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The Daily OrangeSU ranks 19th in sexual health survey
By Katrina Koerting
Posted: 11/4/08, 1:46 AM EST Section: News
"Because of the level of information, we couldn't look at a lot of schools, so we picked schools that we felt were the most important and largest," Sterling said. "Rather than leave some schools out, we decided to use conferences."
Sterling has not heard the feedback from the most recent survey yet, but said he expects to receive the information within several months, when he will then look to see if changes need to be made to the survey.
"I haven't heard of any schools that weren't covered that should have been," he said. "It's a pretty good representation."
Trojan approached Sterling BestPlaces to conduct the survey as part of the Trojan Evolve Campaign. According to Trojan's Web site, the purpose of the Trojan Evolve Campaign is to create awareness and discussion about the state of sexual health in the United States. One of the campaign's goals is to give young people information and resources needed to allow them to make responsible decisions about their sexual health.
Sterling said he hopes to be a resource to the health centers and give back to the students.
Hayley Schreppler, a freshman biology major, said that while she is pleased with the 19th spot, SU could have reached out to students more if it wanted to be ranked higher than 19.
Other students are unsure if SU deserves its 19th place spot.
Michaela Boykin, a junior psychology major, said, "I had a friend last year attempt to get the morning-after pill and they (SU Health Services) wouldn't let her. I know they give out condoms, so they make resources available. I don't know too many people that use the resources though."
Even though Boykin is unsure if the ranking is justified, she said she appreciates it.
"Now that our sports teams suck, it's nice that someone's doing well."
krkoerti@syr.edu
Sterling has not heard the feedback from the most recent survey yet, but said he expects to receive the information within several months, when he will then look to see if changes need to be made to the survey.
"I haven't heard of any schools that weren't covered that should have been," he said. "It's a pretty good representation."
Trojan approached Sterling BestPlaces to conduct the survey as part of the Trojan Evolve Campaign. According to Trojan's Web site, the purpose of the Trojan Evolve Campaign is to create awareness and discussion about the state of sexual health in the United States. One of the campaign's goals is to give young people information and resources needed to allow them to make responsible decisions about their sexual health.
Sterling said he hopes to be a resource to the health centers and give back to the students.
Hayley Schreppler, a freshman biology major, said that while she is pleased with the 19th spot, SU could have reached out to students more if it wanted to be ranked higher than 19.
Other students are unsure if SU deserves its 19th place spot.
Michaela Boykin, a junior psychology major, said, "I had a friend last year attempt to get the morning-after pill and they (SU Health Services) wouldn't let her. I know they give out condoms, so they make resources available. I don't know too many people that use the resources though."
Even though Boykin is unsure if the ranking is justified, she said she appreciates it.
"Now that our sports teams suck, it's nice that someone's doing well."
krkoerti@syr.edu
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