Office of the Senior Wellness Officer

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Get to Know our SWO

"My hope for the future of campus well-being is centered on creating a supportive, inclusive and proactive environment that prioritizes the mental, physical and emotional well-being of students, staff and faculty."ÌýDr. Jess Doty

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Current InitiativesÌýDr. Doty is Working OnÌý

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Increasing availability and decreasing barriers to mental and physical healthcare

  • No cost, no insurance urgent care and mental health support.
  • Acceptance as a Medicaid provider.
  • Recognition of our support for LGBTQ+ students through a score of 100 on the Healthcare Equality Index 2024.

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Living our commitment to the Okanagan Charter

  • Creation of a campus-wide strategic plan for well-being.
  • Mapping existing health and well-being services to identify gaps.
  • Establishing listening sessions for campus feedback on the areas of health and well-being.
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Integrating wellness for CU employees

  • Establishment of the WorkWell office and resources.
  • Procurement of a well-being application to support employees.
  • Establishing Wellness Town Halls for fall 2024.

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Establishing partnerships with academic colleges

  • Meeting with deans to discuss how to infuse well-being into the academic environment.
  • Building out Embedded Program.
  • Establishing a thriving Health and Wellness Living Learning Community with the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

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Our Strategic Plan

Health and Wellness at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ collaborates with all members of our campus community to foster and enhance a culture of well-being. Our mission is to prioritize student and employee success through advancing individual and community wellness through education and practice. Our strategic plan outlines our intended growth over the next three years.

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SWO’s Leadership Team

Leadership teams have a unique role because, in addition to each team member having responsibility for their respective team’s success, they have a more strategic set of shared responsibilities to ensure the success of the entire organization. The following individuals make up the Senior Wellness Officer's leadership team for Health and WellnessÌýat CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. These individuals provide strategic direction, align our resources, solve key issues facing our organizationÌýand live the values of health and well-being.
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Senior Wellness Officer
Health & Wellness Services

Executive Assistant to the Senior Wellness Officer

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health and Wellness

Assistant Vice Chancellor of Operations & Compliance

Senior Executive Aide to the Senior Wellness Officer/Director of Strategic Initiatives

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Health Promotion, Education, and EquityÌý

AssociateÌýDirector
Student Affairs Communication and Marketing

Director
Administrative Services

Director
Disability Services

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Program Director
Employee Wellness and Engagement - WorkWell

Director
Faculty & Staff Assistance Program

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Senior Director of Trauma Response and Office of Victim Assistance
Office of Victim Assistance

Director
Medical Services

Director
Counseling and Psychiatric Services Director

Assistant Director of Data Strategy, Analytics, and Insights

Health Promotion Director

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Health and Wellness at CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵÌýÌý

CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is the 19th institution in the U.S. to formally adopt the Okanagan Charter, pledging our commitment to take a holistic and sustainable approach to becoming a health-promoting university.

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Contact Information

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Location

3rd floor Regent

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