The university recognizes the importance of sound health, a productive work force, and the need to maintain physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Illinois State University encourages employees to participate in programs and activities sponsored by the Wellness Program for Faculty & Staff.
The mission of the Wellness Program for Faculty and Staff at Illinois State University is to offer opportunities that improve the productivity and quality of life of its faculty/staff/retirees and their adult family members. The university Wellness Program provides an environment that fosters improved health and productivity through convenient and high quality opportunities, in an intimate setting. Faculty & Staff at Illinois State University choose to nurture themselves by living a more healthful and balanced life.
This mission is accomplished by embracing that well-being is not just about 'the absence of illness', but moving beyond that paradigm to explore balance living in all of the following dimensions of overall health: Social, Occupational, Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Environmental.
Wellness is the rule rather than the exception at Illinois State University, where the employees are conscious of their health through movement, family activities, stress reduction, eating healthfully, social connectedness, nurturing their own spirituality and more. More than a goal, wellness is the way of life!
For questions relative to the Wellness Program for Facullty/Staff contact at 438-8845.
University faculty, staff, students, and retirees, are encouraged to take advantage of the various Wellness Program activities, many of which are also open to adult members of their family.
Interested persons may register for the classes or activities of their choice by calling the Wellness Program at 309-438-8845 or print and mail the registration forms (Par-Q & You, Registration form, and Wellness Waiver).
Administrator-approved release time is available, making participation even easier. Full-time employees are permitted one and one-half hours a week to attend Wellness Program sponsored activities. Release time is intended to be used with scheduled lunch hours and breaks to allow time for dress, and/or travel to and from scheduled Wellness Program activities and events. Release time is not intended for participation in area fitness centers outside the university or walking/exercising on your own time.
Participation is simple. Wellness becomes a reality.
