2. Spring/Summer Guide 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS 1
HEALTHY CHOICES
WELLNESS PROGRAM 2
EVENTS AND CHALLENGES 3
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES 4-6
ON-GOING PROGRAMS
AND SERVICES 6-7
LIVE BETTER BY CHOICE
B W WL CSBENEFITS WELLNESS WORKLIFE CAREER SERVICES
Medical, dental,
retirement, life
insurance
information
and resources
Nutrition,
physical activity
or weight
loss resources
and programs
Emotional
health, conflict
resolution, stress
management
and everyday
life resources
Enriching your
career, employment
experience or
exploring a new
occupation
Human Resources provides a broad spectrum of resources
and services to Grand Valley faculty and staff. As a team
we work diligently to bring you timely, meaningful,
professional development and health and wellness
opportunities. In order to continue to provide this service,
we ask for your cooperation. If you need to cancel, please
remove your name from the class list at least 24 hours in
advance. Failure to attend or to notify us regarding
cancellation may result in financial loss to the University.
GVSU has replaced the old seminar registration site with
Sprout. Register for all programs at www.gvsu.edu/sprout.
In an effort to expand informational seminars
and learning opportunities for faculty and
staff, Grand Rapids Community College and
GVSU are collaborating on programming. What
does this mean for you? Programming at either
college will be available to you as a GVSU
faculty or staff member. GRCC programming
includes both personal and professional
development. Visit www.gvsu.edu/sprout and
register as you would for a GVSU program. For
a complete listing of events, please visit Grand
Rapids Community College website for learning
at http://cms.grcc.edu/currentlearning.
GVSU & GRCC COLLABORATION ON PROGRAMS
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Health and Wellness
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3. Healthy Choices Wellness Program (B, W, WL)
Visit the Human Resources Health and
Wellness website and click on Healthy
Choices to sign up and learn more.
January 1, 2015-December 31, 2015
GET STARTED HERE
Earn a total of $300 by
completing all three components
$100
$100
$100 $100
$100
$100
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS
Complete a biometric
screen conducted free
at Grand Valley and a
health assessment
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS
Get an annual physical
from your own health
care professional and
complete a health
assessment
OR
ACTIVITY TRACKING
Log two activities each
quarter
ACTIVITY TRACKING
Log two activities each
quarter
ACTIVE MANAGEMENT
OF HEALTH RISKS
Obtain free coaching
followup
ACTIVE MANAGEMENT
OF HEALTH RISKS
Obtain free coaching
followup
NEW FOR 2015
1. Spouses and enrollees of the
household member program who
participate in “Know Your Numbers”
and “Active Management” components
are eligible to receive up to $200.
2. Enhanced tracking for all your healthy
choices activities on priorityhealth.com.
On campus screenings are no longer
available. Participants who missed the on
campus screens have the option to turn in
a physician form and complete the online
Health Assessment before May 31, 2015.
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4. Events & Challenges
Registration for events and programs is online at
www.gvsu.edu/sprout unless otherwise indicated.
FARMERS MARKET
Wednesdays 10:00am to 1:30pm
Parking Lot G
June through October
The main objective of the Grand Valley State University
Farmers Market is to create an atmosphere where local
food vendors can collaborate with GVSU in delivering
fresh and wholesome food for staff, faculty, students
and surrounding community members. Generating
profits for local farms while also providing the
community nutritional food options. We can make a
difference, and have fun doing it. Together we can plant
the seed to LIVE BETTER BY CHOICE.
Visit our website, www.gvsu.edu/farmersmarket for a
complete summer schedule and list of vendors.
GVSU FARMERS MARKET OPENING DAY:
SUMMER GRILL CHALLENGE
June 3, 11:00am to 1:00pm
LOCATION??
Attend opening day of market and vote for your favorite
grill recipe! Facilities Services staff guest grillers grill off
for public vote! Taste test each recipe for a $6 donation.
All proceeds go to a selected organization in need.
In the event of inclement weather, the challenge will
move to the following week.
COMPETITION NUTRITION (W)
May 4 through June 15
Register starting April 27
Competition Nutrition is a six-week program that
encourages you to eat healthier. You’ll earn points for
eating fruits and vegetables while receiving educational
tips and healthy recipes along the way. Whether you want
to lose weight, improve your health or have some friendly
competition with your co-workers, this challenge is for you!
Participants will choose a produce level for how many
servings of fruits and vegetables they want to aim to
eat each day:
LIKE ‘EM
LOVE ‘EM
GOTTA HAVE ‘EM
2+
servings
per day
3-4+
servings
per day
5+
servings
per day
ACTIVE COMMUTE WEEK COMMUTER
CHALLENGE (W)
May 11 through 15
Track your active commutes to work using the West
Michigan Rideshare tool through The Rapid and help
GVSU beat other area Universities and organizations by
accumulating the most trips. Daily prize drawings for
participants who track trips! Overall winners will be
announced during a Handlebar Happy Hour-Special
Edition hosted by the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle
Coalition.
Start at www.acwgr.org. Register for the challenge through
the West Michigan Ride Share link and select Grand Valley
State University from the drop down to make it count for
GVSU’s team and to qualify for prizes!
