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
Vacant
Appointed Chair
Permanent
Madeline Kimbrell
Human Resources
Employee Well-Being Program Manager
Permanent
Ed Powers
CAHSS
EBAC Chair
Permanent
Odunola Oyeniyi
CoE
Faculty Senate Appointment
2024
Kathryn Carroll
CHBS
Faculty Senate Appointment
2025
Kim Eskola
CHBS
Faculty Senate Appointment
2026
Maria Negrete Padron
Office of Diversity and Community
Staff Senate Appointment
2024
Melanie Watson
Outreach
Staff Senate Appointment
2025
Eric Fulton
Library
Staff Senate Appointment
2026
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