Overall Rating Bronze
Overall Score 41.51
Liaison Lori Chance
Submission Date May 16, 2024

STARS v2.2

Messiah University
PA-14: Wellness Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Brandon Hoover
Director of Sustainability
Operations
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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):
All students have access to onsite counselors and dietitians or 24/7 access to healthcare providers via Timely Care.

All employees (staff and faculty), are provided 5 free counseling sessions as part of their benefits package. Additionally, referral programs are available.

Lastly, the University provides wellness classes and events for students and employees.

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?:
Yes

A copy of the institution's smoke-free policy:
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The institution’s smoke-free policy:
POLICY
Messiah University is an alcohol, illegal drugs, and tobacco free campus. The University complies with the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act and its implementing regulations (34 CFR Part 86). Students cannot for any reason illegally manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use any controlled substance. Possession means having the substances or being in the presence of these substances. This includes, but is not limited to, residences, vehicles, or in another location on or off campus.

Optional Fields

Website URL where information about the institution’s wellness programs is available:
https://www.messiah.edu/info/21460/residence_life/3828/behavior_policies

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