peru State College Physical Education,

Activities, and Kinesiology Students (PEAKS) Auburn Public Schools Local grocery stores, health practitioners,

etc.

Bridges Built

Long-term effects Offset obesity epidemic

Build a foundation of knowledge: Health Activity Nutrition

Impact on the Community

Marketing Department Press Release Community Health Fair Faculty Members Rotary Groups PBL & PEAKS Meetings

Publicity

Bookmarks Magnets Word of Mouth Local Doctor The Students Themselves

Social-Norms Marketing

Longitudinal Initiative Planned, developed, implemented, and

continued participation Offset obesity epidemic Keys for future healthy lifestyle choices

The Gates to Greatness