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My Report
Last Modified: 11/29/2010
1. Choose your level of agreement for each topic below.
# Question Strongly Agree
Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree Strongly Disagree
Responses Mean
1
I feel that incentives would motivate me to participate in health improvement activities.
140 151 73 23 10 397 2.02
2
I feel that a wellness program is a valuable part of my overall benefit package.
209 133 42 10 7 401 1.69
3
I feel that my supervisor would support my participation in wellness activities.
169 131 73 19 7 399 1.91
4Valencia offers ways to learn more about better health.
156 198 43 3 1 401 1.74
5Valencia cares about the health of their employees.
155 184 49 9 5 402 1.82
Statistic I feel that incentives would motivate me to participate in
health improvement
activities.
I feel that a wellness
program is a valuable part of my overall
benefit package.
I feel that my supervisor would
support my participation in
wellness activities.
Valencia offers ways
to learn more about
better health.
Valencia cares about the
health of their employees.
Min Value 1 1 1 1 1
Max Value 5 5 5 5 5
Mean 2.02 1.69 1.91 1.74 1.82
Variance 1.00 0.79 0.95 0.48 0.68
Standard Deviation 1.00 0.89 0.97 0.69 0.82
Total Responses 397 401 399 401 402
2. Please indicate how much the following topics interest you.
# Question Extremely interested
Somewhat Interested
Not too interested
Not at all interested
Responses Mean
1
Health Risk Assessments that help you understand your risk for developing diseases and provide guidance on improving the quality of life.
141 183 51 19 394 1.87
2
Online health tracking devices (blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.)
132 145 90 26 393 2.03
3
Online condition centers (ie, look up information about a particular medical issue)
162 149 64 19 394 1.85
4 Healthy pregnancy programs 44 59 87 203 393 3.14
5 Weight management 181 131 55 30 397 1.83
6 Health coaching 142 161 59 32 394 1.95
7 Stress management 152 173 47 25 397 1.86
8 Nutrition coaching 190 148 42 20 400 1.73
9 Medical massage 174 119 57 44 394 1.93
10Alternative medicine (acupuncture, herbal supplement, etc.)
168 130 58 40 396 1.92
11 Physical activity / fitness 252 119 14 12 397 1.46
12 Tobacco cessation 26 27 76 265 394 3.47
13 Injury prevention / back care 106 148 86 57 397 2.24
14 Depression management 64 131 118 80 393 2.54
15 Medical self-care books 92 123 108 72 395 2.41
16 Getting optimal sleep 143 143 74 35 395 2.00
17 Heart disease 131 153 66 41 391 2.04
recognition / prevention
18 High blood pressure 111 139 93 51 394 2.21
19 Healthy cooking 216 140 23 19 398 1.61
20 Cancer prevention 162 160 52 25 399 1.85
21 Arthritis 106 149 86 51 392 2.21
22 Being an effective health consumer 146 162 60 27 395 1.92
23 Asthma and allergies 99 143 83 68 393 2.31
Statistic
Health Risk Assessments
that help you understand your risk for developing diseas
Online health tracking devices (blood pressure, cholesterol,
etc.)
Online condition centers (ie, look up infor
mation about a particular medical
Healthy pregnancy programs
Weight management
Health coaching
Stress management
Nutrition coaching
Medical massage
Alternative medicine (acupuncture,
herbal supplement, etc.)
