Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 56.08
Liaison Katherine Straub
Submission Date Aug. 21, 2020

STARS v2.2

Susquehanna University
PA-14: Wellness Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 1.00 Jennifer Bucher
Assistant VP and Chief HR Officer
Human Resources
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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):
Faculty and staff may utilize our Employee Assistance Program anytime, wellness programs are offered on campus for faculty and staff, and wellness incentives are offered to faculty and staff enrolled in our health plan.

The University's Counseling Center provides extensive mental health services. Students can access their services at no charge. They offer regular counseling services, group counseling, and drop in hours for emergency visits. The Amy Winans Center for Wellness provides wellness and personal growth initiatives for all students, with a particular focus on first-year students as they make the transition to independent college life (https://www.susqu.edu/campus-life/student-and-campus-services/winans-center-for-wellness).

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?:
No

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

A copy of the institution's smoke-free policy:
The institution’s smoke-free policy:
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Optional Fields

Website URL where information about the institution’s wellness programs is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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