| 1. |
Southwestern Community College is committed
to providing its employees a healthy work
environment. By providing a healthy work environment,
the college is taking a proactive approach
to avoidance of potential health risks before
sickness or injury occur. |
| 2. |
The goals of the college Wellness Program
are to assist the employee in attaining good
physical and mental health. In turn, this
will benefit the college by:
| · |
Reduced absences due to sickness or
injury |
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Health care cost containment |
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Improved employee morale |
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Increased employee productivity |
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Encouraging the employee to make a
positive lifestyle change |
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Encouraging and promoting healthy
behavior practices |
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| 3. |
The first step in achieving a healthy work
environment was in 1988 when smoking was prohibited
in all college buildings. |
| 4. |
The Nautilus exercise equipment was purchased
jointly through a combination of state equipment
dollars, Student Government Association and
College Foundation monies for use by students
and staff. To complement the Nautilus weight
equipment, several pieces of aerobic equipment
has been added to the inventory. This is all
contained in the "Wellness" room
in Bradford Hall. |
| 5. |
A walking trail has been established and
marked on campus for students/employees who
wish to participate in a walking program.
Maps designating the walking trail are available
through the Human Resources Office. |
| 6. |
To encourage employees to participate in
wellness, the college has in place an Exercise
Time Participation Program - 3.33.1.
This program encourages employees to participate
in a regularly scheduled, organized exercise
or fitness activity or an unstructured fitness
activity. |
