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Welcome!
Welcome!
I'm Toni Veeman, and I will be your instructor for HE 250. I look forward to working with you this term. This is an introduction to our class. You will see the entire course in our D2L online classroom when class begins. I invite you to view the information below, and please email me if you have any questions.
My Teaching Philosophy
My Teaching Philosophy
I teach at Portland Community College because I support college education for all individuals. I wanted to educate more communities about health education, and teaching here reaches over 75 students every 10-12 weeks. I want to help you be the healthiest you can be at this point in your life and have the knowledge to move forward positively as you grow in education and health.
My goal is to support and engage you in your health journey. As your instructor, I will help you succeed in this course if you are willing to work with me and have conversations as much as we need to. If life gets challenging or the information in this class is confusing, please email me, and we will talk about it. I look forward to chatting with you soon!
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
In this course, I am committed to creating an inclusive and respectful learning environment that values the diversity of all students. I recognize that our experiences, perspectives, and identities—uniquely shape our understanding of health and well-being.
I strive to promote equity by fostering open dialogue, being mindful of diverse lived experiences, and acknowledging the social determinants of health that impact individuals and communities differently. My goal is to empower each student with knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed health choices and advocate for well-being in their communities.
Together, we can aim to cultivate a classroom environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected. If you encounter any barriers to learning or have specific needs that are not being met, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I am here to support your success and well-being throughout this course.
8 Dimensions of Wellness as defined by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Intended outcomes
Intended outcomes
Explain how biological, psychological, sociocultural, and environmental factors influence personal and community health.
Apply the Socioecological Model to assess personal health status and use a variety of wellness enhancement strategies.
Use health literacy skills to critically evaluate and inform health-related decisions.
Apply critical thinking skills to analyze strategies for self-assessment, behavior change and modifying health risks.
Aspirational Goals:
Explore the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and Health.
Weekly Schedule
Weekly Schedule
(fall term screenshot above)
Zoom meetings - Wednesdays from 1 - 2:20 PM
Discussions (open 2 weeks), Assignments (always open, due every 2 weeks), & Quizzes (always open, due weekly)
All work due by the end of the week:
Sunday at 11:59 PM
Optional office chat weekly - TBA
Google Drive
Google Drive
(week 1 screenshot above)
(week 1 screenshot above)
We will cover different health topics in the slides and discussions each week. I will provide a Google Drive folder with each week's material. The Google Drive has the required content and additional resources.
Plan to spend approximately nine hours each week for this three-credit class.
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