Proposal for Authorization to Implement New Program Collaborative, Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Heath and Wellness Management

The Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Management program will prepare students to capitalize on that Department, College, School, or Functional Equivalent This is a highly colla

Proposal for Authorization to Implement New

Program

Collaborative, Online Bachelor of Science Degree in

Heath and Wellness Management

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse University of Wisconsin-River Fall University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

University of Wisconsin-Superior

With administrative and financial support from

UW-Extension

Healthcare in the United States is rapidly changing According to the

Center for Disease Control, chronic diseases such as heart disease,

diabetes, stroke, and cancer cause 7 in 10 deaths and account for 75% annual medical costs

(http://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/businesscase/reasons/

rising.html)

Much of the suffering, disability, and early death caused by chronic diseases

is attributable to modifiable lifestyle behaviors

(http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/overview/index.htm)

The economic burden of these preventable conditions not only impacts individuals, but also employers Employers provide 61% of Americans underthe age of 65 with health insurance, the premiums for which have nearly doubled in the last decade In addition, because chronic conditions are by definition not cured but managed for the rest of an individual’s life, they impact all aspects of life Thus employers also bear costs from chronic

conditions in the form of absenteeism, reduced productivity, injuries on the job, short-term disability, and disability pension insurance on top of direct medical costs Employees also share this burden through lower wages, higher insurance costs, and a reduced quality of life Ultimately, many of the costs are shared by taxpayers “Through publicly funded programs such

as Medicare and Medicaid, the government pays a significant portion of direct medical costs for their beneficiaries.” (Avi Dor George Washington University Research Report, Sept 2010.) In brief, it is much less expensive and far better for people’s lives to remain healthy than to have to manage illnesses that could have been prevented

Employers have begun to develop health promotion programs to encourage their employees to live more healthfully “Evidence continues to grow that well-designed and well-resourced health promotion and disease prevention programs provide multi-faceted payback on investment Peer-reviewed evaluations and meta analyses show that return on investment (ROI) is achieved through improved worker health, reduced benefit expense, and enhanced productivity.” (Zank and Friedsam, 2005.) Most recently, the importance of chronic disease prevention is evidenced by significant

funding provided for worksite wellness and health promotion by the "HealthCare Reform Laws" of 2010 (public laws 111–148 and 111-152) and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (public law 111–5) Theselaws support “Healthy People 2020” objectives of reducing chronic disease risk and promoting wellness in “the places where people live, work, learn, and play” by incentivizing health insurance companies and worksites to reduce costs and enhance employee well-being

There is a strong need for qualified individuals who can manage and

administer the integration of health and wellness culture across divisions, departments, and business units to reduce healthcare costs, and improve

productivity and employee well-being (Berry, Mirabito, and Baun Harvard Business Review, 2010) The Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Management program will prepare students to capitalize on that

Department, College, School, or Functional Equivalent

This is a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary program The departments and schools/colleges that will offer courses toward this program on each campus are as follows

At UW-La Crosse, the Heath and Wellness Management program will be housed in Department of Health Education and Health Promotion in the College of Science and Health

At UW-River Falls, the Heath and Wellness Management program will be housed in the Department of Health and Human Performance in the College

of Education and Professional Studies

At UW-Stevens Point, the Heath and Wellness Management program will behoused within the School of Health Promotion Human Development within the College of Professional Studies

At UW-Superior, the Heath and Wellness Management program will be housed within the Department of Health and Human Performance

Timeline for Initiation

Pending approval by UW System and the Board of Regents in June 2011, thefirst classes for the degree will be offered in Fall 2011

Delivery

This degree completion program (the 63 credit major of a 120 credit

bachelor’s degree) will be delivered fully online It is currently not offered inany other format on any UW campus

The first 60 credits of the degree consist of general education classes and prerequisites, and those may be taken either online through the UW

Colleges or several UW campuses, or they may be taken in face-to-face formats on all UW campuses, as well as at other accredited institutions in Wisconsin and elsewhere

2 Context

History of Program

The multi-dimensional concept of wellness has deep and varied roots in many cultures, but it is only now coming to the foreground as an essential part of our modern work lives The reason for this is simple: cost

containment Healthy people cost a company less money: their healthcare costs are low, they are more productive, and they stay on the job One case

study cited in the December 2010 Harvard Business Review reveals that of

a sample of 185 workers who were high-risk according to body fat, blood pressure, anxiety, and other measures, more than one-half became low-risk

by the end of a voluntary, six-month wellness program A control group showed no such improvement In another case study, MD Anderson Cancer Center found that over a six-year period its health and well-being

department improved workers health and as a result reduced lost work days

by 80% “What’s more, healthy employees stay with your company A study

by Towers Watson and the National Business Group on Health shows that organizations with highly effective wellness programs report significantly lower voluntary attrition than do those whose programs have low

effectiveness (9% vs 15%) At the software firm SAS Institute, voluntary turnover is just 4%, thanks in part to such a program; at the Biltmore

tourism enterprise, the rate was 9% in 2009, down from 19% in 2005.”

