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Wellness at Simpson

Students and faculty interact in fitness center during class

This webpage is dedicated to fostering a healthier workplace at Simpson, and it all starts with a healthier you. Here you will find wellness tips and tricks, healthy eating ideas, campus wellness events, employee policies and much more to help keep you on the right path to meeting your health goals.

This information is updated by the Wellness Committee, and we’re always looking for new wellness ideas as well as new committee members, so feel free to reach out to any of the current members, or if you would like to remain anonymous, you can submit comments through EAC’s comments and suggestions form.

Simpson Well-being Perks

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides Simpson employees access to free and confidential counseling services. A professionally trained counselor will help guide you toward a better understanding of your problem, what caused it and approaches to a solution and overall healthier life.

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Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Each new calendar, year eight (8) hours of VTO will be available to full-time employees. All employees are encouraged to become involved in the Indianola and Greater Des Moines communities, supporting programs that positively impact the quality of life. Complete information can be found in the Employee Handbook Section V. Policy R  here. (link will need to added)

Simpson Fitness Perks

In addition to our EAP and VTO programs, Simpson has a number of on-campus programs and resources to help you be your healthiest self.

As a current Simpson employee you and your dependent family members are granted use of the Steven Johnson Fitness Center and Athletic Complex. Take advantage of the wonderful equipment and rec rooms available within walking distance from you. Please review the SAC General Policies before using any of the resources.

Resources include:

  • Weight room for use with free weights
  • Aerobic/cardiovascular space full of treadmills, bikes, elipticals, and weight machines
  • Dance/Fitness Class Studio
  • Over 40 yards of training turf
  • 2 Racquetball courts
  • Cowles and Hopper Gymnasiums (When not in use by Simpson Athletics or intramurals)

The Flex Policy provides the option for employees to utilize a portion of their allotted lunch break to exercise at their preferred time of day, when approved in advance by their immediate supervisor.

Every semester Simpson Intramurals hosts fitness classes to give you a small class size setting to work with an instructor. Classes can range from simpler yoga and Zumba to more intensive cardio burn and guts n’ glutes.

If interested, please contact Nicole Darling for the updated class schedules.

Simpson has a beautiful campus. Take advantage of this with some easy walking routes. Walking a full loop of campus equals a half-mile.

Have Questions? Reach out.