Physical activity / fitness
Tobacco cessation
Injury prevention / back care
Depression management
Medical self-care books
Getting optimal sleep
Heart disease recognition / prevention
High blood pressure
Healthy cooking
Cancer prevention
Arthritis
Being an effective health consumer
Asthma and allergies
Min Value
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Max Value
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Mean
1.87
2.03
1.85
3.14
1.83
1.95
1.86
1.73
1.93
1.92
1.46
3.47
2.24
2.54
2.41
2.00
2.04
2.21
1.61
1.85
2.21
1.92
2.31
Variance
0.66
0.83
0.75
1.10
0.87
0.83
0.74
0.71
1.03
0.97
0.50
0.78
1.00
0.98
1.07
0.91
0.92
0.99
0.64
0.77
0.97
0.79
1.06
Standard Deviation
0.82
0.91
0.86
1.05
0.93
0.91
0.86
0.84
1.01
0.99
0.71
0.89
1.00
0.99
1.04
0.95
0.96
1.00
0.80
0.88
0.98
0.89
1.03
Total Res
394
393
394
393
397
394
397
400
394
396
397
394
397
393
395
395
391
394
398
399
392
395
393
ponses
3. Please indicate your preference of physical activities.
# Question Extremely Interested
Somewhat Interested
Not Very Interested
Not At All Interested
Responses Mean
1 Personalized fitness plans 220 124 29 18 391 1.60
2 Discounts on gym memberships 178 95 68 46 387 1.95
3 On-site fitness classes 245 93 39 17 394 1.56
4 On-site personal training 240 89 44 20 393 1.60
5Physical activity challenge programs
151 145 55 39 390 1.95
6 College training group or team 114 131 90 57 392 2.23
Statistic Personalized fitness plans
Discounts on gym
memberships
On-site fitness classes
On-site personal training
Physical activity
challenge programs
College training group or
team
Min Value 1 1 1 1 1 1
Max Value 4 4 4 4 4 4
Mean 1.60 1.95 1.56 1.60 1.95 2.23
Variance 0.67 1.11 0.70 0.77 0.93 1.05
Standard Deviation 0.82 1.05 0.84 0.88 0.96 1.03
Total Responses 391 387 394 393 390 392
4. Please indicate your preferences for each type of on-site class.
# Question Extremely Interested
Somewhat Interested
Not Very Interested
Not At All Interested
Responses Mean
1 Stretching 182 134 57 21 394 1.79
2 Toning / strength training 237 108 31 19 395 1.57
3 Exercise ball 106 140 103 41 390 2.20
4 Pilates 123 133 99 36 391 2.12
5 Core training 175 132 58 24 389 1.82
6
Exercise bands / dumbbells / home exercise equipment
162 138 62 32 394 1.91
7 Tai chi 124 109 99 57 389 2.23
8 Aerobics 135 124 87 43 389 2.10
9 Zumba 131 88 110 57 386 2.24
10 Yoga 175 93 77 45 390 1.98
Statistic Stretching
Toning /
strength
training
Exercise ball
Pilates
Core trainin
g
Exercise bands /
dumbbells / home exercise equipme
nt
Tai chi
Aerobics
Zumba
Yoga
Min Value 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Max Value 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Mean 1.79 1.57 2.20 2.12 1.82 1.91 2.23 2.10 2.24 1.98
Variance 0.78 0.69 0.92 0.92 0.82 0.89 1.11 1.01 1.16 1.11
Standard Deviation
0.88 0.83 0.96 0.96 0.90 0.94 1.05 1.00 1.08 1.05
Total Responses
394 395 390 391 389 394 389 389 386 390
5. Please indicate how likely you would be to participate in each of the following screenings if they were offered at work during the next year.
# Question Very Likely
Likely Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Responses Mean
1 Body composition / fat 181 135 49 32 397 1.83
2 Flexibility 176 140 55 25 396 1.82
3 Cardiovascular endurance / health 191 138 40 26 395 1.75
4 Blood pressure 199 131 41 28 399 1.74
5 Muscular strength / endurance 194 126 48 28 396 1.77
6 Cholesterol 202 133 37 26 398 1.72
7 Triglycerides (blood fats) 193 133 43 27 396 1.76
8 Glucose / diabetes 178 124 62 32 396 1.87
9 Hearing 171 128 64 30 393 1.88
10 Vision 189 112 60 34 395 1.85
11 Prostate (PSA) 45 44 61 228 378 3.25
12 Mammography 152 75 58 105 390 2.30
13 Osteoporosis 152 110 71 59 392 2.09
14 Pulmonary (lung) functioning 144 131 67 51 393 2.06
15 Colon 118 102 88 82 390 2.34
16 Thyroid 153 124 65 50 392 2.03
17 Sun / skin damage 182 136 43 33 394 1.81
Statistic
Body
composi
tion /
fat
Flexibility
Cardiovascular
endurance / health
Blood pressure
Muscular strength
/ enduranc
e
Cholesterol
Triglyceride
s (blood
fats)
Glucose / diabetes
Hearing
Vision
Prostate (PSA)
Mammography
Osteoporosis
Pulmonary
(lung) functioning
Colon
Thyroid
Sun /
skin
damage
Min Value
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Max Value
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Mean
1.83
1.82 1.75 1.
