Mary Baldwin University
2019 Progress Report
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
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Implementation Date
September 2021Reporting Date
November 2019Commitment Element
Implement a local food procurement program that increases procurement of local and sustainable foods.Progress To Date
In 2009-2010 Mary Baldwin University began a campaign to increase sustainable practices and procurement of local food. Since then, the University launched its "Buy Local" program, implemented a "Destination Local-Fresh" food bar in the dining hall highlighting local foods purchased and prepared for students and celebrates Food Day with a farmers market and a dinner featuring local foods. In SY 2019-2020, local purchases account for 35.5% or $362,795 of the total food and beverage budget. In SY 2020-2021, the University expects to increase its local purchases by 3%.
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Implementation Date
September 2021Reporting Date
November 2019Commitment Element
Offer tray-less dining in at least seventy-five percent (75%) of dining venues.Progress To Date
Mary Baldwin University implemented tray-less dining in its Hunt Dining Hall in 2008.
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Implementation Date
September 2021Reporting Date
November 2019Commitment Element
Offer on the menu a minimum of one (1) wellness meal at each breakfast, lunch and dinner meal (if served).Progress To Date
Mary Baldwin University offers at least one wellness meal at breakfast, lunch and dinner at its Hunt Dining Hall. Wellness meals are promoted to students, faculty and staff at the point of presentation with a signage and a display plate showcasing the full meal.
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Implementation Date
September 2021Reporting Date
November 2019Commitment 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
Mary Baldwin University offers at least five fruits, five vegetables, and two 100% whole grain options at both lunch and dinner.
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Implementation Date
September 2021Reporting Date
November 2019Commitment 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
Mary Baldwin University offers fewer total fried foods than the total number of platforms available across both lunch and dinner at the Hunt Dining Hall.
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Implementation Date
September 2021Reporting Date
November 2019Commitment Element
Label food and beverage items offered with calories per serving at the point of presentation OR Designate healthier food and beverage options using a healthy icon at the point of presentation.Progress To Date
Mary Baldwin University identifies all food and beverages with calories, other nutritional information and the Chartwells “Balanced U” healthy icon system at the point of presentation and online.
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Implementation Date
September 2021Reporting Date
November 2019Commitment Element
Offer a comparable plant-based food option at every platform serving meat.Progress To Date
Mary Baldwin University offers a wide range of plant-based food options, with at least one plant-based entrée or side at every platform serving meat.
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Implementation Date
September 2021Reporting Date
November 2019Commitment Element
Make free water available in all dining, recreational and educational facilities.Progress To Date
Mary Baldwin University makes free water available in all dining, recreational and educational facilities through a combination of water fountains and bottle filling stations.
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Implementation Date
September 2021Reporting Date
November 2019Commitment Element
Make available Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) for personal nutrition assessments and counseling to all studentsProgress To Date
Mary Baldwin University provides students with access to a Registered Dietitian to conduct nutrition assessments and nutrition counseling. The dietitian receives student referrals from the Health center, coaches and professors. She is involved in new student and parent orientation and also provides classroom lectures on nutrition topics.
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Implementation Date
September 2021Reporting Date
November 2019Commitment Element
Dedicate at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the primary campus recreation center floor space to areas for physical activity.Progress To Date
Mary Baldwin University has dedicated 78 percent of its 40,000 square foot Physical Activities Center to areas for physical activity and recreation.
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Implementation Date
September 2021Reporting Date
November 2019Commitment Element
Offer a minimum of forty (40) total: a. Diverse non-competitive group fitness opportunities during each academic year. AND b. Diverse competitive sports, intramural or informal recreation opportunities each academic year.Progress To Date
Mary Baldwin University offers a range of diverse competitive and non-competitive fitness opportunities and is making progress toward its goal to provide 40 unique physical activity offerings. The University is currently offering 25 activity opportunities including at least 10 varsity athletic offerings, six club sports, three recreational clubs with an activity focus, five unique group fitness classes and a weekly Beat Cancer Bootcamp.
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Implementation Date
September 2021Reporting Date
November 2019Commitment Element
Offer, without a user fee, a minimum of one (1) monthly 'how to' physical activity/ movement class that introduces students to new activities.Progress To Date
Mary Baldwin University offers a variety of drop-in group fitness classes including classes designed for beginners.
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Implementation Date
September 2021Reporting Date
November 2019Commitment 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
The Mary Baldwin University Track is open and available to students, faculty, staff and the members of the general public at all times, except during use by the varsity soccer team.
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Implementation Date
September 2021Reporting Date
November 2019Commitment Element
Implement an integrated, comprehensive wellness program for individuals on campus that is provided annually.Progress To Date
Mary Baldwin University has established an interdisciplinary team to determine the needs and direction of the University for wellness programming. The team consists of representatives from the Health Center, Psychology and Sociology, Student Life, Academics and Nutrition and Wellness and meets each Fall and Spring. Current wellness offerings include classroom education, campus seminars, small group speakers and individual coaching and education on a wide range of wellness topics such as emotional, physical, social, spiritual, occupational, environmental and intellectual wellness. Resident assistants receive training on wellness opportunities.
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Implementation Date
September 2021Reporting Date
November 2019Commitment Element
Offer a rewards-on-benefits structured program that gives insurance premium discounts and/or rebates to individuals on campus who participate in a wellness program designated by the health insurer or campus.Progress To Date
Mary Baldwin University provides access to a quarterly wellness initiative. Employees receive $25 per month for completing a biometric screening and online health survey and participating in a variety of activities designed to improve health and well-being. Employees are required to select eight activities per year which include, but are not limited to, participating in annual screenings, wellness exams and immunizations, engaging in health, nutrition and/or physical activity programs and attending wellness events and wellness coaching.
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