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The mission of The Zone is to introduceresources and build skills for students to flourish. With programs,partnerships, and student participation, we provide innovativemethods that promote healthy living.

1yearHello Zone fans,

This year marks the launching of our newest Student Wellness initiative--The Zone! Located in the heart of UC San Diego’s Price Center Plaza, The Zone represents a collaborative nexusfor the Student Wellness Services. The Zone is a place for innovative, “snack-sized” Wellnessprogramming designed to encourage discovery, exploration, awareness, and adoption of newand current Wellness o!erings that can a!ect positive and measurable behavioral changes inUCSD community members. C O N T I N U E D > >

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!e Zone Annual Report 2010 - 2011 Letter from the Director

Many people came together to create this new forum for promoting healthy living on campus. Using data from a campus-wide survey in the summer of 2010, we presented a proposal to University Centers. With the help of Gary Ratcli!, Paul Terzino and the UCEN Advisory Board, we selected a space and a service model that would integrate into the Price Center neighborhood. Our lead designer, Jennifer Phelps, incorporated feedback from our sta! and students to come up with a layout that was flexible and spa-like, fully utilizing the limited square footage available. We achieved our goal of creating an environmentally sustainable and non-toxic space with the tireless help of Jennifer Phelps, Sarah Raifsnider, Patti Seyfert, Michelle Perez and her Green Student Intern sta!. Our concept of “snack-sized” Wellness was created with the help of Page 90 Consulting and the ideas of the Student Wellness Cluster leadership team. The people who contributed to The Zone’s creation are too numerous to thank individually, but I also want to particularly acknowledge the following: Alexia Cervantes, Debbie Pino-Saballet, Ti!any Bode, Maria Ramirez, Erica Okamura, Diana Phillipi-Barnard, Jan Stamm, Gordon McLachlan, Dave Koch, Reina Juarez, Gina Fleming, Karen Calfas and Brenda Jaleel.

Fall of 2010 was a quarter of experimentation, feedback and quick-pivoting. With our partners from Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health, Recreation and the Sexual Assault Resource Center, we provided over 240 programs in ten weeks. Over the course of the year, through customer surveys, focus groups and sta! feedback, we found a formula for providing a space that promotes health and well-being to students. The success of The Zone is due in large part to our Student Intern sta!--Maleenee Beuhler, Margaret Chiu, Christine Feng, Claire Miller, Ryan Potter, Sarah Raifsnider, Christopher Tam, Gina Tang and Natalie Wong. Thank you for your incredible work.

This report provides highlights of The Zone’s programs, services, impact and partnerships throughout the 2010-2011 academic year. Live well and flourish,

Jerry Phelps, Ph.D. Acting Director, Student Wellness Initiatives

!e Zone Annual Report 2010 - 2011 Letter from the Director

The Zone offered over 490 programs during the2010-2011 academic year

!e Zone Annual Report 2010 - 2011 Supporting Healthy Living

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over 2000 additional customerscame to the zone to make crafts, fill their water botles, have tea, practicebiofeedback, or relax on our comfybean bag chairs

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Our Programs

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“Tasty Tuesday” Cooking Demonstration EASY, WHOLESOME RECIPES & FREE SAMPLESOnce a week, students can come to The Zone for amazing healthy cooking demonstrations and nutrition tips. Each demo features di!erent local, organic, and vegetarian ingredients. Sponsored by Whole Foods, Cups Catering, Housing, Dining & Hospitality, Student Health, and Recreation. Complete with free food!

Yoga FLEXIBLE FITNESS FOR ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCEYoga helps increase flexibility and stamina while toning muscles. Experienced instructors teach students correct form and guide them through a great way to balance body, mind, and spirit.

Mindful Lunch EATING WITH INTENTION & APPRECIATIONMindfulness is simply the moment-by-moment awareness of life, but it’s not always so simple: people so easily get caught up in their thoughts and self-talk that they are scarcely aware of life as it passes us by. This is especially true of our eating habits; we eat meal after meal, snack after snack, barely aware of what we’re eating and how much we’re consuming. Mindfulness is a return to paying attention to life. When we pay attention to our food--really pay attention--we begin to notice all sorts of wonderful aspects of the food, and we become aware of how much we’re putting into our bodies. At the core of mindful eating is the Basic Mindful Bite--a technique that is your starting point for mindfulness with food.