741.77
1.72
1.76
1.87
1.88
1.85
3.25 2.30 2.09 2.0
6
2.34
2.03
1.81
Variance
0.87
0.81 0.79 0.
820.84
0.78
0.81
0.91
0.89
0.95
1.14 1.53 1.16 1.0
5
1.25
1.07
0.87
Standard Deviation
0.94
0.90 0.89 0.
900.92
0.88
0.90
0.96
0.94
0.98
1.07 1.24 1.08 1.0
3
1.12
1.03
0.93
Total Responses
397 396 395 39
9396 398 396 39
6393
395
378 390 392 393
390
392
394
6. Please indicate your preference for each program format.
# Question Would prefer
Neutral
Would not prefer
Responses Mean
1 Accountability partner program 86 214 87 387 2.00
2 One-on-one health coaching (telephone) 83 194 107 384 2.06
3 Face-to-face health coaching 238 104 43 385 1.49
4 On-site support meetings 191 130 68 389 1.68
5 Off-site support meetings 53 177 141 371 2.24
6 Organized programs at the work site 255 101 31 387 1.42
7 Written self-help tools (i.e. workbook) 118 193 77 388 1.89
8 Computer-based self-help tools 200 141 49 390 1.61
Statistic Accountability partner program
One-on-one
health coaching (telephon
e)
Face-to-face health
coaching
On-site support meetin
gs
Off-site support meetin
gs
Organized
programs at the
work site
Written self-help tools (i.e. workboo
k)
Computer-based self-help
tools
Min Value 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Max Value 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Mean 2.00 2.06 1.49 1.68 2.24 1.42 1.89 1.61
Variance 0.45 0.49 0.47 0.57 0.47 0.41 0.49 0.49
Standard Deviation
0.67 0.70 0.69 0.75 0.68 0.64 0.70 0.70
Total Responses
387 384 385 389 371 387 388 390
7. Please indicate how likely you would be to take advantage of the following opportunities if they were offered at work.
# Question Extremely likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Extremely unlikely
Responses Mean
1 Healthier vending machine items 187 127 46 34 394 1.81
2 Healthier cafe items 233 112 23 25 393 1.59
3 Flexible schedule for exercisers 278 83 21 13 395 1.42
4Flexible schedule for lunch time workout (extra 30 minutes)
236 80 46 29 391 1.66
5
Wellness competitions between departments
144 106 63 80 393 2.20
Statistic Healthier vending machine
items
Healthier cafe items
Flexible schedule for
exercisers
Flexible schedule for lunch time
workout (extra 30 minutes)
Wellness competitions
between departments
Min Value 1 1 1 1 1
Max Value 4 4 4 4 4
Mean 1.81 1.59 1.42 1.66 2.20
Variance 0.90 0.74 0.55 0.91 1.30
Standard Deviation 0.95 0.86 0.74 0.95 1.14
Total Responses 394 393 395 391 393
8. Please indicate how likely the following incentives would be to motivate you to complete wellness initiatives.
# Question Very Likely
Likely Unlikely
Very Unlikely
Responses Mean
1 Discount medical insurance 273 70 29 25 397 1.51
2 Shirts, gym bags, water bottles, towels 137 129 90 42 398 2.09
3 Recognition ceremony 51 65 150 127 393 2.90
4Employer paid personal training, nutritional counseling, gym membership
281 76 21 17 395 1.43
Statistic Discount medical
insurance
Shirts, gym bags, water bottles,
towels
Recognition ceremony
Employer paid personal training, nutritional counseling,
gym membership
Min Value 1 1 1 1
Max Value 4 4 4 4
Mean 1.51 2.09 2.90 1.43
Variance 0.78 0.99 1.00 0.61
Standard Deviation 0.88 0.99 1.00 0.78
Total Responses 397 398 393 395
9. When would you be most likely to participate in wellness events? (Check all that apply)
# Answer Response
%
1 Early morning (4am - 8am) 116 30%
2 Morning (8am - 12pm) 58 15%
3 Lunch hour (12pm - 2pm) 155 40%
4 Afternoon (2pm - 6pm) 172 44%
5 Evening (6pm - 12pm) 154 39%
6 Other 24 6%
Other
4:30pm-6:30pm
weekends
5 pm - 8 pm
5pm-7pm
Saturday
5am-7am
variable hours
Saturday or Sunday
4:00-6:00pm
Saturday extended hours
5:15-6:15 pm
couple of hours before the sun goes down or just after sun rise. trying to avoid the strong sun exposure. have very light skin and have had skin removed due to sun exposure.
