Creating an organizational culture that embraces health and wellness. 1

2 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 3

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Meet the WSAC Wellness Committee 8

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 9

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 Increase productivity and team member engagement 10

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 11

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 12 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 6 th Annual WSAC Biggest Mover Challenge: July – August Mariner Day baseball potluck lunch Flu shot clinic Passport to Wellness & Health event 13 HRA Completion Rate = 41.3%

Wellness Activity Examples 14 Wellness Challenge (May) Biggest Mover (July-August)

Wellness Activity Examples (cont.) 15 Inside Stomp the Stairs Activity

Wellness Activity Examples (cont.) 16 Bathroom Flyer Program

Wellness Activity Examples (cont.) 17 Bathroom Flyer Program

Thank you! 18