Creating an organizational culture that embraces health and wellness.
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WSAC Mission:We advance educational opportunities and attainment in Washington. In pursuit of our mission, the Washington Student Achievement Council:
•Leads statewide strategic planning to improve educational coordination and transitions.
•Supports Washingtonians through the administration of financial aid, a college savings plan, and support services.
•Advocates for the economic, social, and civic benefits of postsecondary education.
WSAC Demographic Information
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Meet the WSAC Wellness Committee
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Mission•To create an organizational culture that:• Supports employee self-change• Provides a health and wellness oriented environment• Presents opportunities, activities, resources, and information
to encourage healthy behaviors in employees
Vision•A healthy, happy staff community that is engaged and productive
WSAC Wellness Purpose
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WSAC Wellness Purpose (cont.)
Values•Maintaining employee privacy•Encouraging positive behaviors•Fostering an open communication culture (feedback, ideas, etc.)•Offering agency wellness opportunities
Goals•Identify and mitigate health risk factors that are prevalent among WSAC staff
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Team Work Well Initiatives:
WSAC Wellness is committed to following the standards set by Team Work Well. We support and promote policies and activities in these areas:
1.Increasing physical activity
2.Improving healthy eating and food selection
3.Living tobacco-free
4.Utilizing preventive services effectively
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2013 Successes
• Active wellness committee
• Sustainable wellness in agency
• Weekly flyer program• Preventative screenings• Healthy eating• Smoking cessation• Physical activity• Numerous others
• Healthy options for vending machines
• Chair massage offerings – self pay during break/lunch times
• “Wear Red” campaign participation
• DCP presentations: February & November
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National Wear Red Day
2013 Successes (cont.)
• HRA completion/drawing event
• Purchased new wellness posters for 3 break rooms
• WSAC Wellness Challenge: May
• Fruit/chocolate baskets
• 6th Annual WSAC Biggest Mover Challenge: July – August
• Mariner Day baseball potluck lunch
• Flu shot clinic
• Passport to Wellness & Health event13
HRA Completion Rate = 41.3%HRA Completion Rate = 41.3%
Wellness Activity Examples
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Wellness Challenge (May)Wellness Challenge (May) Biggest Mover (July-August)Biggest Mover (July-August)
Wellness Activity Examples (cont.)
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Inside
Front BackStomp the Stairs ActivityStomp the Stairs Activity
Wellness Activity Examples (cont.)
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Bathroom Flyer ProgramBathroom Flyer Program
Wellness Activity Examples (cont.)
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Bathroom Flyer ProgramBathroom Flyer Program
Thank you!
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