This certification offers campus entities the opportunity to infuse holistic wellbeing practices into their colleges, department or units and earn recognition for their efforts.
Certify your organization by completing the Well Wolfpack Certified Workplace Online Form. Applications for the 2019-2020 Academic Year will be accepted beginning Monday, June 28, 2021. Certifications are offered at the following levels:
- Gold: 90% +
- Silver: 80 – 89%
- Bronze: 70 – 79%
Application Deadline: Friday, July 30, 2021
How to Certify
Step 1: Incorporate Wellness
Use the resources below to integrate wellness into your workplace. The online certification form uses a point-based system to evaluate your workplace based on your incorporation of the following health and wellbeing practices.
Your workplace can earn points in the following areas:
Active Workplace
- Does your workplace provide resources in written or online formats that address the benefits of physical activity? (Select all that apply)
- Brochures
- Videos
- Articles
- Newsletter
- Posters and/or Signage
- Emails
- Electronic Displays
- Other
- Has your workplace provided educational seminars or workshops on how to be more physically active?
- Yes
- No
- Please list any examples of the educational seminars or workshops provided related to physical activity. (Open-Ended)
- Does your workplace allow optional time for stretch and fitness breaks throughout the day?
- Always
- Sometimes
- Never
- Has your workplace posted information on bulletin boards, electronic boards, and other key locations to encourage the use of stairs?
- Yes
- No
- When appropriate, does your workplace encourage walking meetings?
- Yes
- No
- Does your organization participate in walking challenges (i.e. Step To It, Wolf Walks or any other walking challenges)?
- Yes
- No
- Does your workplace utilize active workplace tools? (ie. standing desks, active sitting balls, etc.)
- Yes
- No
- Does your workplace participate in group fitness activities? (i.e. Zumba, Yoga, etc.)
- Yes
- No
Emotional Well-being
- Does your workplace provide resources in written or online formats that address the benefits of emotional well-being? (Select all that apply)
- Stress
- Sleep
- Work-Life Balance
- Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FASAP)
- Time Management
- Anxiety
- Relaxation
- Other
- Did your workplace provide educational seminars, workshops, or presentations on stress management, sleep, time management or other emotional wellbeing topics?
- Yes
- No
- Please provide examples of past educational seminars, workshops, or presentations on stress management, emotional wellbeing, or time management. (Open-Ended)
- Does your workplace encourage breaks throughout the day to recharge?
- Always
- Sometimes
- Never
- Does your workplace support employees' use of regular vacation and sick leave as needed?
- Yes
- No
- Does leadership demonstrate an understanding and commitment to work-life balance?
- Yes
- No
Nutrition
- Does your workplace provide resources in written or online formats that address the benefits of healthy eating? (Select all that apply)
- Brochures
- Videos
- Articles
- Newsletter
- Posters and/or Signage
- Emails
- Electronic Displays
- Other
- Did your workplace provide educational seminars, workshops, or classes on the benefits of and guidelines for healthy eating?
- Yes
- No
- Please provide examples of past educational seminars, workshops, or presentations on benefits and guidelines for healthy eating. (Open-Ended)
- Does your workplace have at least one water source available to employees (ie. water fountain, hydration station)?
- Yes
- No
- Does your workplace make dietary accommodations (ie.vegan, gluten-free, etc.) for employees and participants when hosting meetings, conferences, and special events?
- Yes
- No
- Does your organization provide healthy food and drink options (ie. vegetables, fruit, water, etc.) when hosting meetings, conferences, and special events?
- Yes
- No
Culture of Wellness
- Does your workplace provide resources in written or online formats that help to create a culture of wellness? (Select all that apply)
- CVS Minute Clinic Tobacco Cessation
- Employee Benefits
- Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
- Healthy Living Series (or Healthy Living at Home Series)
- Flu Shot Clinics
- Step To It (Step Challenge)
- Financial Well-being Workshops
- Information on Employee Appreciate Events
- Wolfpack Way of Life: NC State Wellness Fair
- Other
- Has your workplace provided wellness communication such as emails, newsletters, etc. to promote wellness?
