| Overall Rating | Gold |
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| Overall Score | 67.31 |
| Liaison | Rob Andrejewski |
| Submission Date | Dec. 23, 2024 |
University of Richmond
PA-14: Wellness Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.75 / 1.00 |
Rob
Andrejewski Director of Sustainability Office for Sustainability |
Part 1. Wellness program
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):
Employee Well-being: Human Resources and Health Promotion strive to provide collaborative programs and services to promote the eight dimensions of wellness (see below) that will have a positive impact on the health and well-being of University faculty, staff, their dependents, and the organization. It is our mission to create and sustain a culture of health and well-being for University faculty and staff and their dependents through quality programs.
Employee Assistance Program: The university of Richmond Employee Assistance Program is available 24/7 (Available to all employee, dependents and household members) and is facilitated by our medical provider; Cigna. Through this program participants can speak confidentially with a counselor up to 4 times per issue per year at no cost. Counselors are available to discuss a variety of topics and connect you and your household to community resources for additional support. Topics include: child care, senior care, education, pet care, legal support, identity theft, financial help, work-life balance, relationships, and more!
Onsite Behavioral Health Counselor: Partnership with Cigna: Confidential, private counseling services offered to UR employees each week. Our onsite behavioral health counselor will assist employees maneuver through the Cigna - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and deliver a deeper level of consultation and support for our campus community. The clinical is on campus one day a week for 8 hours.
Health and Well-being Unit: The University has formed a Health and Well-being Unit, bringing together the work of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the Student Health Center, University Recreation, Health Promotion and Disability Services. This integration solidifies a decade of collaborative work and strengthens programs that support high achievement and a well-balanced life. The Unit is now located together in the new Well-Being Center and the adjoining Weinstein Center for Recreation.
Well-Being Center: The Well-Being Center is a comprehensive and integrated facility that includes all campus health care in one location, providing easy access for students and designed to be a collaborative high-impact environment to support student learning, student well-being, and student success. The Well-Being Center plays a critical role in the health and well-being of our campus community. The Center impacts retention and graduation rates of our students by providing affordable and convenient health and wellness services and programs delivered by professionals attuned to the unique stressors and needs of college students.
Student Well-Being: urwell.richmond.edu
Wellness Graduation Requirement Series: In keeping with the University of Richmond's objective of fostering knowledge and personal wellness, every undergraduate at Richmond is required to complete a three-part series on wellness. Three-part wellness series includes the following components:
- WELL 100 - Introduction to College Life at the University of Richmond
- WELL 101 - Topics in Wellness Education
- WELL 102 - Bystander Education Program
Timelines for completion of wellness requirement:
- WELL 100 – In the 1st semester of enrollment, including transfer students
- WELL 101 – By the end of the 4th semester of enrollment
- WELL 102 – Within the first six-weeks of the 3rd semester of enrollment, or for transfer students - within the first semester of enrollment
Employee Well-Being: employeewellbeing.richmond.edu
Human Resources and Health Promotion have partnered together to make employee wellness a top campus priority for faculty and staff at the University of Richmond. The program strives to create and sustain a culture of health and well-being for University faculty and staff and their dependents through quality programs in order to:
- Empower faculty and staff and their dependents to maintain and improve health
- Coordinate the highest quality health and wellness programs, resources, and opportunities
- Reduce health risks, prevent disease, and manage chronic conditions
- Build an environment that supports the health and well-being of faculty and staff; and, provide programs and support to meet individual needs.
URWell Employee Incentive Program: MotivateMe through Cigna: MotivateMe (online incentive program) allows employees to participate in programs and activities to reach their wellness goals and earn rewards. Employees can earn up to $120 in gift cards for participating in wellness activities and screening, physicals, and exams with their physicians and specialists!
Part 2. Smoke-free environments
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:
Yes, the University of Richmond prohibits smoking or vaping (e-cigarettes), inside classrooms and administrative buildings, residential facilities, dining areas, athletic facilities and university owned vehicles. Smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of the outside of any building to prevent smoke and e-cigarette vapors from entering through entrances, windows, ventilation systems, or other means.
Smoking and Vaping Policy: https://policy.richmond.edu/documents/policy-pdfs/Public/Safety-Security-and-Risk-mgmt/smoking_and_vaping_policy.pdf
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Information received from Heather Sadowski, HR, and Environmental Health & Safety
Employee (Faculty & Staff) Well-Being: employeewellbeing.richmond.edu
Student Well-Being: urwell.richmond.edu
UR Policy Library: https://policy.richmond.edu/documents/policy-pdfs/Public/Safety-Security-and-Risk-mgmt/smoking_and_vaping_policy.pdf
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.