(Harvard Business Review, December 2010, p 106.)

Although employers are recognizing the importance of health and wellness programs for their employees, there are very few higher education

institutions that provide the education needed to run these types of

programs, and only the for-profit Kaplan University offers an online B.S in Health and Wellness

Graduates of the University of Wisconsin Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Management will be prepared for jobs as wellness program

managers and related positions They will understand how to develop

wellness programs, how to continually sell a wellness program throughout acompany, and how to evaluate programs on their effectiveness They will gain a systems understanding of health and wellness and how a wellness program must support the culture and strategy of an organization and fit within it The Health and Wellness Management program is a holistic

foundation to wellness management within the 21st Century business

environment

Four campuses in the UW System came together to develop this program: UW-La Crosse, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Superior UW-Extension provided market research, program coordination and leadership, corporate engagement, and connectivity to UW System, while the campusesfocused on the academic content, quality, and integrity of the program, as well as the student admission, registration, financial aid, and other support services

UW-River Fall and UW-Superior are partners also on the B.S in SustainableManagement program, so they understand the partnership model and have been very helpful in helping the other campuses adjust their operations to accommodate the program UW-Stevens Point and UW-La Crosse are also partnering to develop the B.S Health and Information Technology and Management program, so all four campuses are involved in collaborative efforts to increase programs for adult and nontraditional students, and to increase access to the University of Wisconsin.

Relation to Institutional and System Mission

The Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Management (HWM)

contributes directly to the institutional mission of the University of

Wisconsin System by supporting the University of Wisconsin System’s

Growth Agenda The three components of the Growth Agenda are to

increase the number of degree holders in Wisconsin, increase the number ofhigh paying jobs, and build stronger communities The HWM degree

contributes to all three components of the Growth Agenda by providing a degree that is in demand, supported by Wisconsin employers, and develops competencies that enable graduates to help Wisconsin employers reduce costs while increasing worker health and productivity It is a degree

targeted at adult and nontraditional students and thus broadens access to the university

The HWM degree supports the institutional missions of the four partner campuses by contributing to the core of liberal education by developing communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical, leadership, teamwork, and collaboration skills Furthermore, this is a multidisciplinary degree that helps build bridges among disciplines and develops students’ abilities to think in terms of systems and interrelationships

At UW-La Crosse this Health and Wellness Management degree supports the mission of UW-La Crosse to prepare individuals to take their place in a constantly changing world In addition graduates of this program will be employed in environments focused on reducing health care costs and

improving personal well-being The collaborative nature of this degree and the employment settings of graduates further advances UW-La Crosse’s mission of fostering curiosity and learning through collaborative,

innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge

For UW-River Falls “Develop engaged leaders” is Goal 4 of “Living the Promise,” the strategic plan for UW-River Falls adopted in 2007-08 The fourth initiative under that goal states that the university will strive to

“produce graduates with an appreciation for life-long learning who will become the productive, creative, ethical engaged citizens and leaders”

promised in our mission statement Hence, the Health and Wellness

Management degree fits very well into the Campus strategic plan

UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) has a long history in helping create the wellness movement The Health Promotion and Wellness program was introduced in

1987 UWSP faculty were instrumental in developing the modern concept ofwellness, which was expanded in 1990 into a 7-dimensional model

including: social, physical, emotional, intellectual, career, environmental and spiritual wellness The program has received several national awards for preparing Health Promotion and Wellness professionals with a Bachelor

of Science degree The HWM degree will build upon UWSP’s national

leadership in wellness and health promotion by expanding its reach into distance learning For UW-Stevens Point, the HWM degree aligns with the strategic efforts to develop inter-disciplinary programs with a wide

audience and promising market perspectives while supporting the current mission to provide undergraduate professional programs with a strong liberal studies foundation The HWM degree supports the missions and visions of the College of Professional Studies and the School of Health

Promotion and Human Development, key aspects of which are to 1) develop professionals who promote lifelong wellness for individuals and

communities, 2) expand opportunities for bachelor's degrees that contribute

to a vibrant economy and flourishing communities, 3) and to explore new mutually beneficial partnerships

