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FERNANDEZ FAMILY CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND WELLNESS


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The Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness is a state of the art 62,000 square feet facility that is home to the St. Thomas University Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams as well as the Women’s Volleyball team. The facility is equipped with a fitness center, an athletic training room, team locker rooms, fitness locker rooms, a concession area, mezzanine level multi-purpose classrooms and is the home to all Bobcat Sports Administration offices.

Mike Fernandez, chairman of MBF Healthcare Partners, donated $3 million to this beautiful new hub of student activity and leadership development. “The creation of a leadership and wellness center will build an unprecedented opportunity for STU. The programs offered there will develop students' leadership skills, mold their minds, shape their bodies and build their spirits," says benefactor Mike Fernandez.

 
 
Hours of Operation

• Proper identification is required to enter the building at all times (St. Thomas University Photo ID) FFC staff reserve the right to request additional identification information at any time.
• Please consult physician prior to engaging in any physical activity. The Fernandez Family Center and St. Thomas University are not responsible for injury or accidents due to the nature of the physical activity.
• Food and drink are restricted to the snack/wellness bar, adjacent seating area and mezzanine catering area. Water in closed plastic containers permitted in all other areas of the facility.
• Smoking and smokeless tobacco are not permitted anywhere in the building.
• Alcohol and drug use is prohibited and violators are subject to St. Thomas University disciplinary procedures.
• Animals are not allowed in the facility, except those aiding persons with disabilities.
• Proper recreational sports attire must be worn at all times. Street shoes or other shoes suspected of marking or damaging floor surfaces are not allowed.
• Profanity or abusive language will not be tolerated. Mature and respectful conduct is expected and required at all times.
• Sexual or ethnic harassment of patrons and/or employees will not be tolerated. Violators are subject to St. Thomas University disciplinary procedures and/or legal process.
• Martial arts weapons are prohibited.
• Injuries, accidents and equipment failures need to be reported to facility director.
• The Fernandez Family Center and St. Thomas University are not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Please lock all valuables securely.
• Use of the Fernandez Family Center facility is considered a privilege. All patrons must comply with Fernandez Family Center staff directives. Individuals not in compliance with facility policy will be asked to leave and may be subject to university discipline.

Mission/Vision/Values


Mission Statement

Our mission as the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness is to enhance the campus climate and enrich the quality of student life for the STU community by embracing all dimensions of wellness.

Vision Statement.

The vision of the Fernandez Family Center for Leadership and Wellness is to exceed expectations of those we serve. We will accomplish this by:

1. Improving the quality of life for those we serve, through the increased awareness and application of all dimensions of wellness.

2. Providing those we serve with the highest level of service, courtesy, respect, and dignity.

3. Recruiting, developing, and retaining a committed wellness team.

4. Developing partnerships with campus department and external agencies in support of our mission.

5. Assessing the needs of those we serve and by developing and maintaining services and educational programs that are consistent with our mission.

6. Providing and maintaining high quality facilities and equipment as a means of delivering our services and educational programs to those we serve.

7. Marketing and promoting multidimensional wellness programs, services and facilities.
Value Statements

Student-Athletes First

View STU students as the primary focus group, but commit to providing all students, faculty and staff with the highest levels of service courtesy, respect, and dignity.

Wellness
Recognize that helping members of the campus community understand, develop and embrace a lifelong commitment to wellness in its seven dimensions is the primary reason for our existence.

Quality
Expect quality and foster it in the facilities and programming we provide, the staff we employ, and the service we give.

Tradition
Respect tradition, learn from experience, encourage and support creativity, and embrace change and the opportunities it brings.

Accountability
Maintain highest standards of professionalism and fiscal responsibility in all our decisions and actions.

Innovation
Actively engage in progressive thinking and decision-making, assessment, and application of best practice.
Integrity
Act with honesty, integrity, and high ethical standards in all our endeavors.

Respect
Treat everyone with dignity, respect, fairness, and consistency.

Teamwork
Recognize our colleagues and partners as the foundation of our organization and acknowledge that our strength comes from commitment to the mission, communication, embracing our individuality and teamwork, sharing expertise, mutual empowerment and motivation, and celebrating success.

Diversity
Appreciate and respect diversity of people, ideas, thought, and beliefs; support inclusiveness which creates a sense of community.

Education
Contribute to student development with high quality and challenging experiences through expanding student programs, academic collaborations, leadership initiatives, and information


Contact Info
If you have any questions regarding the FFC please call.....
Building Manager
Crystal Morvant 
Office: 305-628-6558
Email: cmorvant@stu.edu