The ongoing efforts to evaluate and enhance employee health programs have taken center stage at Hokie Wellness, driven by a mission to foster a supportive and thriving campus environment. Central to this endeavor is the National Faculty and Staff Health Assessment, a comprehensive survey conducted in partnership with the American College Health Association (ACHA). Aimed at understanding the effectiveness of current wellness initiatives, the survey delves into the health and behavior risks faced by employees. By collecting detailed feedback, Hokie Wellness can design evidence-based health promotion programs tailored to meet the specific needs of faculty and staff.
The uniqueness of the survey lies in its structured approach to ensuring anonymity and confidentiality. Each faculty and staff member receives a unique link via email, preventing any sharing and safeguarding the authenticity of responses. The survey, which takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete in one sitting, is entirely voluntary. Participants who complete the survey are automatically entered into a drawing for one of 100 prizes, managed by the ACHA independently to maintain the respondents’ privacy and the integrity of the data.
The Path Forward for Hokie Wellness
At Hokie Wellness, the ongoing mission to evaluate and enhance employee health programs has become a primary focus, aiming to create a supportive and thriving campus environment. A key part of this effort is the National Faculty and Staff Health Assessment, a comprehensive survey conducted in collaboration with the American College Health Association (ACHA). This survey seeks to assess the effectiveness of current wellness initiatives and to understand the health and behavior risks faced by employees. By gathering detailed feedback, Hokie Wellness can design health promotion programs based on evidence to meet the specific needs of faculty and staff.
The survey is notable for its structured approach to ensuring anonymity and confidentiality. Each faculty and staff member receives a unique link via email, preventing sharing and protecting the authenticity of responses. The survey, which takes about 20-30 minutes to complete in one sitting, is entirely voluntary. Those who complete the survey are automatically entered into a drawing for one of 100 prizes. This prize drawing is managed independently by the ACHA to maintain participants’ privacy and data integrity.
