Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 75.28
Liaison Yumiko Jakobcic
Submission Date March 3, 2023

STARS v2.2

Grand Valley State University
PA-14: Wellness Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.75 / 1.00 Yumiko Jakobcic
Campus Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Sustainability Practices
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Part 1. Wellness program

Does the institution have a wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all students?:
Yes

Does the institution have a wellness and/or employee assistance program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all academic staff?:
Yes

Does the institution have a wellness and/or employee assistance program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all non-academic staff?:
Yes

A brief description of the institution’s wellness and/or employee assistance program(s):
GVSU's Benefits mission is to support healthy behaviors and structural systems that enhance the quality of life for GVSU employees, families and the Laker community. Its vision is that Grand Valley State University is recognized as a leader in the state and nation for supporting employee health and well-being. Employees feel supported to make healthy lifestyle choices and engage in opportunities for a life-long commitment to good health and well-being. Additional information can be found here: https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/care-management-and-wellness-coaching-485.htm

GVSU's Work Life program provides information, resources, support and referrals on most any concern that employees experience, whether personal or work related. GVSU supports the theories of wellness, work life and benefits additionally by providing benefit eligible faculty and staff a monetary incentive for participation in the Healthy Choices wellness program.

GVSU has a counseling center and an employee assistance program which provide support for student, faculty, and staff mental and emotional well-being.

Part 2. Smoke-free environments

Does the institution prohibit smoking within all occupied buildings owned or leased by the institution?:
Yes

Does the institution restrict outdoor smoking?:
Yes

Does the institution prohibit smoking and tobacco use across the entire campus?:
No

A copy of the institution's smoke-free policy:
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The institution’s smoke-free policy:
https://www.gvsu.edu/policies/policy.htm?policyId=15F27D4C-AF4F-838E-45253963ABA26297

Optional Fields

Website URL where information about the institution’s wellness programs is available:
https://www.gvsu.edu/respectourcampus/smoking-policy-3.htm#GVSUSmokingPolicy

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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