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
Tiffany Synder
Appointed Chair
Permanent
Taylor May
University Position
Human Resources Total Rewards Manager
Permanent
Madeline Kimbrell
University Position
Wellness Coordinator
Permanent
Ed Powers
University Position
EBAC Chair
Permanent
Stephens, Inc
University Position
Benefits/Insurance Consultants
Permanent
Bridget Fortenberry
University Position
AVP Human Resources and Risk Management
Permanent
Odunola Oyeniyi
At-Large
Faculty Senate Appointment
2027
January Schultz
At-Large
Faculty Senate Appointment
2028
Pouria Azar
At-Large
Faculty Senate Appointment
2029
Lizzie Langston
Staff Senate Appointment
2027
VACANT
Staff Senate Appointment
2027
VACANT
Staff Senate Appointment
2027
Meetings:
minimum once per semester, on call as needed
Reports to:
Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Risk Management
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