Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 71.15
Liaison Sarah Stoeckl
Submission Date Aug. 1, 2023

STARS v2.2

University of Oregon
PA-14: Wellness Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Sarah Stoeckl
Assistant Director
Office of Sustainability
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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):
The University of Oregon supports a host of wellness services and programs available to all students via the Office of the Dean of Students (DOS). The DOS states on its website, "We are here to build a strong campus community for all. Whether you are a student, a faculty member, or staff, we are here to support you. Our resources can connect you with others to build relationships and find support from peers. The Student Conduct Code is the standard to help us maintain the integrity of our community in order to keep it safe and supportive. If you need help or would like to report a concern, please connect with us."

Programs include, but are not limited to: Black Cultural Center, LGBTQIA+, Women's Center, Multicultural Education Engagement and Student Success, Nontraditional Students, Veterans Services and Support, and Men's Resource Center.
UO Dean of Students: https://dos.uoregon.edu/

The University Health Center provides healthcare and mental health services, including primary care, counseling services and the Duck Nest, which offers stress management and well-being workshops, yoga and meditation classes. The UO also offers 24-hour support for survivors of sexual assault, as well as sexual assault prevention and drug and alcohol abuse prevention education for all incoming students.
University Health Center - https://health.uoregon.edu/
University Counseling and Testing Center - https://counseling.uoregon.edu/
Duck Nest - https://health.uoregon.edu/ducknest

The UO Division of Student Life also promotes the wellness programs mentioned above at: https://studentlife.uoregon.edu/wellness

The University of Oregon is committed to supporting academic and non-academic employees as they strive to improve their overall health and wellness. A variety of wellness programs are available and intended to complement the insurance protection provided in the University's employee benefit package. Programs offered at UO include an Employee Assistance Program, LifeBalance, Healthy Team Healthy U, Tobacco Cessation, Weight Watchers, and an array of work-life resources (see URL noted in Optional Fields).

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?:
Yes

Does the institution prohibit smoking and tobacco use across the entire campus?:
Yes

A copy of the institution's smoke-free policy:
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The institution’s smoke-free policy:
https://policies.uoregon.edu/vol-4-finance-administration-infrastructure/ch-7-property-facilities-planning-sustainability/smoke

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:
Employee data from Kaia Rogers, HR Programs, Services and Strategic Initiatives. Student data from the Office of the Dean of Students and UO Health Center.

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