
Join us in making a difference in the fight against cancer! The ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ Cancer Resource Center offers you the chance to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world service, while providing vital health and wellness services to cancer survivors in our community.
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Why Join Our Interdisciplinary Team?
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ is a recognized leader in health science education. Our programs include an internationally-recognized exercise oncology certificate program, a top-ranked nursing program, and one of the few interdisciplinary wellness clinics in the country with a specific focus on helping cancer survivors.
As a student or faculty member, you'll gain valuable experience working alongside colleagues from across the university, guided by the ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ ethos of respect, integrity, and stewardship, while serving others with humanity and compassion.
What You'll Help Provide
As part of our team, you'll help cancer survivors receive:
- Detailed medical screenings and physical assessments
- Structured exercise sessions tailored to individual needs
- Education targeting behavior modification and lifestyle change
- Pre- and post-physiological and psychological assessments
- Motivational techniques and education for lifelong health and fitness
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Our "Hub Model" of Experiential Education
Students and faculty collaborate across five priority areas of service:
- Education and Research—Apply your academic knowledge and develop research skills
- Community Service and Partnerships—Build connections with community organizations
- Community Empowerment—Help survivors regain control of their health journey
- Secondary Prevention—Work on early detection and intervention strategies
- Tertiary Prevention—Support rehabilitation and quality of life improvements
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Opportunities By College and Department
Our interdisciplinary approach means there are opportunities for students and faculty from across the university:
College of Health, Education, and Human Services
- Lead walking clubs, yoga classes, and resistance training sessions
- Provide health coaching and cancer prevention education
- Develop behavior modification strategies and wellness coaching
- Offer counseling services, social work support, and caregiver support programs
College of Liberal Arts
- Facilitate art therapy sessions and creative expression workshops
- Conduct music therapy interventions for emotional and physical well-being
Raj Soin College of Business
- Lead budgeting seminars and financial wellness workshops
- Assist with tax preparation and accounting services
Cross-Disciplinary Opportunities
- Organize book clubs, community outings, and cooking classes
- Develop and maintain community gardens
- Coordinate community breakfast/lunch events
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Ready to Get Involved?
Contact: Karen Wonders, Ph.D., Professor of Exercise Science, Program Director of Exercise Oncology Certificate Program and Exercise Science Department
Email:Ìýkaren.wonders@wright.edu