Franklin University Switzerland
PA-11: Health, Safety and Wellbeing
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11.1 Student wellbeing and assistance programs
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s physical health services for students:
The University offers all students on-campus health services, connections with health care providers off-campus, and support with arranging mandatory Swiss health insurance.
https://www.fus.edu/services/health
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:
The school offers a University Counselor. Students can make appointments here: https://fusosl.setmore.com/
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:
Sexual and reproductive health services are offered as part of the universities health services.
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:
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:
As part of the Orientation program, Franklin staff talk with students about campus emergency procedures and provide them with numbers to call in case of emergency. There is always a Franklin Resident Assistant on call, and managing emergency situations is part of RA training.
For additional security, Franklin contracts security guards from Gruppo Sicurezza SA, who maintain a high level of surveillance on campus. The local police, fire department and ambulance services are also very responsive and have three-digit phone numbers for dialing quickly in emergencies.
https://www.fus.edu/campus-life/living-in-switzerland/safety-and-security
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:
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:
A food pantry is located at the McNeely Center Student Lounge. Students are welcomed to access the food pantry when the lounge is open, or they can arrange a time with the Office of Student Life to access the food pantry at a time when other people are not around.
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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:
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:
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:
Employees have access to the Tone Athletic Center (TAC) located in the Lowerre Academic Center and the Tone Fitness Center (TFC) located in the McNeely Center of Ideas & Imagination.
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:
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:
The University's Strategic Plan for 2030 centers wellbeing as one of its primary pillars. In line with plan, Franklin launched a survey designed to inform the university's strategy for community wellbeing. It was designed to ensure that the university continues to meet the evolving diverse needs of every member of the Franklin community, whether student, faculty member, or part of the administrative staff.
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:
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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:
Smokig is prohibited inside biuldings and outside adjacent to builidng entrances.
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Optional documentation
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