Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 51.71
Liaison Anne Jakle
Submission Date Oct. 18, 2024

STARS v3.0

The University of New Mexico
PA-11: Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Mary Clark
Manager
Office of Sustainability
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11.1 Student wellbeing and assistance programs

Does the institution make physical health services available to students?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s physical health services for students:

In 2023, the UNM Dean of Students hired an Associate Dean of Student Well-being whose role is to acknowledge, promote, and support health and wellness and how each play a role in students' learning, connections, and overall functioning and student success.

UNM’s Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) provides quality health and counseling services to all UNM students. UNM students have free, 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare — a virtual health and well-being platform designed for college students.

The UNM Health Sciences Center has a Student Well-being Advisory Council (SWAC) that was founded by the Office of Professional Well-being (OPW). OPW leadership and the student representatives meet monthly and discuss general student wellbeing, review the wellbeing curriculum, and identify new wellbeing initiatives that reflect the student sentiment.

Recreational Services offers fitness classes, gym access, aquatics, challenge courses, Getaway Adventure trips, Personal training, Intramural and Club Sports, classes, clinics, adaptive sports and workshops for students. Recreational Services provides a variety of opportunities to enhance the educational, recreational and cultural experience for a diverse University experience. World of Wellness Fitness classes and gym access is free to students.

In addition, the Campus Office of Substance & Alcohol Prevention (COSAP) is the only on-campus program that works to support UNM's student population with a wide array of substance use prevention strategies, services, and information to ensure the safety, success, and well-being of UNM students. 

UNM also partnered with TimelyCare to offer students free and equitable access to mental health support, medical care, and basic needs assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This partnership is an extension of UNM's existing campus health and counseling center resources, with the goal of improving student well-being, engagement, and retention.


Does the institution make behavioral health services available to students?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s behavioral health services for students:

Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is a single accessible site of health services that provides expanded access to mental health support and is staffed by licensed Clinical Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Psychiatrists. Walk-in triage counseling, as well as emergency, after-hours call-in services meet urgent needs. UNM has undertaken a significant expansion of student mental health services on campus, adding 9.5 FTE in staff to support mental health services, making service access easy and visible through a new mental health web portal and messaging, and engaging faculty and staff in making referrals.

UNM’s Division for Equity & Inclusion has also provided an online hub where students can find information on coping skills, links to other UNM resources, and a calendar of upcoming events, including SHAC's new printable brochure, The Weight of Conflict: Addressing Stress in a Polarized Society. 

In addition, the Manzanita Counseling Center is a community outreach program provided by the University of New Mexico Counselor Education Program. Manzanita Counseling Center has been in existence for over 25 years and is the only free counseling clinic in Albuquerque.


Does the institution make sexual and reproductive health services available to students?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s sexual/reproductive health services for students:
UNM’s Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) strives to create a welcoming clinic where all patients are encouraged to be active participants in their sexual and reproductive healthcare journeys. SHAC provides quality, evidence-based health care and wellness services in a non-judgmental environment, respectful of life choice across the gender, sexual and biological spectrums.
 
Available Services at SHAC:
  • Evaluation and treatment for sexual and reproductive health issues
  • Testing, diagnosis and treatment of STI/STD and HIV
  • PrEP for HIV Prevention
  • Contraception Counseling: Pills, IUD/Implant, Depo-Provera
  • Support and assistance for concerns relating to sexual function or performance
  • Support and assistance for concerns relating to sexual orientation
  • Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy for Trans/Non Binary Persons
  • Support through life transitions like menopause
 
SHAC also supports the Barrier Necessities program, which is a free, sexual health and STI prevention program that provides education, condoms, dental dams, and lubricant to over 27 locations at UNM main, north, and south campuses.
 
In addition, the LGBTQ Resource Center supplies safe sex supplies, including free male and female condoms, dental dams, lubricant, and materials regarding practicing safer sex. The LGBTQ Resource Center is also a participating location in UNM’s Barrier Necessities program, so those packets are available as well.

Does the institution make contemplative and/or spiritual activities available to students?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s contemplative and spiritual activities for students:

The Student Well-being Advisory Council (SWAC) helps organize various events for students such as yoga and mindfulness.

Fall 2024 marked the opening of Lobo Oasis, a special new space in the Student Union Building, dedicated to relaxation, meditation, and spiritual wellness. Designed to provide students with a quiet retreat, the Oasis is one of UNM's first Lobo Well-Being Initiatives.

The Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Center (AAPIRC) provides dedicated space for meditation, yoga, interfaith prayer, mindfulness, and spiritual arts (i.e., Qi Gong, Tai Chi, etc.) that are culturally supportive self-care options rooted in Asian cultures.

The Interreligious Council is organized by Student Activities as a collaboration space for various campus ministries and religious organizations operating on and around the campus.

 


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?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s student safety and violence prevention committee:
The Dean of Students Office manages LoboRespect, which is UNM’s comprehensive approach to preventing and responding to sexual misconduct and hate/bias in the UNM campus community.
 
The Campus Safety Council, now called the Safe Campus Living Task Force, is a multidisciplinary team that analyzes campus safety needs and makes comprehensive recommendations. The CSC united all the safety initiatives on campus, centralized discussions surrounding aspects of the broad topic of campus safety, and advised President Stokes and other university leadership on the strategic direction of UNM's efforts, particularly related to the built environment. 
 
Campus Safety Week is a time when the UNM Community comes together to observe National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM), and it is held every year in September. Workshops and other activities held throughout the week are designed to bring more awareness and education to safety- and security-related topics that affect UNM students, faculty, staff, and the larger community of which UNM is a part.