The mission of UW-Superior is to foster intellectual growth and career

preparation within a liberal arts tradition that emphasizes individual

attention and embodies respect for diverse cultures and multiple voices Students who master the liberal arts competencies embedded within the Health and Wellness Management degree will be fulfilling the UW-Superior mission by becoming positioned to help employees maximize their work production within their respective workplace[s] by optimizing and

understanding their personal wellness The seven dimensional wellness model includes social, physical, emotional, intellectual, career,

environmental and spiritual wellness

To be eligible for admission to this program, students will need an

Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution or 60 credits or the

equivalent More specifically, students will need to have satisfied UW

System minimum general education breadth requirements as stipulated in the UW System Associate Degree Transfer Policy Prerequisites for

admission will be College Algebra, Statistics, General Chemistry,

Introductory Biology, and Introductory Communications, or their

equivalents, passed with grades of C or better (Note: Admissions decisions are made by the home institution to which students apply Students

entering the degree program with an Associate’s Degree from UW Colleges are likely to have met most of the prerequisites However, students will have to work with their home institution to clarify their institution’s degree requirements.)

Minimum General Education Breadth Requirements and Associate Degree Transfer Policy

1 Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours of work

2 Achievement of a "C" grade point average or better

3 Successful completion of proficiency or competency requirements as defined by the institution

4 Completion of 40 semester hours fulfilling the University of Wisconsin System minimum general education breadth requirements for the associate degree as follows

 Humanities and the fine arts - A minimum of 9 and a maximum of 15 semester hours from at least two disciplines No more than six

semester hours may be taken in the fine arts

 Natural sciences/mathematics - A minimum of 12 and a maximum of

16 semester hours in at least two disciplines Not less than 8 hours must be in the natural sciences, including one laboratory science

 Social science - A minimum of 9 and a maximum of 15 semester hours from at least two disciplines

 Integrated studies - A maximum of six semester hours may be

included in courses which combine elements of two or more of the breadth categories as defined above

Additional specific requirements must include one course with a historical perspective, one course taught from primary texts (including translations), and one two-semester sequence of courses In fine arts, only history or appreciation courses are eligible for inclusion as meeting breadth

requirements

Students wishing to complete the entire curriculum online may do so by entering through UW Colleges Online or though another UW institution thathas the general education program online, and then finish this degree

online through any one of the four partner institutions

The program will have an academic director at each institution Students will receive academic advising regarding admissions and graduation

requirements and financial aid through the administrative home campus Faculty and academic advisors at each campus will offer virtual office hours through SKYPE and online chat capabilities as well as by telephone and email Students will have online library access through the home institution

An advisor specifically for this program will be housed at UW-Extension andwork in concert with student services staff at the four partner institutions toprovide general program information, problem resolution, and career

advising online, by phone, or in person for students near Madison The program advisor will be in close contact with the enrolled students and withthe academic program directors to provide the hands-on active support thathas been shown to be important for adult and non-traditional learners Students enrolled in this program will have access to an extensive array of online student services including writing labs, learning readiness

assessments and career advising offered by UW-Extension

Home Institution Model

Once students have satisfied the admission requirements above, they will then be eligible to apply to one of the four partner institutions to serve as their home institution Once admitted, they will receive financial aid, degreerequirement counseling, and other services from their home institution

Due to the collaborative nature of this degree, all four partner campuses will contribute courses, program oversight, and direction to the program Students working toward this degree will take classes from all four partner campuses, and all four partner campuses will accept all 21 courses as their own In other words, each partner campus will contribute 5-6 classes

toward the degree, but all four partners will accept all 21 courses toward the degree

To graduate from one of the partner campuses, students in the Health and Wellness Management program will have to satisfy all degree requirements for their home institutions Those degree requirements may be found in Appendixes A-1,2,3,4

Time to Degree

The primary student audience for the program is the adult and

nontraditional audience If students enroll in the program full-time,

including summer, they can complete the program in less than two years However, because most adults will probably have significant commitments

in addition to their education, such as work, and family responsibilities, theywill likely enroll part-time, taking two to three classes per term on average Thus, it is likely that most adult students will complete about 7 courses per year, and because they will enter the degree having already completed 60

credits, they should fulfill program requirements in approximately three years.

