1. COMMUNITY COLLEGES AS SETTINGS FOR PROMOTING EMPLOYEE HEALTH.
- Author
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Linnan, Laura, Brooks, Ashley, Haws, Susan, Benedict, Salli, Birken, Ben, French, Elizabeth, Gizlice, Ziya, and Britt, Ashley
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COMMUNITY colleges , *SCHOOL administration , *EMPLOYEE health promotion , *HEALTH programs - Abstract
Eighty-one percent of the Presidents from the 59 campus North Carolina Community College System completed a brief survey to assess interest and current status of worksite health promotion programs. Campus tours were conducted at a convenience sample of six campuses using interviews, checklists, and environmental scans. Data were summarized using descriptive statistics. Only 27% of campuses had a wellness program in place. Campus Presidents affirmed high interest and a good fit between wellness programs and college mission. Possible barriers included limited access to healthy foods; variable access to fitness facilities; and, the challenge of accommodating part-time employees employed at geographically dispersed locations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010