Fronk Scholars

Leaders in Prevention. Allies in Recovery. 

The Fronk Scholars are student advocates committed to overdose prevention, harm reduction, and building a stigma-free campus.

Join the Fronk Scholars!

Any student interested in health and well-being can join the WELL Team! Email Lauren Hancock at [email protected] for more information. 

Our History and Programs

Inspired by Dr. Leon Smith’s (1970 alumnus and parent of Andrew ’11) tireless advocacy to bring the issue of heroin addiction to the forefront of the Stetson community, the Fronk Scholars program was established. The program is named in honor of retired Stetson Chaplain Michael Fronk, who was a true leader who impacted countless lives through his careful work with students and families in crisis.

Through their harm reduction efforts, the Fronk Scholars strive to do the following:

  • Educate, increase awareness, correct misconceptions, and provide resources
  • Be a support and resource for others
  • Create positive change through leadership, partnerships, and networks.
  • Refuse to be passive bystanders
  • Lead lives that are healthy and balanced
  • Share stories of change

Hosted annually, the goal of this Take Back Event is to prevent the improper disposal of medications. The improper disposal of medications can lead to (1) accidental ingestion by children or pets, which can be fatal, (2) improper use by others, which can be fatal or cause addiction, and (3) contamination of the environment.

ENDS products may include vapes, vape pens, JUUL, Hookah Stick, or THC pens. Items will be collected in a confidential and non-judgmental environment designed to promote campus-wide safety. A gift card is typically given in exchange for expired or unused prescription medications and ENDS products brought in by Stetson students, faculty, or staff. 

Clean Air Matters, Don't Be a Smoking Hatter! Hosted annually, this event dives into the real dangers of smoking and why your lungs deserve better. Through interactive activities and a few succulents for inspiration, we'll show you how you can smoking can dry out more than just plants.

The Fronk Scholars, along with their advisor, provide hands-on Narcan administration training to whoever is interested, free of charge. You can catch us tabling on the topic or formally request a training for your group. Everyone walks away with Narcan, information on how to identify and respond to an opioid overdose, and how they can help fight the stigma surrounding substance use disorder and the opioid epidemic. You can also grab Narcan at the Back Desk Resource Center in the Hollis Center.

The Fronk Scholars, thanks to our community partner, Largest Heart Orlando, provides fentanyl test strips free of charge. Not sure how to use these? We table on how to use these items and why they're important. You can also grab fentanyl test strips at the Back Desk Resource Center in the Hollis Center.

  • Volusia Recovery Alliance provides us with the Narcan that is seen throughout the DeLand campus and connects with our students during tabling outreach and the Rx and ENDS Takeback event.
    • Stetson University is a model partner with Volusia Recovery Alliance, which uses our policies, events, and services as examples for other colleges and universities in the central Florida area.
  • Largest Heart Orlando provides us with fentanyl test strips that are distributed during tabling outreach and connect with our students during tabling outreach and events.
    • Stetson University is an inaugural member of the Largest Heart’s Ambassador Program, where we aim to raise awareness, promote prevention, and provide life-saving tools and support to help end the opioid crisis.