- Yes
- No
- Have workstations in your organization been evaluated by Environmental Health & Safety to ensure they are ergonomically sound?
- Yes
- No
- Does your organization provide a private space and adequate time for lactating mothers?
- Yes
- No
- Does your organization have an active and engaged NC State Wellness Champion?
- Yes
- No
- Please provide the first and last name of the NC State Wellness Champion(s) in your workplace: (Open-Ended)
- Does your workplace celebrate success with regard to wellness initiatives and behavior change?
- Yes
- No
- Does your workplace demonstrate an understanding of the value and importance of wellness?
- Yes
- No
- Does the leadership of your workplace consistently articulate the value and importance of wellness (ie.making the connection between wellness and productivity/performance)?
- Always
- Sometimes
- Never
- Does leadership in your workplace participate in wellness-related programs and activities?
- Always
- Sometimes
- Never
- Does the leadership of your workplace serve as a role model for prioritizing wellness and work-life balance (ie. participates in wellness events, takes breaks during the workday, etc.)?
- Always
- Sometimes
- Never
- Has your workplace created any educational seminars, workshops, challenges or presentations to support the wellbeing of your its members during the impact of COVID-19?
- Yes
- No
- Please provide examples of COVID-19-related educational seminars, workshops, challenges or presentations that created to support the wellbeing of your workplace peers. (Open-Ended)
Step 2: Submit Certification
Be sure to review the criteria listed in “Step 1” to prepare for your application submission.
Step 3: Promote Your Achievement
Be sure to use the certification as a way to promote your workplace, including displaying your Well Wolfpack Certified Workplace seal in your office or on your website.
Certified Workplaces
| Workplace | Certification Level | Certification Year |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Advising Programs & Services | Gold | 2018 |
| Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes | Bronze | 2019 |
| BTEC: Engineering | Gold | 2018 |
| CALS: Human Resources | Silver | 2019 |
| Center for Environmental Farming Systems | Gold | 2017 |
| CHASS: Department of English | Silver | 2019 |
| CNR: Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management | Silver | 2017 |
| College of Sciences: Office of the Dean | Bronze | 2018 |
| College of Veterinary Medicine | Silver | 2018 |
| Counseling Center | Bronze | 2017 |
| DASA: Business Administration | Bronze | 2019 |
| DASA: Career Development Center | Bronze | 2019 |
| DASA: Fraternity and Sorority Life | Gold | 2019 |
| DELTA: Provost’s Office | Gold | 2020 |
| EcoVillage Living-Learning Initatives | Bronze | 2018 |
| Exploratory Studies | Gold | 2017 |
| Facilities: Building Services | Silver | 2017 |
| Facilities: In-House Construction Management | Bronze | 2017 |
| Industry Expansion Solutions: Engineering | Gold | 2019 |
| Insitute for Nonprofit | Silver | 2018 |
| Institute for Emerging Issues | Silver | 2020 |
| McKimmon Center for Extension & Continuing Education | Gold | 2019 |
| NC Cooperative Extension – Currituck County | Bronze | 2018 |
| NC Sea Grant and NC Water Resource Research Institute | Silver | 2018 |
| NC State Human Resources | Silver | 2018 |
| NC State Human Resources: University Temporary Services | Silver | 2018 |
| NC State Transportation | Gold | 2018 |
| Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity | Silver | 2019 |
| Office of Contracts and Grants | Gold | 2017 |
| Office of Information Technology | Silver | 2018 |
| Office of the University Architect | Silver | 2017 |
| Real Estate & Development | Bronze | 2018 |
| Rural Works! | Bronze | 2018 |
| Shelton Leadership Center | Bronze | 2019 |
| Student Health Services | Gold | 2018 |
| Study Abroad Office | Bronze | 2018 |
| Sustainability | Bronze | 2017 |
| The Graduate School | Gold | 2018 |
| University Communication & Marketing | Silver | 2018 |
| Wellness and Recreation | Gold | 2018 |
Questions?
For all inquiries, please contact Wolfpack Wellness at wolfpack-wellness@ncsu.edu.