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5. Classes & Workshops
FAC/STAFF GROUP EX (W)
Session 1 May 5-June 27
Registration open 8am April 7, 2015
Session 2 July 7-August 29
Registration open 8am June 2, 2015
Ever wanted to try SPINNING, Yoga or strength training?
A variety of fitness classes are open to GVSU faculty, staff
and family members each Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer.
Two sessions are offered each semester.
SMALL GROUP FITNESS (W)
Spring/Summer Session is May 11-July 31
Cost is $60; opportunity to carry over payment
into the next series!
Are you ready to take your fitness level to the next step?
Small group instruction is an alternative to one-on-one
training. Whether it be for fat loss, general conditioning, or
elite level athletics, the added motivation of having others
working out in the same room with you, pushes you to a
new effort level. You will receive accountability, motivation,
support, experience and expert guidance to reach your
fitness goals at an economical rate. Class size is limited to
8 people.
INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI (W)
May 13 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Winter Hall 205
Calm your mind, enliven your spirit and strengthen and relax
your entire body through the practice of Tai Chi. Participants
in this beginners workshop will learn the full form of Thai Chi
moments, proper form and specific breathing techniques.
COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS (W)
FRESH, FAST AND FABULOUS
May 21 at 12:00pm
Pew Campus Winter Hall first floor lobby
Presented by Dawn Davies from the Kent County Health
Department.
MINDFUL EATING
June 9 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
James H. Zumberge 1012
In this 60-minute class you will learn why diets often don’t
work, tips for eating mindfully and how to use the hunger
scale to better identify your feelings of true hunger and
fullness.
COOKING DEMOS AT THE FARMERS MARKET
July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7
12:00pm-1:00pm at the GVSU Farmers Market
Registered Dietician, Jody Vogelzang presents recipe tips
and tricks for fresh and healthy cooking using ingredients
right from the market! Sponsored by Human Resources
and GVSU Department of Public Health. In the event of
inclement weather, demonstrations move to Russel H.
Kirkhof Center Room 2270.
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Registration for events and programs is online at
www.gvsu.edu/sprout unless otherwise indicated.
6. Classes & Workshops, cont.
FREE BIKE TUNE UPS (W)
June 17, July 15, August 19,
September 16, October 21
GVSU Farmers Market
11:30am-1:30pm
Own a bike and need a tune up? Bring your bike by the
Farmers Market and drop it off for a basic bike tune up.
Sponsored by Human Resources and the GVSU Outdoor
Adventure Center.
PLAN: PLAN FOR LAKER ADMISSION NOW (WL)
May 12 from 10:00am-12:00pm
James H. Zumberge Room 3000
When it comes to college planning, it may seem like
there are a million things to think about, but don’t worry
we are providing you, as the parent of a college-bound
student, an opportunity to ask the experts here at GVSU
about college planning. If you havea junior high or
early high school student, then the time to find out about
college admission is now. Please join us for a presentation
by Jodi Chycinski, Admissions and Erika Wallace, Financial
Aid to answer your questions regarding college admission.
Light refreshments will be served.
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING (WL)
May 19 and May 21 from 8:00am-12:00pm
Russel H. Kirkhof Center Room 2266
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, innovative
8-hour course designed to give you the tools to recognize
a range of mental health problems and the skills and
confidence to help someone in a mental health crisis. The
training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs
of addictions and mental illnesses. The course trains
participants to help people who may be experiencing a
mental health problem or crisis. You can expect to learn:
Risk factors and warning signs of mental health
problems
Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis
and addicition disorders
A 5-step action plan to help someone developing a
mental health problem or in crisis
Where to turn for help - professional, peer and
self-help resources
The training is provided by the Mental Health Foundation of
West Michigan.
RETIREMENT ROUNDTABLE (WL)
May 26 from 12:00pm-1:30pm
Richard M. DeVos Room 302E
“Retirefromwork,butnotfromlife.”M.K.Soni
Are you contemplating retirement within the next 5 years?
Does the thought of starting a new chapter in your life
scare you? Will you stay where you are and how will you
age? In addition to the financial aspect of retirement, there
are many other challenges. Join others who are searching
for ways to make the transition from a career to retirement
go smoothly.
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7. Classes &
Workshops, cont.
WHAT MOMMIES DO BEST (WL)
3rd Wednesday of the Month
12:00pm-1:00pm, James H. Zumberge 1012
Being a mom is the hardest and best job that you will ever
do! Working Mothers today confront not only conflicting
demands on their time and energy, but also conflicting
ideas about how they are to behave: they must be
nurturing and unselfish while engaged in child rearing, but
competitive and ambitious at work. Meet with other GVSU
Moms around interesting topics of discussion to both
young moms and more experienced moms. Faculty, staff
and students are all welcome.
ENCOMPASS, GVSU’S EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
SERVICE (WL)
Offered through GVSU Work Life Connections, Encompass
is GVSU’s employee assistance program. Faculty, staff and their
dependents have access to 5 free counseling session with a
trained and licensed professional counselor. All visits are stictly
confidential and can be set up by calling Encompass directly at
1.800.952.3586. Encompass is available to help with life’s
stressor’s including marriage counseling, relationship
challenges, parenting, anxiety, depression and more.
