| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.92 |
| Liaison | Leila Lamoureux |
| Submission Date | Dec. 9, 2024 |
Babson College
PA-11: Health, Safety and Wellbeing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.52 / 3.00 |
Leila
Lamoureux Director, Sustainability and Campus Utilization Facilities Mgmt & Planning |
11.1 Student wellbeing and assistance programs
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s physical health services for students:
Students:
Babson's wellness initiatives for students include (1) counseling services, alcohol & other drug services (AODS), (2) sexual assault prevention & response services (SAPRS), (3) health promotion, and (4) peers on wellness. For more information see
http://www.babson.edu/student-life/health-wellness/Pages/default.aspx
Staff and faculty:
(1) The Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) is an employee benefit provided through Katherine Greer Associates (KGA) at no cost to employees.
Services are designed to help you and your household members) with a host of everyday personal concerns or life issues you may face, at home or at work.
The confidential service provides professional face-to-face counseling and referral networks.
(2) Be Well@Babson started in the fall of 2009 at Babson College. The program focuses on educating, promoting, and empowering members of the Babson community to make healthier lifestyle choices. The Be Well@Babson program supports the importance of living a healthy life through the integration and introduction of wellness-based initiatives such as new exercise routines, stress management seminars, and eating healthy. Be Well@Babson highlights Babson’s commitment to promoting and living a healthy lifestyle by educating Babson employees about the many ways in which they can start and continue to Be Well, at Babson and throughout their lives!
Individual programs include:
(1)Farmers to You
(2) Beginner/Intermediate Boot Camp
(3) Zumba®
(4) Early Morning Vinyasa Yoga
(5) Adult Cross Training (ACT)
(6) Power Yoga
(7) “Come as You Are” Tai Chi
(8) Meditation
(9) Walkers to Runners Program
(10) Innercity Weightlifting (Small Group Training)
(11) Savsani Seated Yoga
(12) Zumba Gold
(13) CPR Certification
(14) Blending for Health
(15) Caregiving 101
(16) Eat This...Not That
(17) Portion Distortion
(18) Weight Watchers
(19) KGA Live Webinars
(20) KGA Live Group Chats
Babson's employee wellness program is designed to encourage employees to engage in various dimensions of wellness for a holistic view of well-being. The six dimensions of the wellness program include: Be Fit, Be Nourished, Be Mindful, Be Social, Be Intellectual, and Be Sustainable.
Does the institution make behavioral health services available to students?:
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Does the institution make sexual and reproductive health services available to students?:
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Does the institution make contemplative and/or spiritual activities available to students?:
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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?:
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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:
https://www.babson.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/melissa-shaak-emergency-funds/
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?:
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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:
Students: Babson's wellness initiatives for students include (1) counseling services, alcohol & other drug services (AODS), (2) sexual assault prevention & response services (SAPRS), (3) health promotion, and (4) peers on wellness. For more information see https://www.babson.edu/health-and-wellness/wellness-and-prevention-services/ Staff and faculty: (1) The KGA, Babson's employee assistance program, provides free counseling and web-based services and programs for all employees and certain members of their households. Counselors at KGA provide short-term counseling on family, financial, substance abuse, legal matters, etc. THE work-life benefits include childcare and eldercare referral services, and the legal services include consultation with a network of attorneys. For more information see
https://www.babson.edu/careers-at-babson/benefits-and-wellness/
(2) Be Well@Babson started in the fall of 2009 at Babson College. The program focuses on educating, promoting, and empowering members of the Babson community to make healthier lifestyle choices. The Be Well@Babson program supports the importance of living a healthy life through the integration and introduction of wellness-based initiatives such as new exercise routines, stress management seminars, and eating healthy. Be Well@Babson highlights Babson’s commitment to promoting and living a healthy lifestyle by educating Babson employees about the many ways in which they can start and continue to Be Well, at Babson and throughout their lives! Individual programs include: (1)Farmers to You (2) Beginner/Intermediate Boot Camp (3) Zumba® (4) Early Morning Vinyasa Yoga (5) Adult Cross Training (ACT) (6) Power Yoga (7) “Come as You Are” Tai Chi (8) Meditation (9) Walkers to Runners Program (10) Innercity Weightlifting (Small Group Training) (11) Savsani Seated Yoga (12) Zumba Gold (13) CPR Certification (14) Blending for Health (15) Caregiving 101 (16) Eat This...Not That (17) Portion Distortion (18) Weight Watchers (19) KGA Live Webinars (20) KGA Live Group Chats Babson's employee wellness program is designed to encourage employees to engage in various dimensions of wellness for a holistic view of well-being. The six dimensions of the wellness program include: Be Fit, Be Nourished, Be Mindful, Be Social, Be Intellectual, and Be Sustainable.
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:
Lyra Health provides high-quality care for employee's emotional and mental health at no cost to employees. Whether they’re feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, Lyra has a care option that’s right for each individual. With research-backed treatment methods and top coaches, therapists, and digital tools, employees and their family members can access easy-to-use support.
Employees and family members can access up to 12 coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost. In addition, they have unlimited access to Lyra’s rich library of self-care resources and digital activities.
Those on our medical plan are eligible for an annual, preventive mental health wellness examination with access to a comprehensive mental health resource center.
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:
Babson strives to create a holistic wellness environment comprised of opportunities to educate, promote, and empower employees to live a healthier lifestyle. Through the introduction and integration of wellness-based initiatives, our goal is to establish a culture of well-being. We are committed to supporting whole-person health through our Seven Dimensions of Wellness framework. Employees have free access to the Len Green Recreation & Athletics Complex, including indoor track, weight rooms, open swim sessions and group fitness classes. Additionally, classes are offered for:
Weight Training and Functional Movement
Spin Class
Fit Walk
Yoga
Various volunteer events on campus
Find your Fit
Additionally, all employees have access to Wellbeats, a virtual fitness platform, which offers the opportunity to exercise anytime, anywhere. Employees have access to over 1,000 fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes for all ages, abilities, and interests.
Does the institution make contemplative and/or spiritual activities available to employees?:
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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?:
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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:
The Babson Protective Fund was established by a Declaration of Trust dated January 1, 1923. The purpose of the trust is to “provide for the comfort, support, maintenance, and emergency needs and emotional and physical health of Babson College employees.” The trust is administered by former Alumni who seek to continue to support employees who may benefit from some financial assistance
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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:
Smoking of tobacco products of any kind
(cigarettes, e- cigarettes), vaporizers, or hookahs is prohibited within 25 feet of a building entrance
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