{"id":13671,"date":"2025-06-09T10:20:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T15:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uwsp.edu\/cps\/?p=13671"},"modified":"2025-06-09T11:43:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T16:43:44","slug":"sallie-scovill-university-service-award-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uwsp.edu\/cps\/2025\/06\/09\/sallie-scovill-university-service-award-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Sallie Scovill \u2013 University Service Award 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Champion of Campus Wellness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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At UW-Stevens Point, wellness isn\u2019t just a buzzword\u2014it\u2019s a purpose. As the birthplace of the wellness movement<\/a>, the university has long been a leader in the field. For more than 18 years, Sallie Scovill<\/a> has shaped a culture of care through tireless service, innovative programming and a deep commitment to students, staff and the surrounding community. Her dedication has now been honored with the 2025 University Service Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A professor in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness<\/a>, Scovill has long served as the university\u2019s Employee Wellness<\/a> coordinator, building a robust ecosystem of physical and mental health initiatives while also supervising students in practicum courses. From leading the charge to make UWSP a tobacco-free campus to launching lactation room upgrades, her work reflects both vision and grit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRelentless is the word that comes to mind when I think of Sallie,\u201d said Corinna Neeb, emergency management specialist. \u201cShe really goes above and beyond in her efforts to make sure UWSP has a culture of wellness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That effort includes everything from weekly wellness emails and noon fitness walks to coordinating the Move for Mental Health Walk, which drew more than 200 employees this spring. Scovill has expanded wellness outreach across campus through grants from the Employee Trust Funds, supporting mental health training, student-led biometric screenings and professional development for staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe never has much of a budget in hand, but she gets the biggest bang for the buck,\u201d Neeb said. \u201cThanks to her, we\u2019re making real progress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equally committed to student success, Scovill has woven service into learning by involving students in real-world projects\u2013from capstone research on lactation room improvements to volunteer roles at wellness summits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHer commitment to both employee and student well-being is evident in her tireless efforts,\u201d said Professor Corey Huck. \u201cShe\u2019s played a key role in developing strategic wellness initiatives and student programming.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her service extends well beyond campus borders. Scovill has worked locally with groups like the Portage County Coalition for Physical Activity and Nutrition and the Community Weight Race. Statewide, she has served on the board of the Wellness Council of Wisconsin since 2018, helping plan conferences, select award recipients and provide professional development opportunities \u2013 often engaging students along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis award is not just about what I did,\u201d said Scovill. \u201cIt\u2019s about what happens when employees, students, communities and leaders all work together to create a wellness environment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scovill is also a certified Mental Health First Aid, a Well Wisconsin ambassador and a leader on the Wellness Council of Wisconsin\u2019s board. Through all of this, she remains an energetic mentor and collaborator, engaging students in every step\u2014from practicum placements to planning large-scale events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Scovill, service is a natural extension of care. \u201cBeing of service to the campus and community is an important characteristic to cultivate\u2013personally and professionally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe is truly an example for all employees,\u201d Neeb said. \u201cStudents love her. Co-workers love her.\u201d After decades in the wellness field, her energy remains undiminished\u2013and so does her impact. Whether she\u2019s shaping policy, walking alongside colleagues or equipping students to lead, Scovill proves that one person can make a campus healthier, stronger and more connected \u2013 step by step.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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