Let's Talk UNLV

Want to not only succeed, but thrive and matter at UNLV? Listen to this podcast episode with guest Trey Curtis-Brown a 2nd year Master's student studying Emergency and Crisis Management here at UNLV. Trey along with Dr. Sharon Jalene collaborated to bring a new platform to UNLV, geared towards student health and success. Keith and Renee have a conversation with Trey about the “You @ UNLV” app, and all of the resources available to students who download it. Tune in now to get a headstart on the “You at UNLV” app!

Dr. Sharon Jalene joined the Department of Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences in 2013 as an instructor. After completing both master’s and doctoral degrees at UNLV, Jalene was hired as an Assistant Professor-in-Residence. She was then appointed Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Affairs, and in 2022, she was named the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs for the School of Integrated Health Sciences. She is also the Director of the B.S. of Applied Health Sciences.

In partnership with Student Affairs and the campus counseling center, Dr. Jalene secured funding and coordinated the implementation of the UNLV student and employee holistic web-based app, You @ UNLV. She also serves as the director of the steering committee for UNLV’s partnership with the Nevada Science Olympiad and is a member of the Young Rebels initiative.

Since 2013, Jalene has received seven teaching and service awards, including the 2019 UNLV Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award. In addition, she received three grants from the Office of Faculty, Policy, & Research and one from the Department of General Education at UNLV for course development. Jalene also directs a campus-wide service project, Fitness4Finals, twice yearly.

Jalene’s research examines the increasing incidence of college student depression, intervention preferences, and the bidirectional relationship between depression and cardiorespiratory fitness.

Trey Curtis-Brown, a two time UNLV alumni is joining the Division of Health Sciences Advising team. He has earned his Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology Pre-Med and has a great understanding of the three schools departments and programs. Trey also received his Masters of Science in Emergency & Crisis Management where his research focuses on communications and policy writing. In his tenure, he spent his time as a graduate assistant in the dean's office, taught Anatomy and Physiology labs and was a part of over 25 different university committees. Trey is currently applying to be a three time UNLV student where he plans to receive his PhD in either Public Policy, Leadership, or Public Health. Graduating as an Outstanding Grad, and receiving several awards for his service to UNLV has given him loads of information to help students with a cohort of needs that may arise. Trey is excited to be a tool for students to succeed in their time at UNLV. GOOOO REBELS!