Did you know that Georgia Highlands College has a policy that provides release time up to twenty minutes three times a week or a total of 60 minutes combined per week for participation in well-being activities?

The Taking Charge of Fitness Time (HR. 356) program is designed to enhance the well-being of employees and reduce or eliminate lifestyle-related issues that affect the employee’s health and work productivity. It is a voluntary program consisting of institution supported well-being during the workday.

This program applies to all benefit eligible faculty and staff who work at least 30 hours a week, with explicit permission from their supervisors.

This voluntary program is paid time which does not have to be made up, cannot be accrued, and does not need to be documented on timesheets.

A Few quick notes:
* Taking Charge of Fitness Release Time cannot be used at the end of the day to shorten the workday.
* Employees must secure approval from their immediate supervisor prior to participation in the programs using the Taking Charge of Fitness Release Time application.
* Immediate supervisor is expected to make reasonable efforts to accommodate requests for participation in the Taking Charge of Fitness Time program. The supervisor may suggest an adjustment to the requested schedule that will better work with the department needs. If an application is denied, the supervisor must indicate the reason(s) for the denial.

CLICK HERE to read the policy or access via the Faculty/Staff Intranet Portal