WHAT DADDIES DO BEST (WL)
May 21
June 25
August 13
12-1pm
12-1pm
12-1pm
KC 2264
JHZ 1012
JHZ 1012
“Therearetwolastingbequestswecangiveourchildren.
Oneisroots.Theotheriswings.”-HoddingCarter,Jr.
Are you a new father, either biologically or through a
blended family? Do you often wonder what other fathers
think about parenthood? Maybe your kids are grown and
you have some wisdom and advice to pass along to
newer fathers. Meet with other GVSU Dads for lively and
interesting discussion around a variety of topics related to
parenthood.
summer camp listing
Wondering what to do with your school-age child for
the summer? Visit www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness and
click on Summer Camps for a comprehensive listing
of summer camps in West Michigan. Beat the rush and
register early to gaurantee that your child will have a
great, fun-filled summer!
On-Going
Programs & Services
FACULTY AND STAFF AREA DISCOUNTS (B)
GVSU faculty and staff qualify for a number of discounts on
merchandise, services and programs in West Michigan including
vision services, fitness centers, car services, cell phone
providers and more! Check out our website for a complete list.
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BENEFITS INFORMATION CENTER (B)
The Benefit Information Center is a convenient online location
to get answers to questions that you may have in regards to your
benefits. It is also a convenient way to get access to information
that you will need to help make an informed decision on your
benefit options.
CAREER COACHING (CS)
Meet one-on-one with Career Coach Kim Monaghan for
professional development. Attend one of the many career-
enhancing workshops or email Kim directly at
HR_Career_Services@gvsu.edu. For workshop listings go to
www.gvsu.edu/sprout.
8. On-Going Programs & Services, cont.
GVSU CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCESS (WL)
Relieve job stress: manage differences, resolve conflict and
achieve a positive environment. Visit www.gvsu.edu/hro/crp
or contact Sue Sloop at sloops@gvsu.edu
SUPPORT FOR NURSING MOTHERS (WL)
GVSU supports returning to work nursing mothers by
maintaining private and comfortable Rooms for Nursing
Mothers. For a list of locations and more information, visit:
www.gvsu.edu/healthwellness/nursingmothers
PRIORITY HEALTH SERVICES (W)
Priority Health works with you to maintain good health. A
variety of free resources are available to all GVSU faculty,
staff and families including Care Management, Health
Coaching, wellness classes, fitness discounts and online tools.
Visit www.priorityhealth.com today.
GVSU FITNESS FACILITY TOURS (W)
Want to go to the gym but afraid you’ll get lost inside? Every
third Monday of the month tour the highlights of the GVSU
Fieldhouse. Register online at www.gvsu.edu/sprout. Tours
leave from the Recreation Center front desk at 12:00pm and
1:00pm.
On the Pew Campus and want a tour of the CHS Fitness
Stairwell or Winter Hall fitness room? Email
welintrn@gvsu.edu to set up a time.
WEIGHT WATCHERS AT WORK (W)
Learn how to eat right and live healthy. Health and Wellness
continues to offer up to $120 taxable incentive for
participation in the on-campus series. Register anytime. Visit
the Health and Wellness website for GVSU log in information.
Meetings are held in Russel H. Kirkhof Center on Thursdays
from 12:00pm-12:45pm.
LIFE EVENTS SUPPORT GROUPS (WL)
GVSU recognizes that our faculty and staff are dealing with
many types of life events. In order to provide support, we
offer the following groups:
Cancer Warriors Network
Alzheimer’s Support Group
What Daddies Do Best
What Mommies Do Best
Retirement Roundtables
Does not meet in Summer
Does not meet in Summer
See Page 6
See Page 6
Does not meet in Summer
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FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGEMENTS (WL)
Retain a healthy lifestyle: flexible work arrangements are
offered to staff members with supervisor approval.
Visit: www.gvsu.edu/fwa
HEALTH CARE BLUE BOOK (B)
Healthcare Bluebook tool from Priority Health makes health
care comparison shopping easy by showing a range of
prices, along with what is considered a Fair Price, for more
than 200 common procedures, including surgery, labs and
imaging tests. The price ranges displayed come directly from
what providers in the Priority Health network charge for the
procedures. Log into www.priorityhealth.com and click on the
Health Care Blue Book button on the homepage.
PRIORITY HEALTH COST ESTIMATOR (B)
Priority Health’s newest tool, the Cost Estimator, combines
doctor and facility pricing information with your personal
benefit and deductible balances to give a close estimate of
your out-of-pocket costs. Giving you a say in how you spend
your health dollars. Log into www.priorityhealth.com and click
on the Cost Estimator button in the center of the homepage.
RESOURCE AND REFERRALS FOR LIFE EVENTS (WL)
Find trusted providers for elder and child care, summer care,
financial and legal services, and convenience services through
Encompass (pet sitters, apartment finders, contractors and
much more). 1.800.788.8630
