IWC Strategic Goals 2013-2016

Goal 1: Integration of University Wellness Initiatives

Objective: Foster a campus culture of integration through collaboration between Fitness/Wellness, Intramurals, Health & Wellness Services, Counseling & Wellness Services as well as additional Student Life & Development departments and Academics

  • Strategy 1: Seek diverse representation on feasibility and planning teams
  • Strategy 2: Invitation to participate in Fall and Spring semester Team Wellness meetings
  • Strategy 3: Identify common goals and similar programs between departments; streamline efforts when appropriate


Objective: Collaborate with community entities such as, but not limited to, Winona Health, Live Well Winona, Minnesota State College Southeast Technical and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

  • Strategy 1: Co-host annual wellness fair
  • Strategy 2: Co-host annual wellness conference
  • Strategy 3: Participate in outreach opportunities
  • Strategy 4: Explore the expansion of existing and creation of new partnerships


Objective: Collect needs assessment data

  • Strategy 1: Gather existing data from collaborators
  • Strategy 2: Benchmark comparable university facilities and programs
  • Strategy 3: Conduct annual survey to students, faculty and staff
  • Strategy 4: Establish Team Wellness as a faculty and staff advisory group


Objective: Be a resource to the local community

  • Strategy 1: Provide outreach upon request and as appropriate to surrounding community


Objective: Reach a broad and diverse audience

  • Strategy 1: Focus on under served populations and create a welcoming environment for all

Goal 2: Evaluate Effectiveness of Customer Service, Programs and Services Provided

Objective: Gather metrics and data; report findings

  • Strategy 1: Collect metrics related to number of members, number of interactions
  • Strategy 2: Collect survey data for each program using standard paper and web-based surveys
  • Strategy 3: Collect customer service metrics using web-based survey
  • Strategy 4: Collect stages of change data using Personal Wellness Inventory

Goal 3: Sound Facility Management Practices

Objective: Ensure upkeep of IWC

  • Strategy 1: Provide checklists of shift responsibilities to Facilities Services
  • Strategy 2: Assign student employees with basic cleaning responsibilities
  • Strategy 3: Frequent communication with Facilities Services
  • Strategy 4: Refinement of repair and replacement plan

Goal 4: Continuous Development and Training

Objective: Increase expertise of IWC professional staff

  • Strategy 1: Professional staff encouraged to seek continuing education opportunities

Goal 5: Gain WSU National/International Recognition for IWC and Integrated Wellness Efforts

Objective: Identify opportunities to speak or present at conferences, write articles, serve on commissions and apply for awards