| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.15 |
| Liaison | Sarah Leola Hunt |
| Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2024 |
University of North Carolina, Pembroke
PA-14: Wellness Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.75 / 1.00 |
Sheila
Hardee HR Consultant HR |
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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):
HEALTH (Helping Employees Achieve Lifetime Total Health) is the UNCP Employee Wellness Committee. HEALTH’s primary purpose is to educate UNCP employees and faculty through health promotion programs and activities and education seminars. We strive to encourage the UNCP family to adopt healthier lifestyles and to take steps to prevent illness or disease from starting or getting worse.
HEALTH programming is offered throughout the year, with an aim on providing programs, activities and contests that are universal enough to appeal to the majority of UNCP employees. HEALTH provides education with the intent to help the faculty and staff overcome any predisposed, health-limiting conditions.
We also offer Ginger a digital app that allows employees to contact counselors online for sessions as well as offering tips and suggestions based on the individuals needs.
Office of State Human Resources sends out monthly newsletters with health tips as well as dietary information.
HEALTH programming is offered throughout the year, with an aim on providing programs, activities and contests that are universal enough to appeal to the majority of UNCP employees. HEALTH provides education with the intent to help the faculty and staff overcome any predisposed, health-limiting conditions.
We also offer Ginger a digital app that allows employees to contact counselors online for sessions as well as offering tips and suggestions based on the individuals needs.
Office of State Human Resources sends out monthly newsletters with health tips as well as dietary information.
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?:
No
A copy of the institution's smoke-free policy:
The institution’s smoke-free policy:
1.1 The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) is dedicated to maintaining a safe
and healthy work and learning environment. UNCP values individual rights and the well-being
of all its faculty, staff, students and visitors, while respecting individual personal rights and
community interests.
1.2 North Carolina law enacted July 01, 2007, allows universities to regulate smoking at
properties owned or leased by a state university. No person shall smoke in a nonsmoking area
in a State-controlled building or area pursuant to N.C.G.S. §143-597. All UNC Pembroke state
owned buildings, official meeting spaces (including outdoor/athletic facilities) and areas within
100 feet of all buildings are smoke free. Additionally, smoking is prohibited in all State owned
vehicles (including all golf carts, gators, etc.).
1.3 For the purposes of this policy, smoking is defined as the use or possession of any type of
lighted tobacco products including, but not limited to, lighted cigarettes, lighted cigars, lighted
cigarillos, lighted pipes, and lighted bidis. This policy also prohibits the use of electronic
cigarettes/electronic vapor inhaling devices (e-cigs), and all other tobacco products within
university buildings, as referenced in 1.2.
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1.4 The sale or free distribution of tobacco products, e-cigs, or cartridges on campus is
prohibited.
1.5 Tobacco and e-cig advertisements are prohibited in college-run publications and on grounds
or facilities, including athletic facilities, owned or operated by University of North Carolina at
Pembroke.
and healthy work and learning environment. UNCP values individual rights and the well-being
of all its faculty, staff, students and visitors, while respecting individual personal rights and
community interests.
1.2 North Carolina law enacted July 01, 2007, allows universities to regulate smoking at
properties owned or leased by a state university. No person shall smoke in a nonsmoking area
in a State-controlled building or area pursuant to N.C.G.S. §143-597. All UNC Pembroke state
owned buildings, official meeting spaces (including outdoor/athletic facilities) and areas within
100 feet of all buildings are smoke free. Additionally, smoking is prohibited in all State owned
vehicles (including all golf carts, gators, etc.).
1.3 For the purposes of this policy, smoking is defined as the use or possession of any type of
lighted tobacco products including, but not limited to, lighted cigarettes, lighted cigars, lighted
cigarillos, lighted pipes, and lighted bidis. This policy also prohibits the use of electronic
cigarettes/electronic vapor inhaling devices (e-cigs), and all other tobacco products within
university buildings, as referenced in 1.2.
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1.4 The sale or free distribution of tobacco products, e-cigs, or cartridges on campus is
prohibited.
1.5 Tobacco and e-cig advertisements are prohibited in college-run publications and on grounds
or facilities, including athletic facilities, owned or operated by University of North Carolina at
Pembroke.
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