桃瘾社区

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Resources for Faculty and Staff

Creating a Culture of Kindness: Workshops Available

One-hour interactive workshops help individuals and departments create and maintain a culture of kindness. Participants receive a one-page overview of their kindness strengths along with a comprehensive toolkit including practical suggestions and resources to reinforce these concepts.

If you, your department, or several people in it are interested in finding out what your individual kindness strengths are and how you can optimize them, contact Dr. Sue Maxam, Assistant Provost for Wellness, at smaxam@pace.edu or wellness@pace.edu for more information. Individual sessions are also available.

Emotional

Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships

Events

Mindfulness Tools to Boost Well-being and Resilience. This September 2022 event addressed excitement and anxiety that comes along with the start of a new school year. to learn about the what, how, and why of Mindfulness.

鈥淔or a person to perform their best鈥搃n the office, on the field, or in the classroom鈥搊ne must pay special attention to their mental health and wellbeing. For me, tools such as meditating every morning, regular exercise, eating sensibly, and getting enough sleep are essential for peak performance. A healthy dose of optimism, gratitude, and meaningful friendships goes a long way as well.鈥 鈥揓erry McKinstry, Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs

    • General Mental Health Resources. List of mental health resources, as well as helpful 桃瘾社区 resources, including tips on stress reduction, coping after a crisis, and suggested apps.
    • Just in Case. This one-stop resource provides potentially life-saving mental health information with vital information and support options, just in case you or a friend needs help.
    • New York City: The Thomas J. McShane Center for Psychological Services. This training clinic for 桃瘾社区鈥檚 well-established psychology-training program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), works to remove barriers to care, by providing high-quality, evidence-based treatments at an affordable rate to meet the needs of all 桃瘾社区 community members. The Center provides individual and group therapy as well as assessment/testing services for adults, children, couples, and families.
    • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Calling or texting 988 connects to mental health professionals who provide 24/7, confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress.
    • FREE Mental Health First Aid course from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing trains faculty and staff to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Courses are offered each month. Learn more and sign up today for the MHFA course.
    • Timely.com offers valuable resources for faculty and staff working directly with students:
    • New York City Referral Lists and Westchester Referral Lists. 桃瘾社区鈥檚 Counseling Centers provide external resources for the following:
      • Alcohol and drug addiction
      • Domestic and partner violence
      • Eating disorders
      • Emergency services
      • Hospitals
      • Housing emergencies
      • Legal aid
      • Pregnancy counseling
      • Rape and sexual abuse
      • Services for LGBTQA students
      • Sexually transmitted infections and diseases
      • Students with disabilities

Environmental

Good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being

    • Institute for Sustainability and the Environment. Committed to the protection of human and natural resources, there are organic gardens on the New York City and Pleasantville campuses. In Pleasantville, there is also a 50-acre forest, interpretive nature trail, and hiking trails.
    • New York City: . There is a garden open to the 桃瘾社区 community on the corner of Spruce Street and Gold Street.
  • New York City

    • . Citibike offers bikes that are available for use to travel around NYC. This way students and staff can spend more time outdoors and in nature.
    • . City Hall Park, Battery Park, Central Park, Prospect Park, and more. These parks are located just a few blocks or a subway ride away from 桃瘾社区 and are open to the general public. Check the link to find a park for a walk, picnic, or to sit and enjoy the view.
    • . This app is used for finding farmer鈥檚 markets around New York City.

    Westchester County

    • . This park is located across the street from the Pleasantville campus. It offers trails and picnic amenities.
    • . This state park, which is covered in hiking trails, is located close to the Pleasantville campus.

    Articles, Podcasts, and More

    • . Learn ways to make your environments safer.

Financial

Satisfaction with current and future financial situations

Intellectual

Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills

    • Continuing Education. 桃瘾社区 offers extensive opportunities for those wishing to continue their education, including programs in business and construction management, as well as courses to advance your career and learn new skills.
    • Faculty and Student Research. At 桃瘾社区, faculty and students are on the cutting edge of innovative research across disciplines. Students often collaborate with faculty mentors on studies to solve real-world problems.
    • . 桃瘾社区鈥檚 extensive library system, including physical locations on each campus and a far-reaching online catalog, connects you to resources on whatever sparks your interest.
    • Tuition Remission. For faculty and staff looking to pursue a degree or take courses, 桃瘾社区 offers tuition remission for eligible employees.

Occupational

Personal satisfaction and enrichment derived from one鈥檚 work

    • Benefits. 桃瘾社区 benefits encompass basic insurance coverages (medical, dental, life and disability), retirement, flexible spending accounts, educational benefits, and wellness programs.
    • Education. Your educational benefits at 桃瘾社区 are designed to provide opportunities for you, and your family, to pursue a degree at 桃瘾社区 or another higher education institution.
    • Employee Handbook. Review 桃瘾社区鈥檚 Employee Handbook for guidelines, policies, and procedures, and to ensure you make the most of your employment at 桃瘾社区. New to 桃瘾社区? Check out our Onboarding website.
    • Employee Recognition Program. The Employee Recognition program provides an opportunity to formally recognize your many accomplishments.
    • Holidays. Make the most of your time off to enjoy that work-life balance.
    • Manager鈥檚 Toolbox. A one-stop site to provide managers with the human resources information, guidelines, and forms you need.
    • Plum Benefits. As an employee of 桃瘾社区, you have access to exclusive employee entertainment benefits through Plum Benefits, powered by TicketsatWork.
    • Professional Development. 桃瘾社区 Human Resources department offers programs and coaching designed to build management skills, interpersonal and communication skills, and technical skills. All University employees are eligible to attend workshops and programs. Check out the list of available Training Programs.
    • Volunteer Release Time. Interested in volunteering? Full-time employees are entitled to 8 hours release time each 6 months with supervisor permission. Part-time employees can receive 4 hours. For more information about this benefit contact Employee Relations at employeerelations@pace.edu
    • Work-life balance. Human Resources has a variety of benefits designed to provide programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life.

