| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.27 |
| Liaison | Veronica Johnson |
| Submission Date | Jan. 14, 2022 |
Southwestern University
PA-14: Wellness Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.75 / 1.00 |
Elma
Benavides Associate Vice President for Human Resources Human Resources |
Does the institution have a wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all students?:
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):
Students can meet one-on-one with a counselor to discuss their concerns and ways to cope. If a student’s needs would be best met by an off-campus service, referrals will be provided.
All benefit-eligible employees have access to the Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The EAP is a confidential service designed to help employees and their Eligible Dependents address problems in everyday living that may affect health, family life, or job performance. The EAP services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
The wellness programs in the Robertson Center offer opportunities for all employees and students to develop healthy lifestyles through various educational programs such as aerobics and yoga classes and more. The Robertson Center provides state-of-the-art facilities such as a swimming pool, weight rooms, exercise machines, and an indoor walking track.
Does the institution prohibit smoking within all occupied buildings owned or leased by the institution?:
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:
Southwestern University supports the concept of a healthy working and learning atmosphere throughout the entire campus. In that regard, the University has established guidelines governing the use of tobacco on campus. This applies to all employees, students, and other persons while on the premises. The intention of these guidelines is to contribute to a safe and healthy working and learning environment while being responsive to and mindful of the rights and privileges of individuals.
This policy supports the City of Georgetown Smoking Ordinance as well as meeting LEED (Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design) requirements for our LEED-certified buildings.
Smoking and Vaping are prohibited in all buildings; within 25’ of building entrances, operable windows, or air intakes; and within defined outdoor event spaces and stadiums. This includes residence halls and apartments, balconies, and patio areas.
This is a self-enforced policy that requires the support and cooperation of all community members. When necessary, approach the smoker, communicate the policy and ask for cooperation. If this does not resolve the issue, report the matter to the proper University representative (e.g. Residence Life staff member, Campus Police, or the Department Head who supervises the employee).
Website URL where information about the institution’s wellness programs is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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