Does the institution have an emergency assistance fund that provides grants or interest-free loans to students who are experiencing financial difficulties?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s emergency assistance fund for students:
Through the Student Emergency Relief Fund, the Dean of Students Office helps Lobos cover various emergency costs like medical bills and vehicle repairs and works to prevent future issues such as evictions and utility shut-offs. Since early 2023, over $10,000 in Student Emergency Relief funds have been awarded to UNM students to subsidize emergency expenses in times of need.
 
In addition, the Center for Financial Capability (CFC) is a financial outreach and educational program administered through the UNM Dean of Students Office. The Center for Financial Capability is a resource devoted to assisting the UNM community on their journey toward becoming financially successful. Through programming and one-on-one sessions, this space encourages positive money management conversations. Its main goal is to make sure student walk out of UNM with as little debt as possible.

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?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s student food security initiatives:

The Lobo Food Pantry has a goal to eliminate hunger as a barrier to UNM student success. At the Food Pantry UNM students are able to pick up essentials, including some prepared meals and supplies to help stock their shelves. Since 2014 the Lobo Food Pantry has partnered with Roadrunner Foodbank of New Mexico and been conveniently located in the Student Union Building (SUB). Operating out of the SUB means increased student reach and demand. Leftover food from some of the food vendors on campus is delivered to the pantry, in addition to fresh produce from Lobo Gardens, during the summer when it is producing.

The Health Science Center on North Campus also has a food pantry for students attending classes north of Lomas Boulevard. 

Lobo Eats is a new app that enables UNM organizations and departments to post when they have free food available to share with Lobo students, faculty, and staff. This app helps reduce food waste and aids food insecure individuals within the campus community. 

The UNM Basic Needs Project is an interdisciplinary collaboration of UNM faculty, students, and staff that was formed to improve the basic needs security (food and housing) of college and university students in New Mexico through a combination of data collection, research, and the development of evidence-based solutions. In 2023, the Basic Needs Project conducted the first-ever statewide survey of basic needs at higher education institutions that included faculty and staff as well as students. In 2023-24, they built a statewide consortium with other schools, government, and civil society to reduce basic needs insecurity in higher education called the New Mexico Basic Needs Consortium. In March 2024, the NM Basic Needs Consortium joined the White House Challenge to End Hunger. 


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Points earned for indicator PA 11.1:
1.00

11.2 Employee wellbeing and assistance programs

Does the institution make physical health services available to employees?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s physical health services for employees:
LoboCare is an urgent-care-type clinic that is available for UNM employees and dependents enrolled in a UNM health plan and are eligible to participate in the LoboCare Network. 
 
UNM Center for Life's mission is to provide customer-oriented, preventative services, and medical care in a healing environment by integrating the highest standards of conventional and complementary medicine and nurturing the intrinsic healing in the whole person – body, mind and spirit. Their practice of using integrative medicine reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is evidence-based, and uses all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals, and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing. 

Does the institution make behavioral health services available to employees?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s behavioral health services for employees:
All staff and faculty may receive counseling through UNM’s Counseling, Assistance, and Referral Services (CARS), which also provides workshops on stress management, mindfulness, improving communications in the workplace, and more. Individual services include counseling on a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, stress, job burnout, coworker conflict, eldercare, parenting, alcohol and drug use, grief and loss, managing change and preparing for retirement. CARS provides other services, such supervisor and manager workplace consultations, critical incident debriefing, and grief intervention and referrals for services within the UNM and larger community. 
 
The UNM Employee Wellness program, a division of Human Resources, exists to create a culture of wellness and has classes that address emotional, financial, physical, nutritional, and workplace wellness.
 
There is also a Behavioral Health Crisis Line that any employee can call and a Suicide Crisis Line.

Does the institution make free or reduced cost fitness activities available to employees?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s fitness activities for employees:

UNM’s Continuing Education and Recreational Services departments offer fitness classes that may be paid for through UNM’s tuition remission. In addition, access to the campus gyms and pool is free for staff and faculty. Benefits & Employee Wellness partners with Recreational Services to bring ongoing fitness classes to faculty and staff. Along with a variety of fitness class opportunities, the purchase of a WOW Pass includes an individual nutrition or fitness consultation with a Benefits & Employee Wellness Health Education Consultant. There is also a faculty and staff basketball league run through UNM Recreational Services. 


Does the institution make contemplative and/or spiritual activities available to employees?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s contemplative and spiritual activities for employees:

The Employee Wellness program provides resources for meditation and offers a 6-week program called "Working with Positivity." Continuing Education has yoga and other contemplative classes available, including yoga philosophy.


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?:
Yes

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s workplace health and safety committees:
The Campus Safety Council and, subsequently, the Safe Campus Living Task Force, have coordinated with the Office of the President to analyze campus safety needs while development of a 20-year Campus Safety Plan is underway.
 
Facilities Management has a Safety Committee and also gives out Safety Awards and reviews accident reports. Campus Safety Week is a time when the UNM Community comes together to observe National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM), and it is held every year in September. Workshops and other activities held throughout the week are designed to bring more awareness and education to safety- and security-related topics that affect UNM students, faculty, staff, and the larger community.

Does the institution have an emergency assistance fund that provides grants or interest-free loans to employees who are experiencing financial difficulties?:
No

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s emergency assistance fund for employees:
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Points earned for indicator PA 11.2:
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11.3 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

Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s smoke-free policies:

UNM became a fully smoke/tobacco free campus in 2017 per Policy 2250: “Transition to a Smoke- and Tobacco-Free Campus.” UNM offers smoking cessation wellness programs to students, staff, and faculty through Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) and Human Resources Wellness Programs.


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