Weekends
none
never
Evening 4:30-6:00
weekend
Weekends
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Saturday mornings
As allowed by dept.
Statistic Value
Min Value 1
Max Value 6
Total Responses 392
10. What is the best way of communicating health information to you? (Check all that apply)
# Answer Response %
1 Email 377 96%
2 Flyers in interoffice mail 92 23%
3 Mailed to your home 42 11%
4 Voicemail 21 5%
5 Pop up messages on work computer 82 21%
Statistic Value
Min Value 1
Max Value 5
Total Responses 393
11. How long should a wellness program run if it includes a series of classes or events (i.e., fitness challenge)?
# Answer Response %
1 3 weeks 15 4%
2 4 weeks 50 13%
3 6 weeks 103 27%
4 8 weeks 76 20%
5 12 weeks 57 15%
6 Full semester 159 42%
Statistic Value
Min Value 1
Max Value 6
Total Responses 382
12. Would you be willing to contribute to the cost of the programs in which you wish to participate?
# Answer
Response %
1 Yes 266 69%
2 No 122 31%
Total 388 100%
Statistic Value
Min Value 1
Max Value 2
Mean 1.31
Variance 0.22
Standard Deviation 0.46
Total Responses 388
13. What are the barriers that may keep you from participating in a wellness program?
# Answer Response %
1 Time 212 54%
2 Money 59 15%
3 Location 68 17%
4 Other 57 14%
Total 396 100%
Other
not enough classes
Cannot do some activities because of recent foot surgery.
all of the above
time, money & location
Lack of interest
There's no fitness center at the Osceola Campus!
Organizational culture
Class offered too late in day.
Physical limitations
Time and money
There are no barriers for me.
Time and Location
this is not part of my work life
time and location
None, I exercise everyday
time and workload is too heavy
All of the above
level (most cater to the completely untrained)
All the Above
all are factors
money and baby
part time employee
Time and Location
Combination of above
None
All of the above
all the above.
Fatigue
The yoga I went to was nowhere near the intensity required to do good.
I already practice alternative medicine and yoga. Not really interested in allopathic approach.
Time, money & location
all of the above, esp money & time!!!!
Location & Time
time,money,location
types of classes
Time & Money
All of the above!
Not part of work
all of above
Have other things to do.
inertia, laziness
Money and Time
time and money
Time, Location, & Money
Money would not let me check both
All of the above
This question did not allow multiple answer selections. My answers are Time and Location.
All the above
Time & Location
Bad looking working out facilities
all of the above
All the above
All of the above-can't interfere w/work, and cost should fit w/in my budget.
Statistic Value
Min Value 1
Max Value 4
Mean 1.92
Variance 1.28
Standard Deviation 1.13
Total Responses 396
14. Age (optional)
# Answer Response %
1 Under 20 1 0%
2 20-29 33 9%
3 30-39 74 19%
4 40-49 101 26%
5 50-59 123 32%
6 60+ 53 14%
Total 385 100%
Statistic Value
Min Value 1
Max Value 6
Mean 4.22
Variance 1.38
Standard Deviation 1.18
Total Responses 385
15. Gender (optiona)
# Answer
Response %
1 Male 76 20%
2 Female 311 80%
Total 387 100%
Statistic Value
Min Value 1
Max Value 2
Mean 1.80
Variance 0.16
Standard Deviation 0.40
Total Responses 387
Text Response
Debi, you are doing a great job! Keep up the good work!
Offer a variety of classes after work.
