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Get the most interesting and important stories from the 51ƷƵ.John Kozar was named a Workplace Wellness Champion
Assistant Vice Chancellor of University Benefits John Kozar was recently named a .
The new award honors 51ƷƵsburgh leaders who are working to advance the physical, mental and fiscal health of their employees and their families. Kozar and other wellness champions will be honored at a luncheon at the Westin Convention Center Hotel on Thursday, May 23.
Kozar told the 51ƷƵsburgh Business Times that when he began his career at 51ƷƵ more than 15 years ago, he set out to develop health and wellness programs, with a goal of changing the culture around wellness at the University.
“It’s about doing the right thing, creating awareness, trying to reach faculty, staff and students in as many ways as we can,” said Kozar.
In his role in the Office of Human Resources, Kozar oversees the benefits department and negotiates all contracts and agreements, as well as develops costs and any changes in plan designs. He provides oversight of the on-site MyHealth@Work Center health and wellness center for faculty and staff. Additionally, he serves as a liaison for the University Senate’s benefits and welfare committee.