Healthier Campus Initiative

California State University, Fresno

2019 Progress Report

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Year Committed: 2017

Length of Commitment: 3 years

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Committed to meet 23 guidelines—developed by PHA in collaboration with some of the nation’s leading nutrition, physical activity and campus wellness experts—around nutrition, physical activity, and programming on campus.

Verified Results

Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2019

Commitment Element
Offer a minimum five (5) types of fruits, five (5) types of vegetables and two (2) 100% whole grain products at both lunch and dinner (if served).
Progress To Date

California State University, Fresno offers more than five fruits, five vegetables and two 100% whole grain options at both lunch and dinner.
Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2019

Commitment Element
Offer only a total number of fried foods that does not exceed the total number of platforms available at breakfast, lunch, and dinner (if served) across all venues.
Progress To Date

California State University, Fresno offers fewer total fried foods than the total number of platforms available across both lunch and dinner at the University Dining Hall.
Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2019

Commitment Element
Implement a local food procurement program that increases procurement of local and sustainable foods.
Progress To Date

California State University, Fresno's policy encourages campuses to track their sustainable food purchases, with the goal of increasing local procurement to 20% of total purchases by 2020. University Dining Services purchases grapes, meat and ice cream grown, packaged and/or processed by Fresno State Agriculture students. Additionally, the Plant Science Club Student Farm grows produce to provide to the University Student Cupboard to provide food insecure students with access to local, fresh fruits and vegetables.
Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2019

Commitment Element
Provide marked walking routes on campus, one of which must be at least two (2) miles in length and have distance markers at regular intervals. A route map is made available to individuals on campus.
Progress To Date

California State University, Fresno provides 1-, 1.5- and 2-mile marked walking trails throughout campus. Walking trail maps are made available through distribution of postcards and table tents across campus, at the student union and dining hall facilities.
Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2019

Commitment Element
Dedicate at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the primary campus recreation center floor space to areas for physical activity.
Progress To Date

California State University, Fresno has dedicated 82% of its 92,000 square foot Student Recreation Center to areas dedicated to physical activity including an indoor track, gymnasium and fitness center.
Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2019

Commitment Element
Offer a minimum of forty (40) total: Diverse non-competitive group fitness opportunities during each academic year, and diverse competitive sports, intramural or informal recreation opportunities each academic year.
Progress To Date

California State University, Fresno offers a range of diverse competitive and non-competitive fitness opportunities with at least six unique group fitness classes, 17 club sports teams, 11 intramural sports and tournaments, four outdoor trips and clinics, a challenge course, an aquatics center and racquetball courts.
Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2019

Commitment Element
Offer at least one (1) organized and facilitated fifteen (15) minute activity break (e.g., instant recess) on each school day.
Progress To Date

No update provided.
Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2019

Commitment Element
Provide at least one outdoor running/walking track that is open and available for use to individuals on campus and the community for at least three (3) hours per day.
Progress To Date

California State University, Fresno provides students, faculty, staff and the community with access to its 1-, 1.5- and 2-mile marked Bulldog Walking Trails for walks and runs through campus.
Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2019

Commitment Element
Offer a rental outdoor recreation equipment program for students.
Progress To Date

California State University, Fresno provides students with the opportunity to rent a range of outdoor equipment including basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, volleyballs and table tennis, racquetball and badminton sets.
Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2019

Commitment Element
Implement an integrated, comprehensive wellness program for individuals on campus that is provided annually.
Progress To Date

The Faculty Health Cohort and the Student Health and Counseling Center have partnered to bring the Healthier Campus Initiative to the California State University, Fresno campus and a campus-wide PHA Planning Coalition was formed to advise the three-year initiative. The Coalition meets four times per year and includes a diverse group of faculty, staff and student members. The PHA Planning Coalition works to implement, market and conduct research on programs and policies to improve health and wellness for all individuals on campus. For the 2018-2019 school year, programming included 232 opportunities to engage in fitness classes, activity challenges, health education programs and workshops. Resident assistants are also trained on general nutrition and physical activity recommendations and on campus health and wellness offerings.
Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2019

Commitment Element
Implement a program/policy that supports and accommodates breastfeeding for individuals on campus.
Progress To Date

California State University, Fresno provides access to eight lactation spaces on campus. Lactation rooms are comfortable, private spaces that each contain a comfortable chair, access to electricity and a table. Mothers expressing milk are expected to make their own arrangements for refrigeration, including sealed containers and proper storage, however ice packs may be available. The University maintains a policy requiring student and employee accommodations to allow adequate break time to express breast milk. Additionally, the Fresno State Programs for Children, on-campus early care and education programs, encourage the use of breast milk and have established specific guidance for its storage and feeding.
Implementation Date
April 2020
Reporting Date
June 2019

Commitment Element
Offer a minimum of three (3) types of fruits, three (3) types of vegetables, two (2) 100% whole grain products and no more than two (2) fried items on catering menus.
Progress To Date

California State University, Fresno created an "On the Lighter Side" menu as part of its updated 2019 catering menu. This menu features five buffet meal options that meet healthier food and nutrition guidelines mutually agreed upon by PHA and the University. Beverage options on the healthier menu include unsweetened tea and water.

Partner Statement

Fresno State had a very successful 2019 – our second year as part of the Partnership for a Healthier America. Our campus-wide planning coalition continued to advise the Healthier Campus Initiative towards the completion of twenty-three food and nutrition, physical activity/movement and programming guidelines. As of June 1st, seventeen guidelines were verified! As of October 31st, an additional four guidelines have been submitted. The highlight of 2019 was the installation and ribbon cutting of the National Fitness Campaign’s Fitness Court, making Fresno State one of only twenty elite campuses to have this state-of-the-art outdoor gym! The ribbon-cutting was held on Thursday, October 3rd followed by a FREE high intensity 15-minute work out on the equipment. This was the culmination of a two-year campus-wide effort. Healthy Campus Week had activities for faculty, staff and students, including a Stress Free Zone with therapy dogs and bubbles, a Fresh Fruit Walk along our one-mile marked Bulldog Trail and a large-scale outdoor yoga class with sixty participants. Fresno State was recognized by the Partnership for a Healthier America as a runner-up for the largest physical activity challenge. Over 1,300 people were in attendance at the week of events with a reach of over 34,000 over the social media airwaves.