Charge:
Coordinates individual, departmental, and university efforts to promote health and wellness for UCA faculty and staff employees. Specifically, the committee will:
- Assist in development of a variety of initiatives and programs.
- Provide information centered on preventative care, fitness, nutrition, health screenings, and related topics.
Membership:
The Health Promotion and Wellness Committee chair is appointed by the President. The Employee Well-Being Program Manager and Chair of the Employee Benefits Advisory Committee will be permanent members of the committee. Three full-time continuing faculty members will be appointed by the Faculty Senate and three staff members will be appointed by the Staff Senate. At least two of these faculty and two of these staff members should represent a department related to wellness (Exercise Science, Nutrition, Health Services, Nursing, HPER, etc.). Faculty and staff members will serve staggered three-year terms (drawing lots for the initial term lengths). The Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Risk Management, Human Resources Total Rewards Manager, and Benefits/Insurance Consultants serve as ex officio members.
Members
Member | Term | Title |
Alicia Landry (CHBS) | Permanent |
Appointed Chair
|
Kasey Jordan (Human Resources) | Permanent |
Employee Well-Being Program Manager
|
Ed Powers (CAHSS) | Permanent |
EBAC Chair
|
Odunola Oyeniyi (CoE) | 2024 |
Faculty Senate Appointment
|
Kathryn Carroll (CHBS) | 2025 |
Faculty Senate Appointment
|
Kim Eskola (CHBS) | 2026 |
Faculty Senate Appointment
|
Maria Negrete Padron (Office of Diversity and Community) | 2024 |
Staff Senate Appointment
|
Melanie Watson (Outreach) | 2025 |
Staff Senate Appointment
|
Eric Fulton (Library) | 2026 |
Staff Senate Appointment
|
Bridget Fortenberry | ex officio |
Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Risk Management
|
Taylor May | ex officio |
Human Resources Total Rewards Manager
|
Meetings:
minimum once per semester, on call as needed
Reports to:
Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Risk Management
Page last updated: February 24, 2023