I would love to see a staff gym at Winter Park Campus OR discounted Gym membership opportunities!
I would like to suggest a Belly Dancing Class for the West Campus
Offer discounts or incentive points for those attending workout programs outside Valencia (Y, Curves, Weight Watchers, etc.)
No suggestions. I'm just not interested.
I know it is hard to keep an onsite program at the Sand Lake Center, but it is nearly impossible for us to get to other campuses in time to participate in those options. YMCA membership reimbursement would be awesome.
Oh my if we could have extra time built in to participate in programs/classes etc., that would be wonderful!
You covered everything.
Thank you for asking for feedback.
Allow 30 minutes of worktime to be devoted to a fitness activity on campus on a daily bases.
Open a fitness center at the Osceola campus. There's less of an opportunity to stay (or get) in shape at this campus than at West and East.
Start after-work programs at 5:30 to allow time to change. In addition it might allow time to travel to another campus to participate in an alternate program/setting. Have some type of info brochure on the different programs/ instructor biography / and recommended clothing or equipment.
Clear policy statement from HR to supervisors that Wellness activities are a legitimate part of the work day.
I would also like to see some belly dancing classes as well as kickboxing.
All employees should have access to a fitness room to use, as well, a cafe that offers healthy foods at their job site....
Gym should stay open longer on Friday evening Gym should be opened earlyer on Saturdays and close later.
More aerobics, cardio and weight classes on West Campus. We should have at least 2 cardio-based classes per week. Right now all we have is Zumba once a week.
I would like to participate in yoga or Tai Chi 3 to five times per week during the mid-day or would like a negotiated monthly fee at the YMCA.
I really enjoy the wellness program and what is has to offer. Would love to see some yoga or zumba classes offered at 4:30pm so I could attend them immediately after my work day ends at 4pm.
It would be really nice if there were a fitness program in the fitness center for staff/faculty at the end of the day. Also, it would be a great help if Valencia gave employees 30 minutes 2 or 3 times a week to participate before work, at lunch or after work to participate in a program. For example you could have a program 12:30-1:30 or 4:30-5:30 where staff could have extra half hour for lunch or leave the work site 30 min early to participate.
Yoga offered more often to be useful.
I would love to be able to participate in some of the classes (Zumba!) but the timing does not work for me. I commute from Lake County everyday and am unable to stay late to participate.
Tai Chi at the DTC would be great. Also Multiple days of Yoga at the DTC would be great. I think a departmental or campus challenge sounds fun.
it would be nice to have time off to go and participate in the exercise you prefer. ex. leave 1/2 hr. early to play tennis 2 days a week, or ride a bike before it gets dark.
Accountability and group programs/sports would be incentives to continue a program; however, money is a factor, so if it is incorporated within the wellness program, and the employee does not have to pay, then it would be worthwhile. The time programs are offered always comes into play. I would prefer 4 pm, but we do not have time off from work, so 5:15 pm works well for now (I dislike sweating then going back to the office). The college could offer the employees flexible hours or use of work hours as an incentive to participate.
Include sessions for folks w/limitations, or older employees, so they can build up slowly without feeling conspicuous.
I can't think of any. I'm trying to take advantage of what's currently being offered.
More availability and options on Osceola
offer any session on ZUMBA with giselle on West... maybe a tuesday/wednesday. East has more options than West does for Zumba & I'm not sure the Tai Chi class has many participants.
Having the activities at a 2pm - 4:30 pm time slot.
I have no suggestions.
Definitely develop a policy regarding release time for wellness activities - the inequity of the privilege at CJI is disconcerting. Some departments have seemingly unlimited release time at any time of the day; others get no time. Thank you.
Make it a little more competitive.
Thank you for this survey. It has helped me evaluate what I would commit to do for my health. Different types of incentives: For example, points toward a discounted lunch in the cafe (with healthy meals, i.e. salads)
More programs on Osceola Campus, please.
Valencia is very pro-active in employee well-being. I exercise nearly everyday and I think the biggest challenge for a large organization's fitness initiatives are healthy eating becuase the the "super size" and fatty food culture of America. I compliment your efforts for a healthier organization.
