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Faculty and Staff Health and Well-being

Working at a university provides a unique and rewarding experience with opportunities to make meaningful connections, develop professionally and contribute to a campus culture of well-being. To support faculty and staff individually and professionally,Ìýwe are investing in new programs, resources and partnerships to empower individuals and transform workplaces.

ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Employee Health and Well-being provides resources, services and education across the dimensions of wellness to empower faculty and staff and allow them to thrive. Whether you’re looking for ways to stay healthy, take control of your finances or seek support for your mental health, there are tools to support you at work and beyond.Ìý

Employee Health and Well-being focus areas:

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Mental health services and support for faculty and staff

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Increased financial literacy and resources

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Public and preventative health initiatives

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Embedding wellness across campus units and departments

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Creating a culture that supports workplace well-being

WorkWell

WorkWell at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ strives to advance a culture of whole-person wellness for the university’s faculty and staff to further promote employee well-being and engagement.

WorkWell oversees a variety of health and wellness programs aimed at supporting staff and faculty and fostering a sense of belonging on campus. Our team is dedicated to building and sustaining an environment that supports the well-being of all staff and faculty.Ìý

ADA Compliance

ADA Compliance is responsible for providing services related to disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related medical conditions to staff, faculty and visitors, including the provision of workplace accommodations.

CALM CenterÌý

The Contemplative Arts, Learning and Meditation (CALM) Center integrates secular contemplative practices into how we at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ work, teach, learn and live. Its mission is to bring more opportunities for meditation, contemplative pedagogy, emotional awareness and skill-building, and a wide variety of contemplative practices to our campus community

FSAP

Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community. All FSAP staff are trained as generalist counselors and are equipped to deal with a wide range of personal and work related issues.

OVA

OVA provides free and confidential support, consultation, advocacy and short-term trauma counseling to all ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ students, graduate students, staff and faculty who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic, disturbing or life-disrupting event.Ìý

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Breakfast at the 2024 Health and Wellness summit

Well-being Innovators Network (WIN)Ìý

Program Objectives

The Well-being Innovators Network (WIN) supports a culture of well-being for ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ faculty and staff. Sponsored by Employee Health and Well-being, WIN supports and promotes workplace well-being by:Ìý

  • Serving as a liaison between Employee Health and Well-being and their department/unit to raise awareness of campus offerings
  • Encouraging and motivating colleagues within their department/unit to use campus programs, services and resources
  • Modeling how to prioritize well-being and work-life harmony for their department/unitÌý

Well-being Innovators commit to a minimum of two hours per month for a one-year term.ÌýÌý

How to become an InnovatorÌý
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Roles and Responsibilites

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  • Liaise between your unit/department and Employee Health and Well-being, sharing timely and relevant information about campus well-being programs, events and resources
  • Promote wellness activities and resources with your unit/department
  • Use the private Well-being Innovators’ Network Teams channel
  • Serve as a visible and approachable leader to all levels and rolesÌý
  • Complete the Well-being Innovators’ orientation program
  • Participate in and promote campus well-being activities, programs and events
  • Attend exclusive WIN events, including luncheons, quarterly webinars and more
  • Cultivate relationships within your department/unit and across campus
  • Network and share insights with co-innovators
  • Provide feedback to Employee Health and Well-being regarding employee needs and interestsÌý

Well-being Collective

Created after the adoption of the Okanagan Charter in 2023, the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Well-being Collective is an interdisciplinary group of staff and faculty promoting health and well-being across campus. We prioritize both individual skill development and creating environments and systems that foster health.Ìý

The Collective:

  • Utilizes evidence-based strategies to address goals in the areas of people (individuals), place (environments and communities) and planet (sustainability)
  • Works with campus research partners to evaluate effectiveness and reiterate goals and strategies as needed to be responsive to campus needs

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Training and OutreachÌý

Employee Health and Well-being offers a variety of trainings, presentations and outreach programs designed to support the emotional and psychological well-being of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ faculty and staff. Through workshops, certificate programs and virtual learning opportunities, employees can explore topics such as stress management, self-care and mental health awareness while building the skills to support themselves and others.Ìý

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