| 1. |
This program has been established to encourage
employees to participate in a regularly scheduled,
organized exercise or fitness activity. The
objective of this program is to allow employees
to increase their level of personal physical
and mental fitness. |
| 2. |
Full-time employees are eligible for participation
in this aspect of the Wellness program. |
| 3. |
An employee may request permission to take
a fitness class at Southwestern Community
College during regular working hours. Use
of the Form "Request
to Take Class" is required. An employee
tuition-exemption may be provided in accordance
with Policy 4.12. |
| 4. |
The employee may choose to participate in
an unstructured fitness activity, either on
a Southwestern Community College campus or
center, such as walking or using the Southwestern
Community College fitness center on an individual
basis. This activity shall be scheduled with
the supervisor using the form “Exercise
Time Participation Program Request.”
A maximum of two hours per week may be granted
during regular working hours. Any injury arising
from this activity will not be considered
compensable under the Workers= Compensation
Act. Participation is voluntary and not a
condition of employment. |
