10270. Employee Wellness Committee Update Delete

Reports through VP Fin. Admin.

Membership:   

Chair is appointed by the president; School of Physical Education, Health and Wellness designee, Risk Management Department designee, Health Services designee, Wellness Institute director, five employee/retiree representatives as selected by Ad Council for Alternating three-year, non-renewable terms (eligible for another term after a one-year hiatus), vice president for Financial Administration ex officio.  In the absence of the committee chair, Wellness Institute director will serve as chair. 

AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY:

Authority to Act:

1. To plan and implement annual Wellness Assessments and encourage all employees to participate.
2. To plan and implement a calendar of activities to raise employee awareness for health and well-being as a personal responsibility.
3. To support and encourage healthy lifestyles and lifestyle changes known to limit illness and disease and promote longevity with high quality of life.

 Recommendations to be made through the vice president for Financial Administration:

            To recommend incentives for participation in the Employee Wellness Program.