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UMBC Wellness in the Workplace

Campus Wellness Programs, Services, and Information

Department

Wellness Programs and Services

Wellness Information on Website

Chartwells College & University Dining Services

443-612-FOOD

  • Nutrition information and tools on website
  • Programs and education

www.dineoncampus.com/umbc

  • Website ‘Total Health’ section with Personal Nutrition Journal, nutrition information, Balanced Choices program, recipes (users can submit), Project Green Thumb, and links to wellness websites.

Environmental Safety and Health (ESH)

410-455-2918
  • Environmental health and safety policies and services
  • Safety alerts
  • More than 70 online training safety topics: lab safety, ergonomics, crowd management, CPR, etc. (coordinated by Mike Pound)
  • Ergonomic assessments – Liz Albertini comes to campus for consultations (coordinated by Dave Dietsch)

www.umbc.edu/safety

  • Tips on lab safety
  • Material safety data sheets
  • Injury procedures
  • Links to emergency resources
  • Ergonomics Assessment Request Form

Facilities Management

See contact list on website

 

  • Planning and Construction
  • Landscape and Grounds

www.umbc.edu/fm

  • Under ‘Landscape & Grounds:’ list and map of designated smoking areas
  • Under ‘Sustainability:’ Information about sustainability, and what you can do to help

Human Relations

410-455-1853

 

 

 

Center for Mediation & Conflict Resolution

410-455-8624

  • Interpersonal Conflict Coaching; Facilitation; Creative Problem Solving
  • Conflict/Dispute Mediation
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention training
  • Discrimination Complaint Investigation
  • ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Coordination
  • Interpersonal Conflict Coaching; Facilitation; Creative Problem Solving
  • Conflict/Dispute Mediation

 

Human Relations:
http://www.umbc.edu/ogc/hr

  • List of Human Relations Services
  • Links to training and campus resources

 

Center for Mediation and Conflict Resolution:
www.umbc.edu/humanrelations/cmcr

  • Description of mediation services
  • List of conflict resolution services

Human Resources  -  Benefits

410-455-2337

 

  • Benefits information and administration
  • Health & Benefits Fair 2x per year
  • Offer professional development programs on ‘wellness’ topics

www.umbc.edu/hr/Benefits

  • Descriptions of UMBC employee benefits.
  • Links to State Health Providers that give wellness tips and coverage info on their websites.
  • A link to the Department of Budget and Management’s Benefits web page where Wellness information can be found.

Human Resources  -  Training and Organization Development

410-455-6262

 

  • Offer professional development programs on ‘wellness’ topics
  • Use training registration site and marketing network to promote wellness programs provided by other departments
  • Coordinate logistics, project tracking, and communication for the Wellness Initiative Collaboration Team
  • Maintain Wellness Initiative website

www.umbc.edu/hr/T&OD/T&ODindex

  • Descriptions and schedule of professional development programs on wellness topics.
  • SkillSoft Recommended Learning List for wellness topics.

For other information and events visit: my.umbc.edu/groups/training

Relationship Violence  Awareness and Prevention

Contact Office of Student Affairs

410-455-2393

Relationship Violence Awareness and Prevention (RVAP)

  • Resources and campus contacts for assisting with issues of relationship violence
  • "I Deserve..." campaign
  • Relationship Violence Speaker Series
  • Advocate Program

Voices Against Violence (VAV) Project

  • Preventative educational programs that address domestic violence and healthy relationships
  • Victim assistance via trained Sexaul Assault and Relationship Violence Response Team (SARVRT) who can meet and provide victims with resources

www.umbc.edu/rvap

  • Relationship Violence 101
  • Warning signs, questions, myths, and safety strategies
  • On and off campus resources

 

www.umbc.edu/uhs/vav

  • VAV Protocol with Incident Report Forms
  • Domestic Violence and Abusive Relationship Safety Plan
  • FAQ's and on and off campus resources

Retriever Athletic Center (RAC)

410-455-8888

 

  • Indoor walking track
  • Group fitness classes (free; most offered after hours and some at lunch)
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Personal Training Sessions (fee)
  • Cardio equipment and weights
  • Get Fit Clinic

www.umbc.edu/recsports

  • Complete facility listings and hours
  • Group fitness schedule
  • Pool schedule
  • Services offered and much more

For more information and events visit: my.umbc.edu/groups/fitness-at-therac

University Counseling Services

410-455-2472
  • Workshops by request. Contact outreach coordinator for more details.
  • Consultation regarding mental health issues
  • Publish Mental Health Moment to divisions by request

 

www.umbc.edu/counseling

  • Under ‘Services’ // ‘Self-Help Resources’ are links to ‘Virtual Pamphlet Collection’ with information on a wide range of topics

For other information and events visit: my.umbc.edu/groups/ucs

University Health Services

410-455-2542
  • Free consultation on smoking cessation, healthy eating and nutrition, sleep, stress management
  • Health education staff can offer programs when needed
  • Acupuncture treatment and therapeutic massage (fee)
  • Blood pressure checks, allergy shots, routine gynecological exams & obstetrical care, body composition screenings

www.umbc.edu/uhs

  • Information about clinical services, health insurance, immunizations, health alerts and scheduling appointments.
  • Links for Health Education services and programs and the Voices Against Violence Project.
  • Visit our website at www.umbc.edu/uhs to see all of the services UHS has to offer.

For other information and events visit: my.umbc.edu/groups/healthed

University Police

410-455-5555
  • Emergency Notifications via text, email, and siren alerts
  • Crisis response for managing campus critical incidents
  • Fingerprinting and background check services
  • Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) classes
  • Certified Child Safety Seat installations
  • Daily crime and incident reporting
  • Crime prevention presentations

www.umbc.edu/police

  • Emergency Notification sign-up information
  • Crisis Response Plan
  • Emergency Preparedness Information
  • Campus Safety Information
  • Kid Care Program
  • Escort Service
  • RAD class schedule

Women’s Center

410-455-2714
  • Yoga classes  (fee)
  • Mothers Meetings
  • Lactation & Meditation Room
  • Information & Resources
  • Resource Lending Library

www.umbc.edu/womenscenter

  • General Information about the Center
  • Calendar of events
  • Links to health resources on the web

For other information and events visit: my.umbc.edu/groups/womenscenter

 

Updated 10/17/12 05:17

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