This program is not cohort-based Students may enter the program at the beginning of any term, and they may take courses in whatever sequence they wish, as long as they meet the internal prerequisites listed in the

course descriptions The one exception to this is the capstone course It should be taken toward the end of the program

developed with companies or nonprofit employers In recognition that

students may be located at great distances from their home campus,

student placements may be in numerous locations around Wisconsin or the nation In concert with the collaborating schools, criteria will be developed

to determine appropriate Capstone placements Capstone projects will be based on goals and objectives mutually agreed upon by the student, the course instructor, and the institution

Learning Outcomes and Overview of Curriculum

As part of creating the curriculum for this program, multiple resources weretapped to ensure that the content of the program would be in line with professional standards and that the skills would be sought by potential employers The following businesses and professional groups were

consulted in development of the curriculum:

• United Health Group

• WuXi Appletec, Inc

• Regions Hospital

• UT M.D Anderson Cancer Center

• Kimberly-Clark Health Services

• Security Health Insurance

• Mortenson, Matzelle & Meldrum Inc

• City of Wauwatosa

• Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc

• Douglas County Department of Health and Social Services

In addition, we will be working with the National Wellness Institute to seek accreditation for the program so that graduates will receive credentialing toimprove their employment opportunities

Program Outcomes

Health and wellness management is a complex endeavor in both theory and

in practice The Health and Wellness Management (HWM) program will prepare knowledgeable and skillful professionals to embrace this

complexity and assume leadership positions within the public and private sectors Within organizations, a HWM professional will be able to manage and administer the integration of a wellness culture with a wide array of programs that span across divisions, departments, and business units for the purpose of reducing healthcare costs, improving productivity,

enhancing employee safety, and improving both employee well-being and work-life balance Under each of the broad categories listed below, a

graduate of the HWM program will be able to:

Fundamental Health and Wellness Knowledge

 Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends in holistic wellness and wellness programming as a means of cultivating health and well-being of individuals, communities, organizations, societies and environmental systems

 Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends in behavioral medicine and population health,

including epidemiology, disease prevention and treatment, disease risk factors, special populations and health disparities, health research and research processes, benefits management/compliance, impacts of

community on health

 Demonstrate familiarity with the physiologic and psychological basis for health and wellness through an understanding of psychology, exercise science, nutrition, environmental health, integrative medicine, and the seven dimensions of wellness (physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, occupational)

 Demonstrate familiarity with best practices in behavior change

facilitation, including lifestyle coaching

Policy Management

 Evaluate health and wellness status of an organization and develop

policies and practices that incorporate pertinent legislative issues,

advocacy opportunities, communication, media management and system issues

 Align policies that promote wellness with local cultures and customs to guide effective practices that improve well-being

 Demonstrate familiarity with ethical and legal issues relevant to health policy and clinical practice as well as federal and state policies regardingaccess to health services and the reduction of risk factors, informed consent, advocacy, and patient rights

 Be familiar with policies and regulations regarding health care licensing,credentialing and certification

 Demonstrate cross-functionality for guiding the development of employerpolicies and the design of health care benefits that positively impact health care costs

Systems Management

 Analyze and evaluate the make-up of organizations, their operational characteristics, and the impact of potential change on the well-being of individuals within the organization

 Demonstrate an understanding of the interaction between change, the change process, behaviors, and social context – including, but not limited

to, gender, sexual orientation, culture, class, physical disability

 Analyze the interrelations among health providers and key stakeholders and the influence this interaction has on the political, social, economic, and educational factors that influence public health systems

Organizational Management

 Assess organizational culture, including norms and values, with the

intent of engaging management and leadership at multiple levels and building coalitions, collaborations and consensus around an

organizations vision and priorities while implementing state and nationalhealth and wellness agendas

 Manage resources to contain healthcare costs in order to meet short and long term priorities of an organization

 Determine impact of current wellness related initiatives within an

organization on healthcare costs and develop both strategic and project management plans to improve employee wellness and budget outcomes

of the organization

Communication

 Foster a culture of wellness through effective written and oral

communication at multiple management/administrative levels and to diverse constituencies within an organization

 Build interpersonal relationships with key stakeholders in order to

establish and sustain effective alliances that successfully address priorityhealth problems of both individuals and of organizations

 Promote programs that integrate health information literacy and adult learning principles with appropriate strategies that influence individual behaviors and lifestyles for improved well-being

 Demonstrate an understanding of business marketing, including market analysis, evaluation, communication and promotion

Technology Literacy

 Demonstrate familiarity with integrated information systems that collect,track, and share information across critical networks of providers and users, in order to improve processes, quality of care, and service

outcomes

 Examine customer needs and apply a systems approach in successfully addressing those needs by aligning the organization and customer needs with leading information technology and communicating the

improvements to key stakeholders

Assessment, Evaluation, and Improvement

 Be conversant on current medical devices and alternate delivery

systems

 Propose a performance improvement system that includes assessment of the organizational capacity, culture, readiness, and planning to establish performance baseline, goals and performance management processes formonitoring progress and continuous improvements

