| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.82 |
| Liaison | Amy Kadrie |
| Submission Date | Jan. 21, 2025 |
University of Rochester
PA-11: Health, Safety and Wellbeing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Amy
Kadrie Recycling Coordinator Facilities |
11.1 Student wellbeing and assistance programs
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s physical health services for students:
Does the institution make behavioral health services available to students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s behavioral health services for students:
The University Counseling Center (UCC) provides a comprehensive initial assessment and an individualized treatment plan to full-time members of the University of Rochester community who pay the mandatory health fee. Based on the initial assessment, a treatment plan is developed by the clinician that addresses the client’s unique needs and concerns. This plan may include recommendations such as, but not limited to: group therapy, workshops, brief therapy, referrals to community provider for specialized treatment or longer term therapy services, case management services, psychiatry or other campus services.
Does the institution make sexual and reproductive health services available to students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s sexual/reproductive health services for students:
University Health Service offers primary care services for people of all gender, identities, and sexual orientations. Comprehensive support is also provided for students’ pelvic health and contraceptive needs.
https://www.rochester.edu/uhs/primary-care/sexual-and-gender-health-services/
Does the institution make contemplative and/or spiritual activities available to students?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s contemplative and spiritual activities for students:
The Mindful University Project is a campus-wide initiative offered through the UHS Health Promotion Office with a mission to empower our campus community to build a culture of mindful presence and compassion to:
- improve mental well-being;
- boost academic flourishing;
- increase resiliency to stress; and
- reduce levels of anxiety and depression.
https://www.rochester.edu/mindful/
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?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s student safety and violence prevention committee:
The University of Rochester Public Safety Advisory Committee is composed of undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and staff leaders from the River Campus, Eastman School of Music (ESM), and University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) as well as members of the university’s senior leadership. The committee provides input and advice to ensure the following key areas are closely aligned: the safety and security of all University campuses, an inclusive and welcoming environment for all, and an approach to safety and security that reflects best practices in public safety. Each year it will present an annual report to the President on the work conducted by the committee, findings and recommendations for improvement.
Does the institution have an emergency assistance fund that provides grants or interest-free loans to students who are experiencing financial difficulties?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s emergency assistance fund for students:
A new emergency financial aid fund is now available to lessen the economic burden by providing immediate-use scholarship support to undergraduate students with financial need.
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?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s student food security initiatives:
The Food Pantry is dedicated to challenging the rising issue of student food insecurity on campus by supporting and serving all students and postdocs at the University of Rochester. Individuals can browse and choose non-perishable items during the Pantry’s operation hours in 105 Wilson Commons, or pre-order a bag for pick up.
https://rochester.edu/college/wcsa/services/food-pantry/index.html
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11.2 Employee wellbeing and assistance programs
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s physical health services for employees:
Does the institution make behavioral health services available to employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s behavioral health services for employees:
The University Counseling Center (UCC) provides a comprehensive initial assessment and an individualized treatment plan to full-time members of the University of Rochester community who pay the mandatory health fee. Based on the initial assessment, a treatment plan is developed by the clinician that addresses the client’s unique needs and concerns. This plan may include recommendations such as, but not limited to: group therapy, workshops, brief therapy, referrals to community provider for specialized treatment or longer term therapy services, case management services, psychiatry or other campus services.
https://www.rochester.edu/uhs/ucc/
Additionally, UR Medicine EAP provides confidential guidance and support for addressing a variety of personal and work-related challenges. Best of all, services are free of charge to employees of customer organizations and their household members (for a limited number of sessions). EAP’s providers have a master’s degree/license in either Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Some staff also are Certified Employee Assistance Professionals.
Does the institution make free or reduced cost fitness activities available to employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s fitness activities for employees:
The Office of Human Resoirces Wekll U program offerss access to:
- Studio Sweat onDemand— a free virtual fitness platform with over 2,000 classes you can watch anytime or anywhere.
- Group Hiking - free and led by a certified personal trainer from Max Effort Training
- Access to reduced YMCA memberships
Does the institution make contemplative and/or spiritual activities available to employees?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s contemplative and spiritual activities for employees:
The Mindful University Project is a campus-wide initiative offered through the UHS Health Promotion Office with a mission to empower our campus community to build a culture of mindful presence and compassion to:
- improve mental well-being;
- boost academic flourishing;
- increase resiliency to stress; and
- reduce levels of anxiety and depression.
https://www.rochester.edu/mindful/
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?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s workplace health and safety committees:
The University of Rochester Public Safety Advisory Committee is composed of undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and staff leaders from the River Campus, Eastman School of Music (ESM), and University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) as well as members of the university’s senior leadership. The committee provides input and advice to ensure the following key areas are closely aligned: the safety and security of all University campuses, an inclusive and welcoming environment for all, and an approach to safety and security that reflects best practices in public safety. Each year it will present an annual report to the President on the work conducted by the committee, findings and recommendations for improvement.
Does the institution have an emergency assistance fund that provides grants or interest-free loans to employees who are experiencing financial difficulties?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s emergency assistance fund for employees:
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11.3 Smoke free environments
Does the institution restrict outdoor smoking?:
Does the institution prohibit smoking and tobacco use across the entire campus?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s smoke-free policies:
Smoking and tobacco use, including cigarettes; cigarillos; cigars; pipes; hookahs; clove cigarettes; pipe tobacco; snuff; smokeless, oral, or spit tobacco; and the use of electronic cigarettes 1, are prohibited at all times on University property, including in all of its buildings, residence halls and their grounds, clinics, laboratories, classrooms, private offices, plazas, vestibules, loading docks, and University-owned or leased vehicles and at University-sponsored events in all locations, except in designated smoking huts. The locations of the smoking huts are indicated on accompanying campus maps. Signs will be posted at each building’s entrances and displayed in prominent, visible areas to inform all individuals entering or occupying University property that smoking is prohibited. Organizers of University events are responsible for communicating and enforcing this policy.
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Optional documentation
Additional documentation for this credit:
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.