Qi Gong ENHANCING INTERNAL FOCUSStudents learn how to relax and rejuvenate with simpleexercises developed to reduce the stress of sitting in front of a computer, pouring over printed materials, and grinding gears daily for extended periods of time. Qi-Gong, pronounced “chee-kung”, is an evidence-based health practice with an emphasis on cultivation of the energy of the mind to improve overall health and well-being.

Zumba LATIN-INSPIRED DANCE WORKOUTZumba is a unique fitness program using calorie-burning, body-energizing movements from dance based on Latin andinternational rhythms. Zumba helps students trim andstrengthen the core, and is a refreshing and fun take on exercise--no wonder it’s one of The Zone’s most popular programs.

The Game Zone WII, CARDS, & CLASSIC BOARD GAMESThe open Game Zone hours are available for students to stop by The Zone and play a game! Students can play cards,Careers, Parcheesi, Taboo, and other board games. This activity encourages taking breaks from the day to relax as well as forging new friendships in a unique setting.

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“HEALTHy YOU” SERIES HEALTH & FITNESS CHECKUPSOn even weeks of the quarter, students can get a free physical fitness assessment at FitStop, held in The Zone. The FitStop assessment measures an individual’s level of fitness compared to others in his or her age group. The four specific categories measured are cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance, body weight and composition, and flexibility. The Student Health Services’ Registered Dietitian is also be available for any food-related questions. On odd weeks, students can increase internal awareness and manage stress with the Biofeedback equipment provided by The Zone, which teaches students to become aware of various physiological functions and how they occur in conjunction with changes to thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

THERAPY DOGS CUDDLY CANINE COMPANIONSStudies show that petting a dog reduces stress, and the trained canine companions brought in to The Zone eachweek prove this, consistently putting smiles on students’faces quarter after quarter.

LAUGHTER YOGADEVELOPING THE MUSCLE OF MIRTH Laughter Yoga began in 1995 with an inspiration from a physician in India, and has since spread to more than 6,000 laughter clubs in over 60 countries. It’s a revolutionary way to reduce stress, boost immune function, stimulate creativity, connect with others, and awaken your inner joy. Laughter Yoga combines laughter exercises with breathing and gentle movement.

tai chi ANCIENT MARTIAL ART FOR BALANCE & FLOWThis ancient martial art balances and strengthens the body's energy flow, providing more clarity and focus to the average students’ hectic day. Sessions are led outdoors, in the grassy square of Price Center Plaza.

MEDITATION GUIDED RELAXATION & BODY AWARENESSStudents join teacher Shiva on a guided meditation at The Zone. Meditation has integrated itself into modern life and become an increasingly familiar word in our vocabulary. Physicians, psychologists, and other professionals endorse meditation as a powerful tool for relieving stress, maintaining health, and promoting creativity and vitality. In these sessions students experience a variety of traditional methods to achieve a peaceful state of being, greater mental clarity, and unite with your spiritual essence. The goal of the class isfor participants to rejuvenate, energize, balance, relax, deepen internalized awareness and enjoy a new perspective on life itself.

deep tissue massage therapyDE-TANGLING MUSCULAR TENSIONThe Zone o!ered private consultations and introductorysessions for deep tissue massage therapy with a specialist from Recreation. This deep form of body work helps to release myofascial restrictions in the body. It relieves chronic tension, increases range of motion and improves posture.

!e Zone Annual Report 2010 - 2011 Special Events

Our Signature EventTHERAPY FLUFFIESTHERAPY FLUFFIESEXTRAVAGANZA!EXTRAVAGANZA!

Now a UC San Diego finals week tradition, theTherapy Flu!es Extravaganza event is one thing students can look forward to during finals week.The Zone o"ered twenty to twenty-five CertifiedTherapy Dogs on Library Walk each quarter ofthe 2010-2011 year. This program has been sosuccessful that numerous other colleges haveduplicated it. Each year we have over two thousand student participants.

