COMMITTEE ON WELLNESS
and HEALTH PROMOTION

Committee Chairman: Georgia Schwartz, Medical Director, Student Health Center

Year committee originated: 1994

Composition of committee: Faculty, Staff, Administrators , Associated Students and Student Health Advisory Committee appointed student representatives, community member at-large

Term of appointment: 1-2 year appointments

Method of appointment: Nominations from campus constituencies to the Vice President for Enrollment Management Services and Student Affairs

Meeting Schedule: Bi-monthly during the academic year

Charge to the Committee: To promote community and individual wellness.

The committee will assess the health promotion and health education needs of the campus and develop strategies to meet those needs. Partnerships will be developed across the campus involving the Student Health Center, Counseling Center, Human Services, Recreational Sports, and other campus departments as the need for their involvement arises.

Collaboration with off-campus organizations will be pursued to assist in promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles on the campus.