| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 86.18 |
| Liaison | Chris Adam |
| Submission Date | Dec. 30, 2024 |
Dawson College
PA-14: Wellness Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Chris
Adam Coordinator Sustainability Office |
Part 1. Wellness program
Does the institution have a wellness and/or employee assistance program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all academic staff?:
Does the institution have a wellness and/or employee assistance program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all non-academic staff?:
A brief description of the institution’s wellness and/or employee assistance program(s):
Staff and faculty hired for more than 6 months have reduced rates to athletic programs, financial allocations to take courses at the centre for training & development at the College, and as students have, available psychological and medical counseling or consultation when needed as part of a college group insurance package. As of 2024, staff also have 1hr per week they can volunteer or join recreatiional activities during their workday. Paid sick days, leave for both father and mother after childbirth or adoption, and short-term and long-term disability leave are all standard benefits. See Assistance Program (EAP)
As per the Quebec National Assembly Bill 151, making it mandatory for all educational institutions to formally address sexual violence and discrimination in the workplace, a College steering committee was struck in 2018 that included the participation of representatives of all categories of employees and a representative of the College Student Union.
Article 6 of the Policy to Stem Violence, Discrimination, Harassment and the Abuse of Power reviews the protocol for staff and students to follow with any complaints: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/wp-content/external-includes/spdocs/documents/bog-hr-01-stem-violence-discrimination-harassment-and-abuse-of-power.pdf
A Mandatory on-line orientation to these policies is given to all new and existing employees, with one-on-one follow up with a HR representative if needed. This process is tracked and reminders are sent to any employee that hasn't completed the orientation. The previous on-line workshop was 2024.
Students at Dawson have full-time psychologists available for counseling by appointment, career counsellors & academic advisors for career information, a full-time nurse available within a health service office, and access to a medical doctor as well. https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/counselling/
Part 2. Smoke-free environments
Does the institution restrict outdoor smoking?:
Does the institution prohibit smoking and tobacco use across the entire campus?:
A copy of the institution's smoke-free policy:
The institution’s smoke-free policy:
General information - smoke free policy and process:
https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/news/dawson-adopts-smoke-free-policy-for-entire-campus/
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Creative Collective for Change: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/creative-collective-for-change/
Dawson Mentor program: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/news/peer-mentor-program-continues-to-support-new-students/
The College committee to stem violence, discrimination, harassment and the abuse of power is populated by the following people:
The Director of Human Resources, or, a person delegated by the Director;
The Director of Student Services, or, a person delegated by the Director;
One member appointed by the Dawson Teachers Union (DTU);
One member appointed by the Association of Dawson Professionals (ADP);
One member appointed by the Dawson Support Staff Union (DSSU);
One member appointed by the Dawson Student Union(DSU);
One member appointed by the Dawson Management Association;
One member appointed by Senate;
A college ombudsperson;
Link to College Employee Assistance Program: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/human-resources/employee-assistance-program/
Dnews Article - over 1000 plants introduced into the college: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/news/bringing-nature-in-to-dawson/
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.