| 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 |
| · |
Health
care cost containment |
| · |
Improved
employee morale |
| · |
Increased
employee productivity |
| · |
Encouraging
the employee to make a positive lifestyle
change |
| · |
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
three mile 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. |