 Integrate health informatics, information systems and technology, and communication strategies in the design, implementation, evaluation, and replication of best practices for monitoring and improving overall

practice, performance, and outcomes of the program/organization

 Evaluate program personnel

 Interpret and apply current demographic and epidemiological data, research methodology, and statistical data analysis

Program Structure

As with other collaborative degrees for adult and nontraditional students, students were consulted and asked about their preferences for course and curriculum formats They expressed strong preference for having courses offered online in both traditional, semester-length formats and in

accelerated formats Students also expressed strong preference for a

streamlined list of courses with few or no electives so that there is no

ambiguity about which courses students should take, and which courses arerequired for graduation Students also asked to minimize repetition or

redundancy in the curriculum In response to students’ requests, as the partner campus faculty representatives drafted the curriculum, they limited the number of courses to 21 In most cases, students will be required to take all 21 courses to graduate once they have completed an associate’s degree or the first 60 credits of coursework, including prerequisites It will

be possible for students to transfer in courses if they can demonstrate that their knowledge is equivalent to the courses in the curriculum

There are no electives in the Heath and Wellness Management program, and the areas of competence that drive the curriculum are incorporated intothe courses so that students experience a holistic program focused on a systems approach to wellness management

Because this is a collaborative degree and there are four partner campuses offering courses, each campus will teach five courses in the degree As the faculty representatives developed the curriculum, they made initial course assignments by campus based on campus curricular and faculty strengths The curriculum is as follows

The curriculum consists of the following 21 courses These courses have significant health and wellness industry specific components and are not duplicative of other online courses in the UW System

The Heath and Wellness Management courses will have some overlap with existing business, health education and wellness principles but only in

regards to basic content or knowledge Once students gain the basic

knowledge of the course content, this content will be comprehended,

applied, analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated using application to the

healthcare field In this manner, the critical thinking requested of students will pertain to the healthcare industry and not replicate courses already offered online

HWM 300 Introduction to Human Health UW-River Falls

HWM 310 Changes Across the Life Span UW-River Falls

HWM 450 Medical Ethics/Policy UW-River Falls

HWM 460 Leadership and Change Management in Health Superior

HWM 399 Special Topics in Health and Wellness Management

HWM 499 Special Topics in Health and Wellness Management

*All campuses are sharing in responsibility of supervision and management

of capstone course

Students will be allowed to take the above courses in whatever order works for them, as long as they meet the internal course prerequisites specified in the course descriptions below

Descriptions for the courses in the Bachelor of Science degree completion program in Heath and Wellness Management are as follows:

HWM 300: Introduction to Human Health – UW-River Falls

This course is designed to provide students with general background

knowledge on many of the issues impacting our health today Topics of study will include issues in mental, physical and social health such as stress,nutrition and fitness, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, relationships and sexuality and diseases and disorders An introduction to behavior change theories and the factors contributing to overall wellness will also be

included

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rerequisite(s) : UW Colleges BIO 109 Concepts of Biology or equivalent

HWM 310: Changes Across the Lifespan – UW-River Falls

This course explores research and theory regarding the nature and

processes of human development from early adulthood through old age and death Key topics include biological theories of aging; the changing body; disorders of the brain; personality development; changing memory and thinking skills; relationship issues, careers and retirement, and death/dying Prerequisite(s): HWM 300 Introduction to Human Health or concurrent enrollment

HWM 320: Health and Medical Terminology – UW-Superior

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the basic

terminology used in health and medical settings Although most wellness settings are not inclusive to a medical center or clinical setting, often the clients are participating in a program because of a visit to a medical setting.Since health care uses a unique blend of prefixes, suffices and terms related

to both preventative and clinical care, it is important that the wellness

professional has the knowledge and abilities to decipher this information Emphasis will be placed on the systems that a wellness professional will most likely be exposed to including: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Muscular Skeletal, Nervous systems

Prerequisite(s): UW Colleges ENG 102 Composition II or equivalent.

