| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.82 |
| Liaison | Konrad Schlarbaum |
| Submission Date | Feb. 20, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
PA-11: Wellness Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Susan
Watson HR Services Manager Human Resources |
Does the institution make counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all members of the following groups?:
| Yes or No | |
| Students | Yes |
| Staff | Yes |
| Faculty | Yes |
A brief description of the institution’s wellness and/or employee assistance program(s):
Faculty, staff and students may use the University Counseling Center (UCC) for consultation purposes.
UCCS houses an extensive list of off-campus referral information including psychological services, guest speakers and community support groups. The university offers workshops throughout the year on a variety of subjects ranging from Appetite, Eating, & Weight Issues to Time Management.
The Work-Life Employee Discount Program offers state employees a variety of product and service discounts.
Fitness/Wellness programming includes Group Fitness classes, Personal Training resources, Faculty/Staff Wellness, and other instructional programs. All programs are available to the campus community who are members of the Recreation Center.
The Campus Recreation Center is a 54,000 square foot facility featuring a two court gymnasium circled by an elevated running track, state of the art fitness center with cardiovascular machines, weight machines, and free weights, an indoor pool with 4 lap lanes and a leisure swimming area including a slide and hot tub, 12 foot bouldering wall, aerobics and dance room, cafe, multi-purpose room.
The BeColorado program provides the tools, resources, environment, and motivation to enhance wellness, while adding to an evidence-based body of knowledge and strengthening a culture of health for employees. This includes blood test and blood pressure measurements and the ability to track progress. All professional employees can participate in the program and are paid $25 per month for twelve 30 minute workouts.
The Lane Center Center for Academic Health Sciences is a new amenity as of 2014. Based on a a Circle of Health model it will provide integrated care that employees can pursue in primary care with a nurse practitioner, nutritional counseling, and the Center for Active Living. http://pressreleases.uccs.edu/?p=1852
The website URL where information about the institution's wellness program(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Employee Assistance Program: https://www.colorado.gov/c-seap
Counseling Center: http://www.uccs.edu/counsel/index.html
Recreation Center Wellness: http://www.uccs.edu/campusrec/about-x24323.html
Employee Assistance Program: https://www.colorado.gov/c-seap
Counseling Center: http://www.uccs.edu/counsel/index.html
Recreation Center Wellness: http://www.uccs.edu/campusrec/about-x24323.html
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