Well Wolfpack Certified Program
The Well Wolfpack Certification annually distinguishes departments who have made a commitment to cultivating a culture of wellness in the workplace. If your unit supports and encourages staff and faculty health and wellness, apply to be recognized as a Well Wolfpack Certified Organization. Certify your organization by completing the Well Wolfpack Certified Organizations Online Form.
The certification application includes points in the areas of:
- Active Workplace
- Nutrition
- Emotional Wellness
- Culture of Wellness
CERTIFICATION LEVELS:
Gold
151-168 points (90 – 100%)
Silver
134 -150 points (80 – 89%)
Bronze
117 – 133 points (70 – 79%)
Use the certification as a way to promote your organization, including displaying the certificate or certification seal on your website.
How to Certify
The Well Wolfpack Certified Program provides recognition to departments, divisions, and colleges who support and encourage staff and faculty’s health and well-being by promoting and modeling NC State’s Six Elements of Wellness. The Certification is based on a point system evaluating your units application/participation of the following questions:
> Has your workplace provided resources on Physical Activity to staff and faculty.
> Has your workplace provided workshops or seminars on physical activity?
> Does your workplace allow for stretch or fitness breaks throughout the workday?
> Does your workplace encourage the use of stairs?
> Does your unit encourage walking meetings?
> Does your unit participate in walking challenges (ex: Miles for Wellness, My Fitness Pal or FitBit groups)?
> Does your organization utilize active workplace tools (ie. standing desks, active sitting balls, etc.)?
> Does your organization participate in group fitness activities ( ie. Zumba,Yoga, etc.)?
> Has your workplace provided resources on Emotional Well-being to staff and faculty.
> In the past six months, has your organization provided educational seminars, workshops, or presentations on stress management, sleep, time management or other emotional wellbeing topics?
> Does your organization encourage breaks throughout the day to recharge?
> Does your organization support employees taking regular vacation and sick leave as needed?
> Does leadership demonstrate an understanding and commitment to work-life balance?
> Has your workplace provided resources on Healthy Eating to staff and faculty.
> In the past six months, has your organization provided educational seminars, workshops, or classes on benefits and guidelines for healthy eating?
> Does your organization have at least one water source available to employees (ie. water fountain, hydration station)?
> Does your organization make dietary accomodations (ie.vegan, gluten-free, etc.) for employees and participants when hosting meetings, conferences, and special events?
> Does your organization provide healthy food and drink options (ie. vegetables, fruit, water, etc.) when hosting meetings, conferences, and special events?
Has your workplace provided resources on the following:
> Quitline NC
> Benefits
> Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
> Flu Shot Clinics
> Miles for Wellness Challenge
> Financial Well-being Workshops
> Information on Employee Appreciation Events
> Information on the Wolfpack Way of Life NC State Wellness Fair
> In the past six months, has your organization provided wellness communication such as emails, newsletters, etc. to promote wellness?
> Have workstations in your organization been evaluated by Environmental Health & Safety to ensure they are ergonomically sound?
> Does your organization provide a private space and adequate time for lactating mothers?
> Does your organization have an active and engaged NC State Wellness Champion?
> Does your organization celebrate success with regard to wellness initiatives and behavior change?
> Does your organization demonstrate an understanding of the value and importance of wellness?
> Does leadership in your organization consistently articulate the value and importance of wellness (ie.making the connection between wellness and productivity/performance)?
> Does leadership in your organization participate in wellness related programs and activities?
> Does leadership in your organization serve as a role model for prioritizing wellness and work-life balance (ie. participates in wellness events, takes breaks during the work day, etc.)?
For additional Information, please contact:
Britt Hurst
Employee Recognition and Wellness Program Manager, HR
Sbmoose@ncsu.edu
Shannon DuPree
Wellness Director, DASA
SDuPree@ncsu.edu
2018 Certified Organizations
NC State Organization | Certification Level |
Academic Advising Programs and Services | Gold |
BTEC-Engineering | Gold |
DELTA- Provost’s Office | Gold |
Industry Expansion Solutions – Engineering | Gold |
McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education | Gold |
NC State Transportation | Gold |
The Graduate School | Gold |
Student Health Services | Gold |
Wellness and Recreation | Gold |
Career Development Center | Silver |
College of Veterinary Medicine | Silver |
Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life | Silver |
Department of English | Silver |
Institute for Nonprofit | Silver |
NC Sea Grant | Silver |
Office of Information Technology | Silver |
University Communications | Silver |
University Temporary Services | Silver |
NC State Human Resources | Silver |
CALS Personnel | Bronze |
College of Sciences Deans Office Administration | Bronze |
EcoVillage | Bronze |
NC Cooperative Extension – Currituck County | Bronze |
Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity | Bronze |
Real Estate and Development | Bronze |
Rural Works! | Bronze |
Study Abroad Office | Bronze |
2017 Certified Organizations
NC State Organization | Certification Level |
Exploratory Studies | Gold |
Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Gold |
Office of Contract and Grants | Gold |
University Recreation | Gold |
Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management | Silver |
Facilities: Building Services | Silver |
NC Sea Grant and NC Water Resource Research Institute | Silver |
Office of the University Architect | Silver |
NC State Human Resources | Silver |
McKimmon Center For Extension and Continuing Education | Silver |
Career Development Center | Bronze |
Counseling Center | Bronze |
Department of English | Bronze |
Facilities: In-House Construction Management | Bronze |
Fraternity and Sorority Life | Bronze |
Graduate School | Bronze |
Transportation | Bronze |
University Communications | Bronze |
University Sustainability Office | Bronze |
Well Wolfpack Certified Event
A Well Wolfpack Certified Event is an opportunity for campus events to be recognized for their commitment to the well-being of the NC State community. Each event will be evaluated independently and recognition will be based on its ability to incorporate at least one element of wellness within the event.
Certify your event by completing the Well Wolfpack Certified Event form below.