HWM 330: Survey of Information Technology in Healthcare– UW-La Crosse

This course surveys essential healthcare information technologies (HIT) thatare used for healthcare information systems (HISs) Popular HISs include electronic medical record systems (EMRS) that keep record of the patients’ history, the computerized provider order entry systems that record the history of the procurement of medicine and other medical necessaries, telemedicine, which keeps information of the medical doctors in the

computers, telehealth e-prescribing, which prescribes the medicine

electronically, medication administration, which keeps the information of medical doctors and other hospital staff members, and nursing and ancillaryservice systems

Prerequisite(s): None

HWM 340: The Wellness Professional – UW-Stevens Point

This course explores the definition of wellness, health promotion and the seven dimension model of wellness Students will learn the professional roleand personal commitment required to implement life-style wellness

programs The course includes an overview of the history and philosophy contributing to the success of wellness and health promotion professionals Students learn through assigned experiential learning the basics wellness principles Activities explore personal wellness and whole systems healing

in the seven-dimensions of Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, Career,

Intellectual, Environmental and Social

Prerequisite(s): UW Colleges PSY 202 Introduction to Psychology; HWM

300 Introduction to Human Health or concurrent; HWM 310 Changes

Across the Lifespan or concurrent

HWM 350: Applied Research Methods – UW-River Falls

This course is designed to familiarize students with research nomenclature, procedures for the design and evaluation of research and interpretation of statistical analysis in the health field Also, to provide the tools for critically evaluating the validity of health research

Prerequisite(s): UW Colleges Eng 102 Composition II or equivalent

HWM 360: Stress and Dependencies and Addictions – UW-Superior

Examine common behavioral strategies with regard to stress and it’s

management, and the use of alternative remedies for physical and

emotional dependencies and addictions

Prerequisite(s): UW Colleges BIO 109 Concepts of Biology or equivalent and

UW Colleges ENG 102 Composition II or equivalent

HWM 370: Health Behavior/ Understanding and Effecting Change – UW-Superior

Understanding how change happens Basic knowledge and understanding offoundational change theories, based upon the ‘Transtheoretical Stages of Change Model’ Included is a reflection on one’s personal wellness and strategies for implementing health behavior change

Prerequisite(s): UW Colleges PSY 202 Intro to Psychology or equivalent;

HWM 300 Introduction to Human Health

HWM 380: Environmental Health– UW-La Crosse

This course examines the interdisciplinary and global effects of environment relationships Emphasis is placed on the critical nature of the relationship between ecosystem health and human health and well-being Environmental politics, economics, global disease, and traditional

human-environmental health topics are considered for the purpose of improving thequality of life for all people through the creation of a sustainable society Prerequisite(s): UW Colleges BIO 109 Concepts of Biology or equivalent; HWM 300 Introduction to Human Health

HWM 390: Wellness Marketing and Health Communications – Stevens Point

UW-Students will develop basic marketing and promotional skills, grounded in the disciplines of social marketing, health communication and business marketing that address consumer health "needs" and customer "wants" Students will be able to assess market opportunities in wellness services, programs and facilities, and create marketing strategies and tactics

Emphases will be placed on best practices for behavior change, increased cost savings for employers, improved customer/employee participation and/

or revenues for wellness programs, services and facilities

Prerequisite(s): UW Colleges COM 103 Introduction to Public Speaking or equivalent; UW Colleges PSY 202 Introductory Psychology or equivalent; HWM 300 Introduction to Human Health; HWM 310 Changes Across the Lifespan

HWM 400: Health Resource Management – UW-River Falls

The objective of this course is to examine the issues in health care and defining the quality of care in health care programs The course will focus

on health care financing and insurance, objectives of financial management,leadership styles, managing costs and managing health care professionalsPrerequisite(s): None

HWM 410: Applied Anatomy and Fitness Principles – UW-Superior

This course presents a hybrid of disciplines which examines the anatomical structures that facilitate movement and a very basic review of the energy systems and principles which support these structures, along with training approaches which stimulate them to become more efficient

Prerequisite(s): HWM 300 Introduction to Human Health.

HWM 420: Health Literacy– UW-La Crosse

This course will explore the current understandings and work in health literacy research, advocacy, and outreach efforts across the various health education and related fields It will include readings, discussions, and

competencies in evaluation health information for quality and credibility; locating health information and determining quality resources; identifying and assessing population health literacy; and understanding the networks ofagencies working in health settings to address literacy in the health field.Prerequisite(s): UW Colleges BIO 109 Concepts of Biology or equivalent; HWM 300 Introduction to Human Health; HWM 320 Health and Medical Terminology

HWM 430: Population Health– UW-La Crosse

This course introduces the evolution of health problems and services and will examine the methods designed to capture a community health profile The participant will apply concepts involved in measuring and

understanding the health of individuals and populations in order to enhancequality of life The key social determinants of wellness and their interactionswill be considered

