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LEAN UNIVERSITY TRAINING COMING TO UT DALLAS
Dr. Jamison is heading up an initiative to implement the Lean University concept at UT Dallas. What is a Lean University? A Lean University utilizes the Lean methodology which guides an organization through a process to eliminate non-value-added activity and sets the stage for dramatic quality improvements and customer satisfaction.
Training, sponsored by Dr. Jamison, for 15 persons from departments throughout the University will take place over the summer. These individuals will become certified in the Lean University methodology and will lead their departments in rolling out the Lean initiative. Stand by for more information regarding the transformation of our campus to a “Lean University.”
COMMUNITY WELLNESS
 Nutrition Guides available at Chick-fil-A (Edilberto Luciano pictured)  Pizza Hut has “Keep It Balanced” Guides |
Live Healthy Dallas 100 Day Challenge
On January 16, UT Dallas began participating in a team-based health and fitness program called the Live Healthy Dallas 100 Day Challenge. It is a pilot program initiated by the Greater Dallas Chamber and the non-profit organization Live Healthy America. The number of teams who joined the challenge grew to 16 with a total of 112 participants, who have so far lost over 300 pounds and walked over 11,000 miles.
Several members of UT Dallas’ Live Healthy Dallas teams met at lunchtime on March 5 to celebrate the halfway mark of the 100 Day Challenge by taking a stroll around campus. It was a beautiful day for sharing ideas and strategies on how to start and stay healthy.
Human Resources Management, in conjunction with the UT Dallas Staff Council Wellness Committee, emailed employees a weekly series of “Heart Bytes” or short vignettes designed to increase everyone’s awareness of National Wear Red Day and Heart Disease. On February 1, the Office of Human Resources Management encouraged employees to wear red and provided “Love Your Heart” stickers for those who stopped by the office.
In May, UT System will launch “America on the Move - UT System Ultimate Challenge”, a health-related competition between the UT System institutions. The campuses with the greatest participation (based on % of total headcount) and improvement (based on % of improvement) will win the “America on the Move - UT System Ultimate Challenge Traveling Trophy.” More information will be available soon.
Food Service Promotes Healthy Eating
Recently Aramark initiated a program to promote healthy eating and nutrition awareness at the campus food service facilities. As part of the initiative, nutrition data is included at each food station in the Student Union Comet Café. Coming soon, nutritional information will be included with the menus on the food service website at:
www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSSW/UnivTexasDallas
The website will also host a link to “Fresh & Healthy Flavor” which offers tips on good nutrition and healthy eating.
Ivy La Seng at AFC Sushi - Nutrition Guides at left
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