Pace University
PA-14: Wellness Program
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Reporter |
Michelle
Land Director Pace Academy for Applied Environmental Studies |
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):
Counseling - Counseling is a process that helps people work out personal, academic, or vocational problems. The professional staff at the Counseling Center at Pace University is available to assist students, staff, and faculty in the resolution of these problems. Through this process, people often gain increased awareness, independence, and effectiveness in the pursuit of personal goals. These services are available free of charge to members of the Pace community.
Pace University values the physical and emotional health and well-being of our faculty and staff and strives to promote a healthy work environment. The University believes that being healthy in the best way possible makes your work life more productive and satisfying. The University’s wellness programs are designed to encourage all faculty, staff and students to live healthier lifestyles and create a culture of health throughout the campus. Many of the University’s wellness programs either have no cost or reward participation in cash.
They include:
• Flu Shots - free on-campus (medical plan participants only); also available for free at a variety of retail locations
• Preventive Care Incentive Program - get up to $240 for annual physical and other wellness exams
• Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies! - get up to $150 for joining; 24/7 support and education for expectant mothers
• Wellness Wednesdays - healthy food options at all University eateries which can earn faculty, staff and students free meals
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:
Pace University is committed to the improvement of the health and safety of students and employees. Smoking is not permitted in any building, shelter, indoor and outdoor athletic facility, indoor and outdoor seating area including and not limited to athletic fields, at open-air presentations or performances, outdoor dining areas, and University owned or operated transportation.
Pace University prohibits smoking or carrying of any ignited tobacco containing products, within a 50 foot perimeter, to all facilities owned, operated or leased by Pace University, at any University-sponsored event or program, or in any vehicle owned, operated or leased by Pace University.
Anyone who exercises their rights, or attempts to exercise their rights, pursuant to this Smoke-Free Policy, shall not be retaliated against by Pace University.
For faculty and staff, complaints concerning violations of this policy should be directed to the Employee Relations department in the Division of Human Resources. For students, complaints concerning violation of this policy should be directed to the Dean for Students. Complaints about smoking in Residence Halls should be directed to the Resident Assistant or Residence Hall Director in that building.
Compliance with the smoke-free workplace policy is mandated for all employees and persons visiting the University, and is not negotiable. Anyone who violates this policy is subject to discipline in accordance with the applicable disciplinary procedure.
All deans, directors, chairs, and department heads are responsible to enforce this Smoke-Free Policy and apply existing disciplinary policies as appropriate.
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