Physical

Recognizing the need for physical activity, diet, sleep, and nutrition.

鈥淎 walk in nature does wonders for the body, heart, and soul!鈥
鈥揝ue Maxam, PhD, Assistant Provost for Special Projects and Retention Initiatives

    • Athletic Classes. 桃瘾社区 offers various live and remote athletic classes including yoga, Zumba, bootcamp, cardio classes, and more.
    • Food Pantries on Campus. Three nutritious meals a day is a human right. Visit the 桃瘾社区 Mobile Food Pantry(Pleasantville Campus) or the Provisions Food Pantry (New York City Campus) for a selection of fresh food to take with you. Both options are available to faculty and staff, regardless of full-time/part-time status. Any member of our community that is experiencing food insecurity is welcome.
    • Flu Shots. University Health Care has a supply of seasonal flu vaccines available. Schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine. Register and complete forms on the Patient Portal.
    • Health and Wellness Classes, Webinars, and more. Aerobics, yoga, tai-chi, nutrition information, and more. Check out this website for weekly event updates.
    • Health and Wellness Contests. 桃瘾社区鈥檚 Human Resources Division offers various health/wellness contests to win gift cards, and more.
    • Mindfulness. The College of Health Professions has a mindfulness website with myriad resources, videos, and tools to aid the entire 桃瘾社区 community to embrace 鈥The awareness that unfolds as we pay attention, on purpose, in the present moment, nonjudgmentally.鈥
    • Basketball court, weight room, and other facilities available to the community.
    • Preventive Care Incentive Program. This program is designed to encourage annual preventive care examinations. If you are enrolled in the University's medical plan, you are eligible to receive a cash payment (up to $240) for having certain qualified preventive examinations during the plan year, from January 1 through December 31.
    • Westchester: . The Pleasantville Gym is available for faculty and staff. Link to registration form.
    • . Free Nutrition Programs, including meal planning course, recipes, weight loss course, workshops, challenges, and private communities
    • . Trying to quit? Join us in November for the Great American Smokeout.
    • . Use the Healthy Eating Plate as a guide for creating healthy, balanced meals鈥攚hether served at the table or packed in a lunch box.
    • offers resources to learn about healthy eating at every stage of the lifecycle. Check out the MyPlate Kitchen section for recipes tailored to your specific needs.
    • recognizes that when it comes to identity and eating disorders, one鈥檚 experience should be understood within the broader cultural context of oppression. Find resources and support for athletes, people of color, LGBTQ+, Health at Every Size, and much more.
    • . NYC offers a variety of things to do, places to go, and activities to engage in!
    • . With traditional diets as your blueprint, there is hardly a more delicious route to optimal health and wellbeing
    • offers a variety of things to do鈥攅ntertainment related to sports, food and drink, shopping, and outdoor activities.

    Articles, Podcasts, and more

    • Best Free Fitness Apps
    • . A weekly show from Christy Harrison dedicated to helping make peace with food and break free from diet culture.
    • For people fed up with fixing and fighting food.
    • . The 10 Best TEDTalks About Healthy Living, Fitness, and Wellness.
    • Yoga Studio. A newly renovated yoga studio space can be found on the bottom floor of Aloysia Hall.

Social

Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system

Events

#BEKIND 21. Celebrating Acts of Kindness. #BEKIND 21 is Lady Gaga鈥檚 campaign to spread kindness to others and ourselves. This event took place in October 2022 and you can to find out how you can be a part of this national movement.

"Even though life has its obstacles, it鈥檚 important to smile at every situation. Consider it an opportunity to show your strength and abilities!" 鈥揗adia Bestman, Program Coordinator, Public Affairs

    • Athletic Classes. 桃瘾社区 offers various live and remote athletic classes including yoga, Zumba, bootcamp, cardio classes, and more.
    • Health and Wellness Contests. 桃瘾社区鈥檚 Human Resources Division offers various health/wellness contests to win gift cards, and more.
    • . NYC offers a variety of things to do, places to go, and activities to engage in!
    • offers a variety of things to do/entertainment related to sports, food and drink, shopping, and outdoor activities.
    • Haub Law staff and faculty: Local bar associations, including , offer a variety of social gatherings throughout the year in which faculty and staff can attend to both network and meet new people in the field of law.

Spiritual

Expanding our sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Spirituality at 桃瘾社区 is a broad concept that may or may not engage us in religious activities. Spiritual wellness represents one鈥檚 personal beliefs, values, and a commitment to finding meaning, purpose, and a sense of balance and peace. It includes experiencing an openness to love and joy with a sense of gratitude and mindfulness. Spiritual wellness connects one to the moment, self, others, nature and the significant or sacred.

鈥淢y daily yoga and meditation practice is an essential part of my wellbeing routine鈥
Dr. Sophie Kaufman, Assistant Dean for Grants and Strategic Initiatives, College of Health Professions

  • NYC Spiritual Emphasis Week takes place each April. Email NYC Center for Student Engagement for a list of programs aimed at educating the campus community about spirituality and faith.