Healthier Campus Initiative

University of Colorado Boulder

2020 Progress Report

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
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2020

Commitment Element
Offer and identify as healthier at point of presentation at least three (3) desserts at both lunch and dinner that have no more than 150 calories as served.
Progress To Date

University of Colorado at Boulder offers at least five healthier desserts at all dining venues. Healthier desserts are identified with signage indicating they have 150 calories or less. Nutrition information for desserts is also available on the Nutrislice app.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2020

Commitment 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

University of Colorado at Boulder uses the Nutrislice menu website and app to inform customers of calorie and ingredient information for all food and beverage items offered in its dining venues.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2020

Commitment Element
a. 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. OR b. Offer a healthier catering menu that only includes foods and beverages that meet healthier food and nutrition guidelines.
Progress To Date

University of Colorado at Boulder offers a catering menu that features a range of healthier options including at least three types of fruit, three types vegetables, two 100% whole grain products and no more than two fried options.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2020

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

University of Colorado at Boulder Health and Wellness Services offers a range of services on campus to support students' health and well-being including recreation, medical care, counseling, advocacy, peer wellness coaching, health promotion and an annual Health and Wellness Summit. Health Promotion collaborates with student groups and campus departments in providing programs and services on the eight dimensions of wellness that positively influence student health.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2020

Commitment Element
Implement a mandatory health and wellness education online module to be completed by all incoming first year or transfer students, upon registering with the college or university.
Progress To Date

University of Colorado requires each incoming new student (freshman and transfers) to complete the online CheckUp & Choices WellCheck module before starting school. WellCheck addresses physical, emotional and social well-being and encourages students to set goals, reflect on their values and identify opportunities to translate them to their student experience.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2020

Commitment Element
Offer on the menu a minimum of one (1) wellness meal at each breakfast, lunch and dinner meal (if served).
Progress To Date

University of Colorado at Boulder offers at least one wellness meal at breakfast, lunch and dinner at all dining venues. The wellness meal of the day is written daily on a menu boards inside the dining halls and will be featured on the Nutrislice menu website. Marketing materials are also posted at individual food stations giving suggestions on how to create a healthy meal.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2020

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

University of Colorado at Boulder offers fewer total fried foods than the total number of platforms available across both lunch and dinner at the Center for Community, Sewall Dining Center and Village Center Dining facilities.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2020

Commitment Element
Post signage at each designated or marked crosswalk on campus requiring cars to stop for pedestrians
Progress To Date

University of Colorado at Boulder is working with the City of Boulder on its Vision Zero initiative to eliminate all severe traffic crashes involving people using all modes of transportation. As part of this initiative, the City of Boulder has implemented a policy that all crosswalks be appropriately labeled to stop or yield for pedestrians. Many crosswalks also have flashing lights that pedestrians can use to signal to drivers that they are crossing.
Implementation Date
September 2020
Reporting Date
November 2020

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

University of Colorado at Boulder's Outdoor Program offers students well more than 20 options of outdoor recreation trips and courses throughout the year. The variety of offerings include avalanche safety, skiing, snowshoeing, fly fishing, hiking, backpacking, indoor and outdoor rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, scuba and wilderness training.

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