I already see doctors so do not need advice beyond what my doctor has given me when it comes to many of the areas mentioned in the survey. I would love more yoga classes (I go to two a week at work, but I do yoga for 1-2 hours every day so would go to a third class if offered.)
Organized sports activities. Departmental competition with prizes for winners.
Workshops on dieting vs. wellness.
More class offerings on campus (Osceola)
Something geared more towards a discount gym membership for all employees and their families.
I already know what I have to do. I just have to do it, and after a full day of work, I don't have the energy anymore.
Improve the food selections and the cost in the cafeteria. It's awful now.
On-campus 12-step Overeaters Anonymous or Food Addicts Anonymous meetings. Many people with eating disorders--whether it be compulsive overeating, bulimia or anorexia--have benefitted from OA after finding that Weight Watchers, diets and gastric bypass failed them. How about a class on living without sugar? Sugar and fats are triggers for people who can't stop overeating.
I think this is a good start!
Yoga at lunch Monday/Wednesday/Friday East campus
Could VCC ban or confine smokers to designated areas so everyone does not have to walk through the smoke?
More activities at the Osceola Campus.
more fitness events/programs for somewhat athletic people. It seems that all the offerings are tailored for the completely untrained/overweighed, etc.
part of work activity.
The costs should be in the range that encourages vice discourages people to partcipate. I don't mind paying a small fee for services, but gyms offer many attractive packages and promises (key word here is promises) for small sums and don't deliver result and there is always unlying promises with contracts and auto-deductions. Also, all campuses need to be involved so participants are not having to drive so far to participate that costs become too much to make the program worthwhile.
I see many unhealthy professors and staff on campus. I think insurance premium cost benefits would help motivate, as money talks. I think the most unhealthy people are bumping up the costs of insurance and they do not pay the price for their behaviors we all do. I suggest a small incentive in the paycheck if the risk factors go down (ie weight, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, B/P. I suggest a small incentive in the paycheck if behaviors are documented. (ie participation in a walk/run, yoga, bike race, pedometer values, or other classes or events. Let's make departments/divisions responsible for the health and behaviors of their "team." How many in a division are participating? How much weight does the division need to loose?
Offer more classes at the osceola campus, I work on the west campus. But live in osceola county.
We need more than YOGA at Downtown.
Needs to have more activities around 6:30/7pm
The details are often ambiguous. I like to know exaclty what to expect when I am entering a new situation, especially when it's a sensitive topic like losing weight/getting in shape/personal health. Also, my department is very busy and short-staffed and I can't commit to meetings during work because, even though I always take my full hour, I don't always go to lunch at the same time. We depend on each other to ensure that the needs of our students are met, so I can't just leave whenever a meeting is scheduled. There have been several programs I have not signed up for because I wasn't sure what to expect or how to plan for it. I think if the information were a little more concrete and dependable, I would be more likely to participate.
Extra time during lunch once a week, for the class, were can participate.
I have enjoyed the walking program as well as some of the excerscise programs in the evenings. Maybe if an excercise program was offered during lunch it would be easier to attend.
Please extend (open until 9pm and then 7 on Fridays and until 2 on Sat)the hours weekly in the fitness center. Also, please offer Zumba and the FIRM workouts after 5:30 PM. Also, can the wellness incentive points be easier to understand.
If acupuncture could be included in our CIGNA health plan, that would be great! We have zero coverage for acupuncture, and sessions cost $75-$85 each.
The Wellness Program sucks for the West Campus! It really bites that East seems to be the better campus if your are health concious. I think the Wellness Program need to do more outreach instead of sending e-mails all the time. How about coming to the different campuses to meet employees and register them for activities. I thought the walking program would be monitored like Weight Watchers so that you're held accountable. More human to human contact. Get out there and get us into fitness and wellness. Let depts. compete against deapartments. Campuses against campuses. Let groups compete aginat groups where we get weighed in and monitored. Where we have to do a certain amount of exercise or we get booted out of the team or incentives for the team who loses the most weight with gift cards or cash or ... something meaningful like not having to pay the 60 for Weight Watchers. Make it exciting so that people want to do something.
At one point, there was a self-defense class held over at CJI, and it was awesome. Is it possible to bring something like that back? Where you are getting a good workout, but also real-life application and empowerment?
