Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL

Q: What is “Work Well @ UND?”
A: Work Well is the University of North Dakota employee health improvement program.  Its mission is to assist employees to live longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives and to encourage employees' personal and professional productivity by addressing health and well-being issues at the worksite.  Its vision is to assist the University of North Dakota to become a preeminent leader in higher education that inspires, supports and empowers all its beneficiaries to achieve an optimal level of physical, occupational, social, emotional, intellectual, environmental and spiritual health while enhancing their work and personal productivity.

Q: Why should I participate?  What’s in it for me?
A: If a healthier lifestyle and tons of FUN isn’t enough to convince you, go for the prizes! 

Q: Can worksite wellness programs actually improve employee health status?
A: Yes, numerous reviews of the literature since 1996 by the Center for Disease Control or the American Journal for Health Promotion have shown good documentation of health program’s effectiveness. Of the studies reviewed, all showed that worksite wellness programs could produce significant improvement in employees’ health.

PARTICIPATION

Q: I’m not a benefited employee.  Can I still participate?
A: Yes. Non-benefited employees can participate in most programs offered at little or no cost. However, the monetary incentives are only for benefited employees, at this time.

Q: What if I’m not a member of the Wellness Center?  Can I still participate in Work Well?
A: Absolutely!!

Q: How do I get entered into the raffle drawings?
A: To be entered into the raffle, you must at least complete the Free Health Risk Assessment, plus the free screenings for the higher raffle.  You will only be eligible for one drawing per year (1st semester or 2nd semester).  See page 2 of your guide for more details!

REGISTRATION

Q: What is this going to cost me?
A: Absolutely nothing to register!  (There may be some classes that do have a registration fee.)

Q: Once I register, how do I log back in as a participant?
A: Go to the Work Well homepage menu (located on the left side of the page), click on “login/register” and enter your username and password. (username = Empl ID; password = your last name)

Q: I forgot my username and/or password.  What do I do?
A: Go to the Work Well homepage menu (located on the left side of the page) and click on “login/register”.

ACTIVITY LOG

Q: How do I get the tracking logs on paper?
A: You should have received the calendar logs in your registration packet. If you have misplaced them you can download the logs.

Q: Should I mail my completed activity log at the end of the program?
A: That is up to you.  The paper log is simply a tool for you to keep track of your progress.  However, at the end of each month, there will be a prize drawing for those that have used the log.  For every week that you track your progress, your name will be entered into the drawing. 

Also, if you turn in your log, your progress will be entered online by Work Well staff.  A final report will be available to you at the end of the program, if you like. 

Q: How do I turn in my logs?
A: You can send your log to Amanda Eickhoff, Stop 8365 through campus mail.  Logs must be received by the first Friday of the next month to be entered into the drawing.

Q: Do I have to log onto the computer daily/weekly to input my exercise information?
A: You have the option to use the interactive activity log on the computer daily/weekly to log the days you are physically active or consume your fruits/vegetables.  You can also print the activity logs on paper and keep track of your progress for the entire time.

Q: What if I am traveling but still get my exercise in and have no access to a computer to log results?
A: The interactive on-line activity log is simply an option that can be used daily or weekly input. However, we still offer the paper activity log that can be used for the duration of the program.

MISCELLANEOUS

Q: Will my e-mail address or personal information be given out to anyone?
A: No, Work Well staff will be the only ones to use/view your e-mail address and personal information, unless you indicate that you would like to share your email in your profile page.

Q: Is there anyone I can contact if I have more questions?
A: Always!  You can contact Amanda Eickhoff at 777-0210 or amandaeickhoff@mail.und.edu.