| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.27 |
| Liaison | Mark Klapatch-Mathias |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2024 |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
PA-14: Wellness Program
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Michelle
Best Chief Human Resources Officer Human Resources |
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Part 1. Wellness program
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):
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
The EAP provides you and members of your household with confidential resources to address personal/work-related concerns. The EAP may also assist with legal/financial situations or help with work-life balance. EAP services are provided at no cost (to you and members of your household). You do not need to be enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance Program to take advantage of the EAP. FEI administers EAP services.
Well Wisconsin:
Well Wisconsin, administered by StayWell, is the uniform wellness program offered as part of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. This program is voluntary and free to you and your spouse if enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance Program. The program offers resources to help you maintain or improve your current health and well-being and help you lower your health risk and healthcare costs. Employees enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance Program also have a monetary incentive.
Wellness Programs for students:
Fall De-Stress Fest:
Games, prizes, and refreshments to help manage your finals stress.
Health Fair - held annually each spring
Experience a wide variety of booths, demonstrations and giveaways from campus and community businesses and organizations
Spring De-Stress Fest: Held annually
Games, prizes, and refreshments to help manage your finals stress.
Weekly Meditation
Guided meditation using visualization, mindfulness, and breathing techniques
contact counseling services if you are interested or want to learn more: counselingservices@uwrf.edu
Location: Meditation Room, 255 Rodli Hall
https://www.uwrf.edu/StudentHealthAndCounseling/Wellness/
The EAP provides you and members of your household with confidential resources to address personal/work-related concerns. The EAP may also assist with legal/financial situations or help with work-life balance. EAP services are provided at no cost (to you and members of your household). You do not need to be enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance Program to take advantage of the EAP. FEI administers EAP services.
Well Wisconsin:
Well Wisconsin, administered by StayWell, is the uniform wellness program offered as part of the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. This program is voluntary and free to you and your spouse if enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance Program. The program offers resources to help you maintain or improve your current health and well-being and help you lower your health risk and healthcare costs. Employees enrolled in the State Group Health Insurance Program also have a monetary incentive.
Wellness Programs for students:
Fall De-Stress Fest:
Games, prizes, and refreshments to help manage your finals stress.
Health Fair - held annually each spring
Experience a wide variety of booths, demonstrations and giveaways from campus and community businesses and organizations
Spring De-Stress Fest: Held annually
Games, prizes, and refreshments to help manage your finals stress.
Weekly Meditation
Guided meditation using visualization, mindfulness, and breathing techniques
contact counseling services if you are interested or want to learn more: counselingservices@uwrf.edu
Location: Meditation Room, 255 Rodli Hall
https://www.uwrf.edu/StudentHealthAndCounseling/Wellness/
Part 2. Smoke-free environments
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:
The institution’s smoke-free policy:
In addition to the UW-River Falls policy, the state guidelines are included below:
All interior occupied UW-System Scho0ls are subject to Chapter UWS 18 CONDUCT ON UNIVERSITY LANDS https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/18.pdf
Language from Chapter UWS 18: (11) SMOKING. (a) No person may smoke in any residence hall or other university−owned or university−leased student housing or in any location that is 25 feet or less from such residence hall or housing. (b) No person may smoke in any nonresidential university building except in those areas designated for that purpose.
All interior occupied UW-System Scho0ls are subject to Chapter UWS 18 CONDUCT ON UNIVERSITY LANDS https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/18.pdf
Language from Chapter UWS 18: (11) SMOKING. (a) No person may smoke in any residence hall or other university−owned or university−leased student housing or in any location that is 25 feet or less from such residence hall or housing. (b) No person may smoke in any nonresidential university building except in those areas designated for that purpose.
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