Prerequisite(s): HWM 300 Introduction to Human Health; HWM 310

Changes Across the Lifespan; HWM 340 The Wellness Profession

HWM 440: Health and Wellness Coaching– UW-Stevens Point

Definition of coaching and diverse methodologies will be taught, practiced, compared and contrasted The course will assist in developing a strong, useful theoretical viewpoint for health coaching as well as to understand those of therapists and how differential treatment therapeutic goals are set.Students will specifically gain an understanding of "What treatment, by whom, is most effective for individuals displaying specific problems and under what set of circumstances? As a result you will learn a variety of treatment modalities, and learn to respect vastly differing worldviews

Prerequisite(s): UW Colleges PSY 202 Introductory Psychology or

equivalent; HWM 300 Introduction to Human Health; HWM 310 Changes Across the Lifespan

HWM 450: Medical Ethics/Medical Policy – UW-River Falls

This course will explore the moral values and judgments as they apply to medicine Discussion will involve ethical principles which govern the

practice of medicineas well as the ethical theories which form the basis of ethical argument.

Prerequisite(s): HWM 310 Changes Across the Lifespan; HWM 340 The Wellness Professional

HWM 460: Leadership and Change Management in Health–

UW-Superior

This course will examine the various leadership and management styles, including business models of leadership Organizational behavior, decision making, and budgets will also be covered An academic service learning component and community work will be expected as a component

Prerequisite(s): HWM 400 Resource Management

HWM 470: Assessment and Evaluation– UW-La Crosse

This course surveys general approaches to assessment, programming and evaluation in health and wellness settings Participants will explore

individual, group, and organizational approaches to assessment,

programming, and evaluating planned and organized efforts to promote both health and wellness

Prerequisite(s): HWM 350 Applied Research Methods; HWM 430 PopulationHealth

HWM 480: Health Benefits and Plan Providers– UW-Stevens Point

The design and administration of a health care plan plays a key role in

attracting and retaining employees and employers cost savings This course

is designed to provide you with a solid introduction to the basic issues of health care benefits and how to integrate successful return on investment [ROI] strategies for adopting preventive health benefits that enhance

employee’s wellbeing

Prerequisite(s): HWM 320 Health and Medical Terminology; HWM 350 Applied Research Methods; HWM 400 Resource Management; HWM 430 Population Health

HWM 490: Employee Health and Well being– UW-Stevens Point

What successful companies are doing is reviewed in Case studies to providethe groundwork for the importance of workplace involvement in health The relationship of employee health to health care costs and productivity will be calculated as return on investment [ROI] and investment in human capital Strategic and product management planning are developed in relationship

to, disease management vs population wellness theory Assessment of employer needs, organizational culture, environmental policy and

procedures supportive to desired outcomes are practiced Professionals learn about aligning client needs and wants with best practice program design, implementation and evaluation for successful results Age, gender, race and issues that affect participation in wellness programs are reviewed

Prerequisite(s): HWM 320 Health and Medical Terminology; HWM 400 Resource Management; HWM 430 Population Health; HWM 450 Medical Ethics/Medical Policy.

HWM 495: Capstone - UW-La Crosse, UW- River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Superior

This course explores the theory and dynamics of interprofessional and team practice in health and wellness management and within the context of

projects undertaken in corporate setting Work may involve all phases of project development Project set-up will be jointly done by the student, site mentor/sponsor, and the course faculty

Prerequisite(s): Senior status and consent of the instructor

HWM 399: Special Topics in Health and Wellness Management–

Examines a specific topic within Health and Wellness Management for

seminar or independent study

HWM 499: Special Topics in Health and Wellness

Management-Examines a specific topic within Health and Wellness Management for

seminar or independent study

Students will be eligible for admission to this degree if they have completed

at least 60 credits of coursework and three prerequisites The prerequisites are as follows UW Campus equivalents or other college/university

equivalents may be substituted

Biology (not botany or environmental science), (UW Colleges 109 Concepts

of Biology or equivalent)

La Crosse (BIO 105)

River Falls (BIOL 150)

Stevens Point (BIOL 101 or 160)

Superior (BIOL 123)

Composition (UW Colleges 102 Composition II or equivalent)

La Crosse (ENG 110)

River Falls (ENG 200)

Stevens Point (ENGL 102)

Superior (ENGL 102)

Communications (UW Colleges COM 103 Introduction to Public Speaking

or equivalent)

La Crosse (CST 110)

River Falls (CSTA 101)

Stevens Point (COMM 101)

Stevens Point (PSYC 110)

Superior (PSYC 101)

Interrelationship with Other Curricula

As an interdisciplinary, collaborative degree, this program is able to engagefaculty experts from each partner campus Although the courses developed for this degree by campus faculty are unique to this degree, they dovetail very well into the general curriculum of each campus and highlight the academic strengths of each partner This is evidenced by the diversity of departments at each campus that support this degree (See Relation to Institutional Mission Section above.)

