Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 65.47
Liaison Pamela Mischen
Submission Date March 5, 2020

STARS v2.2

Binghamton University
IN-44: Wellbeing Certification

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Pam Mischen
Pres Office
Pres Office
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Has the institution been recognized for leadership in health and wellness during the previous three years by a national or international program? :
Yes

Documentation affirming the wellbeing certification or recognition:
Website URL where information affirming the wellbeing certification or recognition is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

Exercise is Medicine On Campus- Gold Level- calls upon universities and colleges to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health. EIM-OC encourages faculty, staff and students to work together toward improving the health and well-being of the campus community by:
• Making movement a part of the daily campus culture
• Assessing physical activity at every student health visit
• Providing students with the tools necessary to strengthen healthy physical activity habits that can last a lifetime
• Connecting university health care providers with university health fitness specialists to provide a referral system for exercise prescription.
https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/support_page.php/current-schools/

Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA)- PHA works with institutions and corporations to improve food choices and increase physical activity in environments where children and young adults spend time outside the home.
https://www.ahealthieramerica.org/our-partners?impact_area=&initiative=healthier-campus-initiative&q=binghamton

Greatist’s List of Healthiest Colleges in the US- 2015, 2016 (to my knowledge they have not run this list since 2016)
https://greatist.com/health/healthiest-colleges

Jed Campus- 4-year program- we have transitioned to a Jed Alumni Campus. This program is designed to guide schools through a collaborative process of developing comprehensive systems, programs and policies with customized support to build upon existing student mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention efforts.
https://www.jedcampus.org/category/school-listing/

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)- AAAHC accreditation means that the organization participates in on-going self-evaluation, peer review and education to continuously improve its care and services. The organization also commits to a thorough, on-site survey by AAAHC surveyors, who are themselves health care professionals, at least every three years. (Communication in attachment)

Building Healthy Academic Communities (BHAC) National Wellness Challenge Winner- 2017- an annual, innovative wellness program/activity that promotes one or more of the following wellness areas using innovative strategies, involving faculty, staff and students in all universities and colleges across the United States. (Communication in attachment)
2016 American Heart Association – Fit Friendly Worksite – Gold Level Achievement (Communication in attachment)
2018 SUNY Outstanding Student Affairs Program in the category of Student Health, Wellness, Counseling and related – Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program (Communication in attachment)

2019 SUNY Outstanding Student Affairs Program in the category of Student Health, Wellness, Counseling and related – Exercise is Medicine on Campus (Communication in attachment)


Exercise is Medicine On Campus- Gold Level- calls upon universities and colleges to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health. EIM-OC encourages faculty, staff and students to work together toward improving the health and well-being of the campus community by:
• Making movement a part of the daily campus culture
• Assessing physical activity at every student health visit
• Providing students with the tools necessary to strengthen healthy physical activity habits that can last a lifetime
• Connecting university health care providers with university health fitness specialists to provide a referral system for exercise prescription.
https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/support_page.php/current-schools/

Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA)- PHA works with institutions and corporations to improve food choices and increase physical activity in environments where children and young adults spend time outside the home.
https://www.ahealthieramerica.org/our-partners?impact_area=&initiative=healthier-campus-initiative&q=binghamton

Greatist’s List of Healthiest Colleges in the US- 2015, 2016 (to my knowledge they have not run this list since 2016)
https://greatist.com/health/healthiest-colleges

Jed Campus- 4-year program- we have transitioned to a Jed Alumni Campus. This program is designed to guide schools through a collaborative process of developing comprehensive systems, programs and policies with customized support to build upon existing student mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention efforts.
https://www.jedcampus.org/category/school-listing/

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)- AAAHC accreditation means that the organization participates in on-going self-evaluation, peer review and education to continuously improve its care and services. The organization also commits to a thorough, on-site survey by AAAHC surveyors, who are themselves health care professionals, at least every three years. (Communication in attachment)

Building Healthy Academic Communities (BHAC) National Wellness Challenge Winner- 2017- an annual, innovative wellness program/activity that promotes one or more of the following wellness areas using innovative strategies, involving faculty, staff and students in all universities and colleges across the United States. (Communication in attachment)
2016 American Heart Association – Fit Friendly Worksite – Gold Level Achievement (Communication in attachment)
2018 SUNY Outstanding Student Affairs Program in the category of Student Health, Wellness, Counseling and related – Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program (Communication in attachment)

2019 SUNY Outstanding Student Affairs Program in the category of Student Health, Wellness, Counseling and related – Exercise is Medicine on Campus (Communication in attachment)

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