“Love Your Body” Week Themed week featuring workshops and classes to support self-acceptance

Jenni Schaeffer, author of “Life Without Ed” Discussion of redefining recovery from eating disorders and finding joy in life

SCREENING: “Happy: The Movie” Screening of a documentary film exploring the nature of happiness, with special appearance by the film’s Academy Award nominated director, Roko Belic

Green Open House Showcase of The Zone’s sustainable design in honor of UC San Diego’s 50th anniversary

SCREENING: “Food Fight: The Documentary” A critical look at the food industry and the need to revolutionize our eating habits

Karen Hebert, author of "The Tenth Door: An Adventure Through the Jungles of Enlightenment"Discussion about tangible tools for cultivating peace of mind

!e Zone Annual Report 2010 - 2011 Special Events

Other Special Events

“How to Meet Your Mother”: Ellen Dolgen, author of “Shmirshky: the pursuit of hormone happiness”Discussion of the importance of awareness and communication in maintaining healthy relationships with loved ones in midlife

Career Services MonthCollaboration with The Career Services Center for a series of Occupational Wellness events

In addition to Therapy Flu!es, we held numerous tabling events, serving over 1,000 people. Other special events held in The Zone, like the ones listed here, served over 700.

!e Zone Annual Report 2010 - 2011 Educational Materials

Educational Materials

We distributed over 8500 copies of various Wellness-promoting materials throughout the UCSD community.

Our handouts included Wellness Resources on Campus, SMART Financial Goals, How to Stretch Your Dollars, Yoga Poses, Nap Guides, Study Tips, and Why The Zone is Green.

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of UC San Diego, The Zone produced a special set of bookmarks to promote various dimensions of Wellness. From 50 Ways to Live Emotionally Well, to 50 Ways to Live Physically Well, to 50 Ways to Live Happy, we gave away over 7500 bookmarks.

!e Zone Annual Report 2010 - 2011 Marketing

Marketing Statistics

ListServ Members LiveWell Magazine The Zone on Facebook

The Zone and LiveWell LiveWell and Got Happiness? LiveWell Videos onWebsites Blogs Youtube

4,989 9,614 521

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!e Zone Annual Report 2010 - 2011 Getting Results

Getting Results

LEARNING OUTCOMES:LEARNING OUTCOMES:1) To learn a new health and wellness resource.2) To learn a new health and wellness skill.

of students learned a new health & wellness resource as a result of coming to The Zone.

of students either agreed or strongly agreed that they learned a health & wellness skill as a result of coming to The Zone.

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To measure our impact, we surveyed over two hundred students who participated in ourprograms.

92% agreed or strongly agreed with the statement “I am satisfied with this program.”75% agreed or strongly agreed with the statement “I learned a new health or wellness skill or resource.”70% agreed or strongly agreed with the statement “I will make a change in my health or wellness behavior as a result of this program.”97% of those surveyed agreed with the statement “I will recommend The Zone to others.”

Based on correlational analysis, learning a new health or wellness skill as a result of coming to The Zone is significantly correlated with intentions to make a change in one’s health or wellness behavior.

At The Zone, providing excellent customer service to students is one of our primary goals. According to our customer surveys...

!e Zone Annual Report 2010 - 2011 Customer Service

Customer Service

96% of students agreed or strongly agreed that The Zone sta! is friendly.

95% of students agreed or strongly agreed that The Zone sta! is knowledgable.

96% of students agreed or strongly agreed that The Zone sta! is helpful.

Quotes from Customers:

“It's a cool place to go on campus!”

“I enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and friendly sta!. The programs are very enriching and helpful to me and my busy schedule.”

“It’s a fun environment and it’s free.”

“I like that it is a very relaxing environment with a ton of available resources for anyone and everyone.”

“I love how friendly everyone is and how much they are happy to be there because they truly care about our health. It made me feel way better than before I had come.”

“It's a place to relax and take a breath.”

“The Zone feels like home.”

!e Zone Annual Report 2010 - 2011 Customer Quotes

!e Zone Annual Report 2010 - 2011 !e Green Zone

The Zone was constructed during the Fall and Summer of 2010. As of June 2011,

we are on track to receive a gold certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The Zone

will be the first UC San Diego Student A!airs LEED-Certified project. before

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~GREEN MATERIALS The Zone is constructed of materials that minimize life-cycleenvironmental impacts such as global warming, resource depletion, and human toxicity. We feature low-emitting paints, sealants and adhesives, FSC certified wood, renewable ceiling and floor products, and furniture that’s Cradle to Cradle- and Greenguard certified.

LIGHTING & NOISE REDUCTIONOur big windows allow for plenty of natural light, while motion sensors ensure that our LED light bulbs are only on when they needto be. Acoustical walls and ceiling minimize sound pollution, allowing for peace of mind and body.

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~ENERGY EFFICIENCY With dimmable LED lights, Energy Star certified appliances, ande!ective heating and air conditioning, we minimize our energyconsumption.

