Healthier Campus Initiative

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

2019 Progress Report

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Year Committed: 2018

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
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2019

Commitment Element
Offer tray-less dining in at least seventy-five percent (75%) of dining venues.
Progress To Date

University of North Carolina at Greensboro implemented tray-less dining in all its Spartan Dining locations in 2009.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2019

Commitment Element
Provide, without a user fee, sixteen (16)-hour per day access to at least one (1) fitness or recreation center for all students.
Progress To Date

University of North Carolina at Greensboro provides students with free access to the Kaplan Center for 15 hours per day, on average, each week.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 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

University of North Carolina at Greensboro provides students, staff, faculty and members of the community with access to the Irwin Belk Recreation Track 7 days a week, from dawn until 11pm.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2019

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

The Outdoor Adventures Rental and Trip Center provides basic camping equipment at a low rental cost to University of North Carolina Greensboro students and community members.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2019

Commitment Element
Offer at least twenty (20) outdoor recreation clinics and/or trips during each academic year.
Progress To Date

University of North Carolina at Greensboro offered at least 67 outdoor trips and events during the 2019-2020 school year.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2019

Commitment Element
Make available certified personal trainers for all students.
Progress To Date

University of North Carolina Greensboro provides students with access to personal trainers for individual and partner personal training sessions at a nominal fee.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2019

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

University of North Carolina’s Center for Student Well-Being strives to provide education and develop students’ knowledge as it relates to their health and well-being. Campus-wide programming, workshops and online resources are available on wellness focus areas including, but not limited to, alcohol and substance use prevention, sexual health, nutrition and body image, mental health and violence prevention.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2019

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

University of North Carolina Greensboro has established a goal to support nursing mothers with a breastfeeding friendly campus. University and North Carolina State Government policy ensures nursing mothers have the time and space to express breast milk periodically during the workday. The University offers three permanent Nursing Mother Rooms, as well as two flexible rooms, with a clean, private space for mothers to pump or directly breastfeed. Refrigeration is not provided, and mothers are encouraged to bring coolers or ice packs. Campus-sponsored childcare facilities encourage breastfeeding onsite and are committed to feeding breastmilk provided to the facility.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2019

Commitment Element
Offer non-academic cooking skills classes that are available to students and incorporate fruits and vegetables.
Progress To Date

Each month, University of North Carolina Dining participates in the Compass “Teaching Kitchen” initiative. Students have the opportunity to make healthy recipes that are easy and convenient to prepare in their dorm rooms or kitchens. A chef and Registered Dietitian lead each event to share cooking and preparation methods, along with nutritional information about the item. Recent Teaching Kitchen classes included Pumpkin Pie in a Jar and Vegan Energy Bites.

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