| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.02 |
| Liaison | Christine Bruckner |
| Submission Date | Jan. 24, 2025 |
Illinois State University
PA-11: Health, Safety and Wellbeing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.52 / 3.00 |
Christine
Bruckner Assistant Director Office of Sustainability |
11.1 Student wellbeing and assistance programs
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s physical health services for students:
All students who register for one or more credit hours and are assessed the Health Fee are eligible to use all services of the on-campus Student Health Services clinic. The clinic is staffed by licensed personnel (e.g., physicians, advanced practice nurses, pharmacists) and provides outpatient medical services that are comparable to those offered by most physician clinics.
The Student Health Service is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care Inc. To achieve accreditation, the Student Health Service meets nationally recognized standards for outpatient health care. Our achievement of these standards recognizes that the Student Health Service staff is committed to providing quality health care.
More information about the Student Health Services can be found here: https://healthservices.illinoisstate.edu/
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 institution provides counseling and psychiatric care through Student Counseling Services and more routine psychiatric care through Campus Psychiatric Services.
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 Health Services are provided to students. More information can be found on the website: https://healthservices.illinoisstate.edu/medical-services/sexual-health/
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:
The Campus Religious Center serves as home to many of the University's religious organizations, including the United Campus Christian Foundation, New Covenant Community, Judson Baptist Fellowship, and the Lutheran Student Movement.
The Multicultural Center at Illinois State as well as a room in each residence hall contains a Reflection/Prayer Room.
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:
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:
Emergency student loans are provided to students in need and is funded in part through the Red and White Scholarship. https://policy.illinoisstate.edu/students/2-1-25/
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:
Many colleges and departments have food pantries for students to access free of charge. A centralized, local food pantry operates within a church on campus, but is independent of the university.
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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:
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides a valuable resource for support and information during difficult times. The EAP is a free, voluntary, and confidential program that provides problem identification, counseling, and referral services to assist them with a variety of concerns. More information can be found here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/eap/
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:
Faculty and staff are able to purchase reduced price memberships to the Student Fitness Center. The Office of Health Promotion and Wellness also provides fitness classes such as yoga and pilates each semester at a discounted rate.
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:
The Office of Health Promotion and Wellness holds courses as well as drop in Mindfullness Meditation sessions throughout each semester for faculty and staff. https://wellness.illinoisstate.edu/living/mindfulness/
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:
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:
5.1.7 Smoke and Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
In accordance with the Smoke-Free Campus Act (110 ILCS 64 et seq.), the Smoke-Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82 et seq.), and the School Code Tobacco Prohibition (105 ILCS 510-20.5b), smoking and tobacco use is prohibited on campus.
The promotion of smoking and tobacco products through campus organizations and activities is prohibited, as well as the advertising of tobacco products through campus media.
Definitions
Campus: All property, including buildings, grounds, parking lots, and vehicles that are owned or operated by a State-supported institution of higher education.
Smoking: The carrying, smoking, burning, inhaling, or exhaling of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, hookah, weed, herbs, or other lighted smoking equipment. Smoke or smoking also includes products containing or delivering nicotine intended or expected for human consumption, or any part of such a product. Smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarettes are prohibited under this definition.
Any product that has been approved or otherwise certified for legal sale by the United States Food and Drug Administration for tobacco use cessation or other medical purposes and is being marketed and sold solely for that approved purpose is permitted.
Exceptions to the Policy
Smoking is permitted when traveling in a private vehicle through campus or parked on campus in an unenclosed parking lot while in a vehicle that is not owned or leased by the University.
Smoking is permitted in enclosed laboratories, not open to the public, where the activity of smoking is exclusively conducted for the purpose of medical or scientific health-related research.
Compliance
If a member of the campus community observes an individual violating the University policy/Smoke-Free Campus Act, that member may request that the individual stop and inform the individual of the policy. Complaints can also be filed with the Illinois State University Police at (309) 438-8631.
Any employee, student, or visitor who does not comply with the University policy and state law is subject to possible fine, disciplinary action, or both. Fines (citations) may be issued under state law by the Illinois State University Police Department for individuals who do not comply with the policy. An individual can also be issued a separate fine for violation of the Smoke-Free Illinois Act as set by statute.
https://policy.illinoisstate.edu/health-safety/general/5-1-7/
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