The Staying Well at Grinnell program began during the spring of 1986. The primary purpose of the program stated then, "to promote positive change in individual health status," still holds true today. The program continues its dedication to faculty, staff, and administration wellness by offering opportunities in medical assessment, health education, reimbursement for off-campus wellness activities, and a variety of on-going programs.

Staying Well encourages employees to take advantage of college facilities, programs, and equipment in order to meet personal recreation, sport, and health and fitness goals. If an employee is eligible for fee reimbursement for off-campus wellness activity (see Participation Policy,) please click link below, print FORM A, and complete the top of the form, what program you would like approved, and the amount you plan to spend. Send the completed form to Jennifer Jacobsen '95, PEC.

Grinnell's Wellness Program got a big boost this year with the addition of the College's first full-time wellness coordinator, Jen Jacobsen '95. Jacobsen says her role is to create and promote wellness opportunities for faculty, staff, and students and to think of wellness as a holistic endeavor beyond simply working out and eating right. ...read more>>

The Physical Education Complex (PEC) and the new Athletic & Fitness Center on 10th Avenue form the hub of wellness activity at Grinnell College. The Fitness Center offers 8,000 square feet for cardio and weight training and an auxillary gym. The PEC offers a small weight room, a large group exercise room (the "mat room,") a bouldering wall (82 ft. long, 10 ft. high climbing wall), courts for tennis, basketball, volleyball, badminton, racquetball, squash, a 24 ft. high climbing wall, and a swimming/diving pool. Within a short walk, you'll find the outdoor tennis courts and playing fields. Athletic equipment, exercise videos, and towels can be checked out from "the cage" in the PEC. Phone EXT. 3834 for reservations, pool and weight room hours, and any other information. A limited number of lockers are available for a small fee.
Athletic Facilities

All employees, retirees, spouses/domestic partners, and emeriti at Grinnell College are eligible to participate in most wellness activities. Please refer to the Participation Policy for details. For more information on Staying Well at Grinnell programs, including meeting times and dates, please refer to the list of programs on this web site, recent issues of the Campus MEMO, the Laurel Leaf, or contact Jennifer Jacobsen, jacobsen@grinnell.edu.
Programs