Campus Wellness For Faculty/Staff

USC faculty and staff have diverse needs that are different from those of students. Campus Wellness offers a variety of programs and services, from fitness to stress-management, to help meet those needs.

Services

We offer on-going drop-in and appointment-based individual preventive health screenings and services at several locations on campus. Services are available for FREE or low cost to faculty and staff:

• Nutrition
• Preventive Health Screenings
• Physical Activity and Exercise
• Stress Management
• Tobacco Cessation
• Massage Therapy
• Choose to Lose
• Sweet Success

Presentations and Workshops

Campus Wellness offers a variety of presentations and workshops for faculty and staff. Topics include health-related issues and behaviors important to faculty and staff such as nutrition, exercise and physical activity, stress management, weight management, disease prevention and management. If one of our existing presentations or workshops does not meet your needs, we are happy to tailor a program for your group.

Descriptions of Presentations and Workshops & Online Request Form HERE!

Programs

Making healthy choices on a regular basis can be difficult! Campus Wellness recognizes that knowledge is power and that support and accountability can be key factors contributing to successful behavior change. Several multi-week programs are offered throughout the academic year to help individuals create and sustain healthy lifestyles. Examples of programs include the Healthy Aging Series, Changing Carolina 5K, Choose to Lose weight management program, Mindful Mondays, and Sweet Success! Diabetes Management Program. These programs require pre-registration and take place throughout the year.

Events and Outreach

Campus Wellness plans and coordinates several health and outreach events throughout the year. Popular events and regular campaigns include Mobile Mammography, Free Health Screenings, and the Benefits Fair.

Health Awareness Months

February

American Heart Month
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/

March

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
http://www.ccalliance.org/

Nutrition Month
http://www.eatright.org/

Workplace Eye Wellness Month
http://www.preventblindness.org/

April

Foot Health Awareness Month
http://www.apma.org/

Minority Health Month
http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/

Meet the Faculty/Staff Wellness Staff

Tina Marie Devlin, MPH, CHES, CPT
Faculty/Staff Wellness Coordinator
803-777-3579

Tina Marie Devlin is the Faculty and Staff Wellness Coordinator for Student Health Services-Campus Wellness at the University of South Carolina. Tina is responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of comprehensive health and wellness programs and services for the faculty and staff of the University community using evidence-based research. Tina’s areas of interest and expertise include cancer prevention and control, women’s health and wellness, and chronic disease prevention. Tina received her Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology from USC, a Master's of Public Health degree in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior from USC, she is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer (CPT).

Laura Connor, Master’s Student
Faculty/Staff Graduate Assistant
803-777-6518

Laura Connor is the Faculty and Staff Wellness Graduate Assistant for Student Health Services-Campus Wellness at the University of South Carolina. Laura assists with comprehensive health and wellness program development and implementation for the faculty and staff of the University community. Laura provides drop-ins and appointment-based services for faculty and staff. Laura’s areas of interest and expertise include the geriatric population, chronic disease prevention and management, family wellness education, and physical activity. Laura received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Hearing Speech and Language Sciences with a Geriatric Science certificate from Ohio University, and is in pursuit of a Masters of Speech-Language Pathology at USC.

Dayna LeBlanc, MPH-PA Student, CPT
Faculty/Staff Graduate Assistant
803-777-6518

For more information about Campus Wellness services and programs:
Call or Stop by the Blatt PE Center:
1300 Wheat Street, Room 201:
General office number: 803-777-6518
Email: sawellns@mailbox.sc.edu