Although this is a unique and new degree, it complements the broad array

of degrees offered across the UW System by creating a new point of entry for adult and nontraditional students, by building upon the associate’s

degree offered by the UW Colleges and other campuses, and by engaging faculty who have expertise in related areas on all of the partner campuses

In addition, the proposed health and wellness management degree will serve as an excellent starting point for students who go onto master’s

degrees in public policy, healthcare management, business, and related fields

This degree will target primarily nontraditional student populations Many students of color, first-generation Americans, first-generation college

students, and low-income students are often by necessity nontraditional students because they have family or work responsibilities that prevent them from attending school in traditional formats Hence, from its

inception, this degree is designed to attract underserved populations In addition, however, recruitment and marketing efforts for this degree will focus on under-represented populations UW-Extension will leverage

advertising space on multiple partner sites in the “Diversity & Inclusion Network:” BlackPlanet.com, AsianAvenue.com, MiGente.com, and others

UW-Extension will also advertise this program in minority-focused

newspapers, periodicals, and websites

While the proposed major does not project a significant number of new faculty and staff, the partner campuses will continue to be committed to recruiting a culturally diverse campus community Currently, there is near equity in the gender distribution of faculty, and faculty of color will be

encouraged to participate in this program

UW-Extension has several initiatives currently underway to attract more students of color into the UW System Through UW HELP, brochures

focusing on Hispanic and Hmong students are sent to those target groups UW-Extension also employs a field recruiter who works with employers to encourage employers to support the education of their employees,

especially focusing on underrepresented minorities UW-Extension is also maintaining ethnic information from COBE data that will allow UW-

Extension to market specifically to ethnic audiences

An Advisory Board will be formed to work closely with employers who have

an interest in this major to encourage them to send their employees to school Many companies interested in health and wellness programs have employees of color The Advisory Board will invite representation from minority-owned businesses Their input will be important to ensure that the program reaches out to people of color and other under-represented

groups

Ensuring that diverse student populations enter the Health and Wellness Management program is important, but equally important is providing the support services that students need to feel comfortable and able to succeed.The UW-Extension student advisor/coach will work closely with students to identify barriers to their success to either help them overcome those

barriers directly or to point them to campus and other resources that will be

of assistance to them UW-Extension will maintain online student

communities that will allow individuals from diverse ethnic background to connect with other students over both cultural similarities and over

programmatic interests to help build points of commonality and

understanding Simply put, an essential goal of this program is to increase both the access for diverse audiences to this degree and the success of those students once they enter the program To ensure that this goal is met,one of the areas of assessment focuses on diversity (See Assessment

Section, p25.)

Collaboration

By design, the Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Management will

be a highly collaborative degree For students who do not have an

associate’s degree or the requisite foundational 60 credits, UW Colleges

and several other UW campuses will provide online classes for students to complete those requirements The four comprehensive partner campuses will jointly develop, approve, and offer the Health and Wellness curriculum Each campus will offer 5-6 courses in the fall and spring once the degree is fully operational, and all four campuses will share equally in the academic oversight of the degree Extension will provide administrative support, financial investment, fiscal management, and student services for all

partner campuses Although students will choose a home institution from which to receive the degree, all four partner campuses will approve all 21 courses in the degree so that from a student’s perspective moving from one course to another will be as seamless as if all courses were offered by one institution All partners will share equally in net revenues relative to the number of courses they offer in the program

Outreach

The entire Health and Wellness Management Bachelor’s Degree is an

outreach effort by the four UW campuses and UW-Extension The program

is designed to maximize access by being delivered online; robust student services help ensure that nontraditional students receive the support they need to succeed in the program; and the business sector has been and will continue to be engaged in helping to shape the curriculum and its continuedevolution

Wisconsin businesses will be engaged to develop internship opportunities for students in the program In addition, those businesses will be involved inhelping to create direct school-to-work paths so that students who enroll in the program have opportunities that lead to full-time employment

Delivery Method

The entire Health and Wellness Management Degree will be offered online Since this program consists of the 63 credit major of a 120 credit bachelor’sdegree, students may complete the first 60 credits of general education in face-to-face, blended, or online formats through UW campuses