| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.19 |
| Liaison | Kimberly Reeves |
| Submission Date | Nov. 22, 2024 |
Agnes Scott College
PA-11: Health, Safety and Wellbeing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Kimberly
Reeves Executive Director Center for Sustainability |
11.1 Student wellbeing and assistance programs
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s physical health services for students:
Agnes Scott makes physical health services available to students through the on-campus Wellness Center. Services include obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating common health problems, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, such as lab work and x-rays, prescribing and recommending medications, and providing health counseling and education.
https://www.agnesscott.edu/wellnesscenter/student-health-services.html
Does the institution make behavioral health services available to students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s behavioral health services for students:
Agnes Scott makes behavioral health services available to students through the on-campus Wellness Center. Services include individual counseling, group counseling, student-led support groups, psychiatry, and support in connecting with referrals to off-campus mental health care.
https://www.agnesscott.edu/wellnesscenter/counseling/index.html
Does the institution make sexual and reproductive health services available to students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s sexual/reproductive health services for students:
Agnes Scott makes sexual and reproductive health services available to students through the on-campus Wellness Center. Services include scheduling visits for acute and chronic reproductive health conditions, STI testing and treatment, referrals to a gynecologist, and contraceptive consult appointments. The Wellness Center also partners with an off-campus organization to host free HIV testing at Alston Campus Center once or twice a semester. The Wellness Center emphasizes reproductive and sexual health education both at the Wellness Center and across campus through outreach events.
https://www.agnesscott.edu/wellnesscenter/student-health-services.html
Does the institution make contemplative and/or spiritual activities available to students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s contemplative and spiritual activities for students:
Agnes Scott makes contemplative and/or spiritual activities available to students through the Office of Religious & Spiritual Life. All events, activities and resources seek to support students through the goals of providing opportunities for worship, service and interfaith dialogue for respect for religious diversity, cultivating a welcoming community, celebrating the relationships between faith and learning, and encouraging students’ exploration of faith, spirituality and vocation. The Office of Religious & Spiritual LIfe also fosters religious and spiritual communities through student-led organizations. https://www.agnesscott.edu/campus-life/religious-spiritual-life.html
Does the institution have a campus safety committee that brings together students from vulnerable groups and management in the development and review of policies and procedures related to student safety and violence prevention?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s student safety and violence prevention committee:
Agnes Scott brings together students from vulnerable groups to develop and review policies and procedures related to student safety through the President’s Student Advisory Council on Diversity (PSAC). The purpose PSAC is to give voice to a wide range of students, to promote inclusive climate at the college and to help Agnes Scott better serve its diverse student body. The council provides advice and recommendations to the President and other college administrators on key issues related to campus diversity, equity and inclusion.
Does the institution have an emergency assistance fund that provides grants or interest-free loans to students who are experiencing financial difficulties?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s emergency assistance fund for students:
Agnes Scott has an emergency assistance fund that supports students who are experiencing financial difficulties. The Student Emergency Fund is a special initiative that helps ensure that an emergency or unexpected expense does not derail a student’s progress toward their degree by providing financial assistance to address their urgent need. This fund also provides seniors with funding to cover unpaid expenses to satisfy overdue fees to ensure they will be able to graduate on time.
https://www.agnesscott.edu/giving/engaging-the-challenge-together/supporting-students.html
Does the institution have a food bank/pantry, meal donation program, or similar initiative that provides food at no cost to students experiencing food insecurity?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s student food security initiatives:
Agnes Scott manages programs that provide food at no cost to students experiencing food insecurity. The Agnes Scott CARE team focuses on comprehensive care of students in need. This team includes representatives across departments to provide comprehensive resources and support, including students who are experiencing food insecurity. The Scottie Supply Closet is a non-need based resource that is open to all students and provides free food, household supplies, and personal hygiene products. Student Affairs has a designated budget to stock the supply closet. To increase support, the campus and broader community are encouraged to donate supplies.