All is well
I really want to participate in the classes, but some of them are too late for me or during my class times. I really enjoy group exercise, especially pilates/yoga.
I tend to participate in individual wellness excercise off hours and not in groups.
Since the lockers in the West Campus Locker Room are always taken, perhaps they could be rented for the semester, with priority going to Faculty/Staff wellness participants
Make it clear to adjunct faculty that it is NOT for them.
I would like to see either aerobics (preferably) or Zumba twice a week. I fell that once a week session is not enough.
offer adjunct instructors an insurance program they can afford. for those of us having ten hours or less of income/week as our only income.
I really think Valencia is fortunate to have all of the programs it does. A little competition among departments would be inspiring and fun!
It's wonderful. Thank you.
Allow some work time (1.5 to 3 hours) each week to be used toward working out in the gym.
Since blood pressure and cholesterol reports are now required by Cigna, I would like to have that screening on a yearly basis. On or about the time of open registration for Cigna.
I especially like the idea of incentives -- for example, lowered premiums on health insurance for dependents.
We love Debi Jakubcin!
I think you all are doing a great job. While my answers may seem neutral in areas that is more due to my adherence to naturopathic medicine, yoga, qi gong, and reiki. I'm much more interested in alternative healing modalities and have been following them for over thirteen years.
Have more wellness programs on the West Campus. It appears that the East campus always have more classes offered at different times. Maybe have a "biggest loser" class and competition at VCC
no comment
Someone who can help and show you the equipment at all times so you know how to use it.
Biggest issue is Time and location for not participating. I have heard great things about the program from coworkers, but honestly I have not participated, other than attending the health fair. I work a second job and it is difficulty to fit in wellness programs with both jobs and my family. However, I just found out I have high colesterol, so I am very interested in participating somehow. Basic online info is a good start. I am glad to hear that Welness is now an official department here at VCC. Thanks for all you do!
I am not interested in mixing personal issues with work issues. I prefer to keep them in separate boxes.
Encourage groups to walk at lunch time. The more informal the better. If it did not require outside support from school or Aetna, even better.
Wellness program is great! I wish exercise classes for employees were offered everyday after 5:00 p.m. I go to Zumba every Monday and Wednesday at East whenever time permits. This time has proven to work for me ever semester. Kee up the good work!
It would be great to have a good and flexible (age wise and fitness wise) aerobic class twice per week at least on campus from after 5:00 p.m.
I like the discounted gym membership idea.
It would be nice to have the campus fitness centers open later for staff who finish their work day at 7:00p and for those who would like to exercise on the weekend. Providing more evening onsite exercise classes would be wonderful as well. Perhaps starting at 6:00p or 6:30p.
Offer more general aerobics classes, rather than Zumba or dance that is very specific and utilizes no weight training.
Would like to have a low-impact aerobics instructor for a low-impact class. In the past I've particpated in low-impact classes with high-impact instruction. Also I'd be very interested in having an additional 30 minutes added to the lunch hour for those that want to participate in lunch time activities like an exercise class. The extra 30 minutes would give time for showering and re-dressing.
Would love to see the Ballet Fitness class that is offered at East campus for credit, offered at West campus for fac/staff. One thing that makes it challenging to participate is that the sessions I'm intersted in are offered at lunch, too busy to leave the office when we need to cover advising and rotate lunches. Also, some work until 7pm so right after work doesn't always work either.
At Osceola Campus, the new Bldg 4 should have a small gym.
I oppose involving our health insurance provider, CIGNA,in our wellness program. I support the wellness program but this seems a bit invasive; CIGNA is in business to make money, and I feel like their interest in my wellness is purely financial.
Providing more fitness classes at Osceola especially between 5:00 p.m. and later.
Hire a registered dietitian and RN and others to help employees.
OSC NEED A PLACE TO WORK OUT
Release time to work out for say an hour or an hour and a half a week would encourage many people that are on the fence to start participating in fitness and workouts.
Get more folks participating. I'm concerned that we have a lot of overweight students, too.
Offering at least 30 mins a day or at least 3 times a week for employees to participate in exercise activities - such as classes, gym, or others that they have to verify through signing in without having to makeup that time