Who We Are
GHealth Austin is a UT sponsored student organization and a Dell Medical School initiative working to help GED students achieve their educational goals, increase their health literacy, and live healthier lives. We do this by teaching science topics from our original, health-focused GED science curriculum, which we’ve created using resources from the American Heart Association, UT’s Faculty Innovation Center, and the existing GED curriculum. Our curriculum incorporates hands-on activities for each topic to teach concepts in an engaging way. We are a group of 35 undergraduate students passionate about empowering GED students through education and health.
What We’re Fundraising For
We are seeking funding, in part, to purchase the materials needed for our Volunteer Educators (VEs) to conduct hands-on scientific activities throughout the Spring 2020 semester and in subsequent semesters. Hands-on activities help GED students deepen their understanding of otherwise-difficult topics and give them experience in collaborative learning, which is essential in college and many careers. Integrating these activities in the classes will help many kinesthetic and visual learners in the GED classes understand and share important health science concepts, helping students and their communities live healthier lives. In addition to hands-on activities, we are fundraising to help us organize a STEM Day. During this day we would bring GED students to the UT campus and organize activities to introduce them to the university environment and help encourage their transition from getting their GED to pursuing higher education.
Your Impact
The students enrolled in the LifeWorks’ High School Equivalency program use a GED workbook to learn all of the concepts for the GED exam and any higher education that they may pursue after. This workbook has brief, vague explanations and very few practice questions, making it hard for students (especially the many kinesthetic and visual learners in these classes) to develop an understanding of science concepts and apply them to their lives. Donors’ gifts will empower GED students to understand health science, pass their GED exams, and become catalysts for health in their communities. By donating, you're helping build a healthier Austin. Supplies like anatomical models help us teach body systems and address relevant health issues, like substance abuse and healthy nutrition. Sphygmomanometers help students understand the function of the cardiovascular system and address important health issues like blood pressure and hypertension. Activities focused on the respiratory system will give us an opportunity to discuss the adverse effects of smoking, an especially important topic to cover since research has shown that smoking rates among GED graduates are almost twice as high as among high school graduates. Donors' gifts will help GED students understand and retain information vital to their educational success and equip them to be catalysts for health in their families and communities; creating a multigenerational impact.
Many volunteer educators have had experiences in which they develop meaningful connections with the students, and through helping these students they learn and grow as individuals. One volunteer educator, while reflecting on her experiences in GHealth, stated “it feels good to see them bloom and blossom into self-sufficient students.” The work that volunteer educators are doing is not only impactful to the students, but also to themselves. Donors' gifts make these activities possible, allowing student volunteers to make a meaningful health and educational impact in their community.
Rank | Prize | Participating Groups | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,500 | UT Sailing Team | 89 |
2 | $750 | Texas Trap and Skeet | 86 |
3 | $250 | Texas Orange Jackets | 23 |
4 | Cockrell School of Engineering | 15 | |