SUSTAINABLE SITE DEVELOPMENTWe planted The Zone right in the middle of campus, in Price Center Plaza, where it’s easy to reach. We even recycled the space (it used to be a travel agency) so there is no need for new construction. In addition, The Zone’s flexible design allows for multiple configurations that support a wide variety of activities.

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the final c!tof The Zone constructionwas 10% under budget.

Special thanks to our fantastic Student Wellness colleagues and campus partners for providing The Zone’s programs!

Counseling and Psychological Services Express to SuccessFitLife Financial AidOutback Adventures Green Open HouseRecreation Housing, Dining, and Hospitality ServicesSexual Assault Resource Center Intergroup Relations ProgramStudent Health Advocates John Muir CollegeStudent Health Education Kappa Kappa GammaStudent Health Services O!ces for Students with DisabilitiesWellness Peer Educators Passport to Leadership Roger Revelle College Sixth College Slow Food UC San DiegoActive Minds at UCSD Student Legal ServicesCareer Services Student Sustainability CollectiveCashCourse Sustainability CenterCenter for Student Involvement The Sustainable Food ProjectContinuity and Emergency Services Thurgood Marshall CollegeCross Cultural Center UCSD BookstoreEarl Warren College UCSD TheaterEleanor Roosevelt College University Events

!e Zone Annual Report 2010 - 2011 !e Zone Partners

The Zone Partners

Student Wellness Cluster

Campus Partners

The Zone was also given over $15,000 worth of Jennifer Phelps Designdonated material and labor from the following: Numinus, LLC Planet, Inc. 3form San Diego O!ce InteriorsFerguson Enterprises Teragren Fine Bamboo Flooring, Panels + VeneerForbo Flooring Systems United States GypsumHunter Douglas Contract WattstopperIcestone XpediAir

!e Zone Annual Report 2010 - 2011 !e Zone Supporters

The Zone Supp!ters

Donated Material & Lab!

The O!ce of Student Wellness received generous donations for The Zone’s construction, operations, sta!ng, and programs

Our don!s include

These businesses and otheranonymous donors contributeda total of $40,000 to The Zone.

Other Don!sCUPS Bakery Willow Creek FarmsMuir College UCSD 50th Anniversary fundGeisel Library UCSD Housing, Dining, and HospitalitySlow Food UC San Diego

dr. jerry phelpsActing Direct!, Student Wellness InitiativesDr. Phelps completed his Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley and his Ph.D. at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He completed his internship in the UC San Diego, Department of Psychiatry and did his Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology at the San Diego Veterans Administration Medical Center. Prior to his current position, Dr. Phelps worked for ten years as a psychologist at UC San Diego Counseling and Psychological Services and was housed at Thurgood Marshall College. Currently he is a licensed psychologist in the state of California and holds a clinical faculty position in the Department of Psychiatry, UC San Diego School of Medicine.

After serving for many years as a full professor and the director of the Department of Health Promotion at San Diego State University, Dr. Calfas was selected to fill her currentposition at UC San Diego, in which she oversees the expansion of the four-year-old Student A"airs Wellness Initiatives and manages the Wellness Cluster. Dr. Calfas received her doctorate in 1990 from UCSD and her bachelor’s in 1985 from Pacific Lutheran University, in Tacoma, Washington. She has been a licensed psychologist in the state of California since 1993.

Brenda comes to the Student Wellness Cluster from Environmental Health and Safety, where she was the Business Operations Manager responsible for leadership and management of daily operations for financial, administrative and humanresource functions. Brenda has an MBA from Athabasca University and an M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Leadership from Jones International University.

dr. karen calfasAssistant Vice Chancellor, Student Wellness

bRENDA JALEELManagementServices O!cer

The Zone Staff

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Sarah RaifsniderPROGRAMMING

Senior, Marshall

MARGARET CHIUGRAPHIC DESIGN/MARKETING

Sophomore, WarrenMALEENEE BEUHLER

MARKETINGSophomore, Muir

CLAIRE MILLERMARKETINGJunior, ERC NATALIE WONG

GRAPHIC DESIGN/MARKETINGFreshman, ERC

christopher tamWEB/MARKETINGJunior, ERC

RYAN POTTERRESLIFE SPECIALISTSenior, Muir

GINA TANGWRITING/MARKETING

Senior, Marshall

The Zone Student Staff 2010-2011