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Learn the process of becoming a Certified Healthy Campus in Oklahoma, including application tips, stakeholder identification, and the benefits of certification. Access the application, gather required information, and involve relevant stakeholders. Start the journey towards promoting healthy behaviors on your campus.
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Objectives • Understand the process for becoming a Certified Healthy Campus. • Apply practical tips for completing CHC application. • Identify stakeholders who should be included in application process.
Background • “Certified Healthy”Oklahoma began in 2003 to recognize businesses working to improve employee health. • CHO added restaurants, schools, communities, and in 2011 campuses to the program.
Why get certified? • Encourage healthy behaviors – students, employees, visitors • Recruiting tool – setting a good example • Separate your campus from others • Help create a healthier Oklahoma
First Steps • Download application: okturningpoint.org/chp/chcampus/chcampus.html • Gather Basic information • Identify Primary Contact • FTE students • FTE employees
Identify Stakeholders • Academics • Human Resources • Recreation/intramurals • Multicultural Affairs • Campus Safety/Police • Disability Services • Counseling Services • Health Services • Environmental Health & Safety • Tobacco Policy makers • Volunteer Services • Sustainability Services • Others?
Words of Wisdom • Start early • Reach out to “stakeholders” • Consider applying as Healthy Business also
Questions? Suzy Harrington, DNP, RN, MCHES Mary.talley@okstate.edu 405.744.4968