Wellness Program

St. Norbert College has partnered with Prevea LeadWell, a local leader in wellness education and programming, to design a program specifically for our community. Beginning on Sept. 1, 2011, the college will offer a number of opportunities for you to manage your personal wellness including: 

Wellness Opportunities

GetFit A Prevea LeadWell instructor-led,12-week program (2 one-hour sessions per week) conducted in the Pennings Activity Center Gymnasium, at times intended to provide you with flexible choices. Offered both Fall and Spring semesters. (a fee will be charged for this program.)

Survivor Challenge An interesting and fun way to participate in team-based wellness activities – learning and supporting each other as we explore and reinforce healthy habits.

Maintain, Don’t Gain A program intended to provide insights and support on enjoying the holidays without the extra pounds.

Lose Big, And Win A program intended to help safely attain and maintain a healthy weight. (a fee will be charged for this program.)

Lunch & Learns “Well Said Wednesdays” – Six lunch time programs presented by Prevea LeadWell covering topics such as: eating, stress, balance, heart disease, and working out.

Walking Programs The St. Norbert College Health Center’s popular “Step it Up” program will now be offered both during the Fall and the Spring.

Biometric Screenings Quarterly, confidential on-site screenings for blood pressure and blood glucose (important early detection for diabetes).

Incentive Program A cash incentive to participate in these and other off-site wellness activities.

The St. Norbert College Wellness Vision Statement:
In support of its mission to provide an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development, St. Norbert College provides health and wellness resources to engage its employees in proactively reducing their personal health risks,  promoting safe, healthy behaviors, and improving their quality of life.  

The college believes that providing such resources reinforces the relationship between health, productivity, and the achievement of the college’s educational goals and can also have a positive impact on health care costs.