5 | Texas Exes Chapters and Networks | 14 | |
6 | McCombs School of Business | 13 | |
7 | College of Fine Arts | 9 | |
8 | College of Liberal Arts | 8 | |
9 | UT Student Emergency Fund | 8 | |
10 | LBJ School of Public Affairs | 7 | |
11 | College of Natural Sciences | 7 | |
12 | School of Law | 7 | |
13 | Harry Ransom Center | 7 | |
14 | Texas Crew | 7 | |
15 | Steve Hicks School of Social Work | 6 |
Rank | Prize | Participating Groups | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,500 | Texas Crew | 126 |
2 | $750 | Texas Orange Jackets | 113 |
3 | $250 | Texas Trap and Skeet | 109 |
4 | TX Votes | 35 | |
5 | Texas Exes | 27 | |
6 | Texas Exes Chapters and Networks | 26 | |
7 | UT Sailing Team | 23 | |
8 | Dell Medical School | 16 | |
9 | McCombs School of Business | 15 | |
10 | Cockrell School of Engineering | 14 | |
11 | College of Natural Sciences | 14 | |
12 | Black Studies at UT Austin | 11 | |
13 | College of Liberal Arts | 10 | |
14 | UT Student Emergency Fund | 10 | |
15 | Longhorn Athletic Training Student Association | 9 |
Rank | Prize | Participating Groups | Raised |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,500 | Cockrell School of Engineering | $28,865.00 |
2 | $750 | Longhorn Wrestling | $11,050.00 |
3 | $250 | College of Liberal Arts | $10,835.00 |
4 | Landmarks | $10,025.00 | |
5 | Texas Exes | $9,809.00 | |
6 | School of Law | $8,045.00 | |
7 | McCombs School of Business | $5,055.00 | |
8 | College of Natural Sciences | $3,228.00 | |
9 | Longhorn Band | $3,060.00 | |
10 | Moody College of Communication | $2,640.00 | |
11 | LBJ School of Public Affairs | $2,460.00 | |
12 | School of Architecture | $2,200.00 | |
13 | UT Sailing Team | $2,185.00 | |
14 | Texas Crew | $1,675.00 | |
15 | School of Nursing | $1,585.00 |
Rank | Prize | Participating Groups | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $3,000 | Texas Trap and Skeet | 783 |
2 | $1,000 | Texas Orange Jackets | 636 |
3 | $500 | Texas Crew | 394 |
4 | McCombs School of Business | 380 | |
5 | Cockrell School of Engineering | 346 | |
6 | Texas Exes Chapters and Networks | 301 | |
7 | College of Liberal Arts | 267 | |
8 | College of Natural Sciences | 265 | |
9 | Texas Exes | 253 | |
10 | UT Sailing Team | 218 | |
11 | UT Student Emergency Fund | 210 | |
12 | Moody College of Communication | 192 | |
13 | TX Votes | 166 | |
14 | Longhorn Band Student Association | 165 | |
15 | University of Texas Libraries | 149 |
Rank | Prize | Participating Groups | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,500 | Texas Crew | 114 |
2 | $750 | Longhorn Band Student Association | 73 |
3 | $250 | Texas Trap and Skeet | 51 |
4 | Cockrell School of Engineering | 42 | |
5 | McCombs School of Business | 22 | |
6 | Texas Exes Chapters and Networks | 17 | |
7 | College of Liberal Arts | 16 | |
8 | Texas Orange Jackets | 16 | |
9 | Dell Medical School | 12 | |
10 | Harry Ransom Center | 12 | |
11 | Texas Exes | 11 | |
12 | School of Law | 11 | |
13 | School of Nursing | 9 | |
14 | Classics Department | 9 | |
15 | TX Votes | 9 |
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,500 | Texas Orange Jackets | 195 |
2 | $750 | Texas Trap and Skeet | 170 |
3 | $250 | Cockrell School of Engineering | 55 |
4 | McCombs School of Business | 53 | |
5 | Texas Exes Chapters and Networks | 47 | |
6 | Texas Exes | 32 | |
7 | College of Liberal Arts | 32 | |
8 | College of Natural Sciences | 32 | |
9 | UT Student Emergency Fund | 28 | |
10 | Moody College of Communication | 24 | |
11 | Daily Texan | 21 | |
12 | Texas Crew | 21 | |
13 | UT Sailing Team | 19 | |
14 | TX Votes | 18 | |
15 | Black Studies at UT Austin | 17 |
Rank | Prize | Student Organizations | Raised |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,000 | TX Votes | $7,857.00 |
2 | $750 | Texas Orange Jackets | $7,627.28 |
3 | $500 | UT Sailing Team | $5,085.00 |
4 | $250 | Texas Crew | $4,630.00 |
5 | $100 | UT Sailing Club | $4,585.00 |