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11.2 Employee wellbeing and assistance programs
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s physical health services for employees:
Agnes Scott makes physical health services available to employees through the college’s opt-in benefits. Employees have access to Telemedicine 24/7/365 via their medical plan.
Does the institution make behavioral health services available to employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s behavioral health services for employees:
Agnes Scott makes behavioral health services available to employees through the college’s Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). This is a confidential counseling and referral resource available to assist employees and family members with personal issues such as alcohol or drug use, budget assistance, family problems, emotional concerns or stress at work or home.
Does the institution make free or reduced cost fitness activities available to employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s fitness activities for employees:
Agnes Scott makes free fitness activities available to employees through their partnership with SnapFitness. This is a community gym that is located on campus, and provides free access to all employees. The college also has several recreational programs like pickleball, kickball, zumba, and others that are also free and accessible to employees.
Does the institution make contemplative and/or spiritual activities available to employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s contemplative and spiritual activities for employees:
Agnes Scott makes contemplative and spiritual activities available to employees through a yoga program along with access to on-campus reduced cost massages. Additionally, there is an accessible community meditation and interfaith space located in the college's Julia Thompson Smith Chapel.
Does the institution have an institution-wide health and safety committee or network of committees that brings together workers and management in the development and review of workplace health and safety policies and procedures?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s workplace health and safety committees:
Agnes Scott brings together workers and management in the development and review of workplace health and safety policies and procedures through the Staff Council and the Faculty Assembly. Both of these governing bodies manage and communicate all employee input, including input on new policy inclusive of health and safety.
Does the institution have an emergency assistance fund that provides grants or interest-free loans to employees who are experiencing financial difficulties?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s emergency assistance fund for employees:
Agnes Scott has an emergency assistance fund that provides funds to employees who are experiencing financial difficulties. The program is called Ray of Light Employee Emergency Fund. The fund supports employees who are experiencing times of financial hardship due to unexpected, unforeseen, and unavoidable circumstances that can create financial hardship. All employees have the ability to apply to the fund.
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11.3 Smoke free environments
Does the institution restrict outdoor smoking?:
Does the institution prohibit smoking and tobacco use across the entire campus?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s smoke-free policies:
As per the 2014 Tobacco-Free Policy, the college prohibits smoking in all buildings with the exception of college owned buildings used as private residencies.
Outdoor use of tobacco products is prohibited on all grounds or property owned or wholly leased by Agnes Scott; tobacco use shall also not be permitted in amphitheaters; or in and within bleachers and grandstands used for spectators at sporting and other public events.
Agnes Scott College recognizes the serious health implications of both the direct use of tobacco products and indirect exposure to the use of tobacco products, along with the hazards associated with environmental tobacco smoke. In order to create an atmosphere consistent with Agnes Scott’s mission and our commitment to improve the health and wellness of members of the Agnes Scott community and the environment, Agnes Scott College prohibits the use or sale of tobacco products on its main campus, effective Jan. 1, 2015.
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Policy Details: Effective Jan. 1, 2015, the use or sale of tobacco products is prohibited in or on Agnes Scott College’s main campus.
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i. This policy covers all tobacco products, as defined below, and it applies to students, employees and visitors.
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ii. Use of tobacco products in any facility on Agnes Scott College’s main campus is always prohibited, including any interior space rented or leased by outside entities.
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iii. Use of tobacco products is prohibited in any college office located in a college-owned building.
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iv. Outdoor use of tobacco products is prohibited on all grounds or property owned or wholly leased by Agnes Scott that is included in the “main campus,” as defined below.
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v. Tobacco use shall also not be permitted in amphitheaters or in and within bleachers and grandstands used for spectators at sporting and other public events.
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vi. College-owned properties used as private residences are exempt from this policy.
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vii. Use of tobacco products is prohibited in all vehicles, private and commercial, while on Agnes Scott College property.
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viii. Use of tobacco products in college-owned vehicles is prohibited at all times, both on and off college property.
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https://dspace.agnesscott.edu/bitstream/123456789/1257/1/student-handbook_2023.pdf
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