Appalachian State University
PA-14: Wellness Program
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Michelle
Johnson Tech support analyst HR |
Does the institution have a wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all students?:
Does the institution have a wellness and/or employee assistance program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all academic staff?:
Does the institution have a wellness and/or employee assistance program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all non-academic staff?:
A brief description of the institution’s wellness and/or employee assistance program(s):
Counseling for Faculty & Staff
Counseling for Faculty and Staff provides confidential counseling about personal issues that affect work performance and satisfaction, as well as offers assistance with concerns about one's career, workplace conflicts, and work satisfaction.
Employee Assistance Program (ComPsych®)
ComPsych's Guidance Resources is an off-campus employee assistance service that provides 24/7 confidential support, resources, and information for personal and work-life issues. Services are free and include short-term psychological counseling, legal advice, financial answers, and work-life resources of value to all employees at all career stages.
Health Promotion for Faculty & Staff
Health Promotion provides Appalachian State University staff, faculty, and their spouses/domestic partners with information, programs, and services that help to promote a healthier lifestyle and a better quality of life. Major components of the program include health and fitness, preventive care, and outreach programs.
University Ombuds Office
The University Ombud provides an independent, confidential environment for faculty, staff, and students of the Appalachian Community to discuss campus-related problems and concerns.
The Ombud helps employees gain perspective and assess a range of options and alternatives.
Office of Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs (VPAA)
The Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs is responsible for supporting faculty success The Vice Provost oversees all personnel matters for faculty and handles questions, concerns, or disputes about employment, unprofessional/unethical behavior, and faculty workplace violence.
Office of Disability Resources
The Office of Disability Resources is responsible for ensuring equal access to education and employment for faculty and staff with disabilities. ODS determines eligibility for and coordinates educational and workplace accommodations at the University.
Office of Human Resources
The Employee Relations department of the Office of Human Resources handles workplace-related complaints by staff, and resolves questions, concerns, or disputes about staff employment, unprofessional / unethical behavior, and staff workplace violence. It also mediates differences and issues between fellow employees as well as between employees and supervisors.
Wellness & Prevention (Students)
Serve all students through the promotion of healthy behaviors, risk behavior modification services, and advocacy for campus-wide health policies which facilitate student success and holistic well-being. We offer services promoting health awareness and active lifestyles while taking a holistic approach to wellness. The Department of Wellness and Prevention Services offers educational programs on topics such as nutrition, sexual health, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, stress, and sleep. The Department hosts events designed to empower students about the importance of self-care. We also offer a variety of individual and group services for students to help them maintain wellness throughout their college careers. Individual therapy, nutrition assessments, and a resource library are just some of the many services offered to students.
Does the institution prohibit smoking within all occupied buildings owned or leased by the institution?:
Does the institution restrict outdoor smoking?:
Does the institution prohibit smoking and tobacco use across the entire campus?:
A copy of the institution's smoke-free policy:
The institution’s smoke-free policy:
Website URL where information about the institution’s wellness programs is available:
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