6 | Daily Texan | $3,370.00 | |
7 | Texas Trap and Skeet | $3,355.00 | |
8 | The University of Texas Weightlifting team | $2,400.00 | |
9 | Dean's Scholars Student Association | $1,705.00 | |
10 | Longhorn Band Student Association | $1,687.37 | |
11 | 91.7 KVRX | $1,408.00 | |
12 | Texas Rock Climbing | $1,330.00 | |
13 | Texas Dance | $1,250.00 | |
14 | Black Student Alliance | $1,030.00 | |
15 | Texas Water Ski | $775.00 |
Rank | Prize | Participating Groups | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,500 | Texas Trap and Skeet | 68 |
2 | $750 | Texas Orange Jackets | 67 |
3 | $250 | Texas Men's Water Polo | 27 |
4 | UT Sailing Team | 21 | |
5 | Classics Department | 16 | |
6 | Texas Exes Chapters and Networks | 15 | |
7 | McCombs School of Business | 12 | |
8 | UT Archery Club | 10 | |
9 | College of Liberal Arts | 7 | |
10 | University of Texas Libraries | 7 | |
11 | Moody College of Communication | 7 | |
12 | School of Nursing | 7 | |
13 | Texas Exes | 6 | |
14 | School of Law | 6 | |
15 | College of Natural Sciences | 6 |
Rank | Prize | Participating Groups | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,500 | Texas Orange Jackets | 61 |
2 | $750 | Texas Crew | 60 |
3 | $250 | Texas Exes Chapters and Networks | 27 |
4 | College of Natural Sciences | 26 | |
5 | Texas Exes | 22 | |
6 | Texas 4000 for Cancer | 15 | |
7 | McCombs School of Business | 14 | |
8 | Harry Ransom Center | 14 | |
9 | TX Votes | 14 | |
10 | University of Texas Libraries | 12 | |
11 | Texas Trap and Skeet | 12 | |
12 | College of Liberal Arts | 11 | |
13 | Dell Medical School | 11 | |
14 | UT Student Emergency Fund | 11 | |
15 | The University of Texas Weightlifting team | 10 |
Rank | Prize | Participating Groups | Raised |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $3,000 | Texas Exes | $1,594,752.95 |
2 | $1,000 | McCombs School of Business | $1,292,542.12 |
3 | $500 | Moody College of Communication | $1,181,474.00 |
4 | Dell Medical School | $548,353.04 | |
5 | LBJ School of Public Affairs | $447,655.23 | |
6 | The University of Texas at Austin | $247,057.53 | |
7 | Cockrell School of Engineering | $246,177.00 | |
8 | Texas Athletics | $245,665.00 | |
9 | College of Natural Sciences | $205,904.14 | |
10 | UT Student Emergency Fund | $154,000.37 | |
11 | Black Studies at UT Austin | $107,261.00 | |
12 | College of Liberal Arts | $86,029.00 | |
13 | Longhorn Band | $82,985.00 | |
14 | University of Texas Libraries | $50,216.00 | |
15 | Texas Exes Chapters and Networks | $28,174.14 |
Rank | Prize | Participating Groups | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,500 | Texas Orange Jackets | 61 |
2 | $750 | Texas Trap and Skeet | 60 |
3 | $250 | Longhorn Band Student Association | 53 |
4 | Texas Exes | 15 | |
5 | McCombs School of Business | 13 | |
6 | Texas Exes Chapters and Networks | 11 | |
7 | Classics Department | 10 | |
8 | Texas 4000 for Cancer | 9 | |
9 | Cockrell School of Engineering | 8 | |
10 | UT Student Emergency Fund | 8 | |
11 | Moody College of Communication | 7 | |
12 | College of Education | 5 | |
13 | LBJ School of Public Affairs | 5 | |
14 | College of Fine Arts | 5 | |
15 | Black Studies at UT Austin | 5 |
Rank | Prize | Student Organizations | Gifts |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,000 | Texas Orange Jackets | 347 |
2 | $750 | Texas Trap and Skeet | 241 |
3 | $500 | Texas Crew | 230 |
4 | $250 | UT Sailing Team | 88 |
5 | $100 | TX Votes | 74 |
6 | Texas Water Ski | 52 | |
7 | Longhorn Band Student Association | 44 | |
8 | Texas Men's Water Polo | 36 | |
9 | Longhorn Athletic Training Student Association | 34 | |
10 | The University of Texas Weightlifting team | 32 | |
11 | Texas Ballroom | 27 | |
12 | UT Archery Club | 25 | |
13 | Black Student Alliance | 19 | |
14 | Texas Undergraduate Law Review | 15 | |
15 | Communication Studies Graduate Community | 14 |
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