ISU WellBeing reflects Iowa State's commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, connected, and able to thrive. Through programs, resources, and partnerships across the university, we support all areas of wellbeing and make it easier to engage in ways that fit your life and work.

Our approach

We believe wellbeing is personal and shaped by many aspects of life. ISU WellBeing supports the whole person through five interconnected dimensions of wellbeing. Together, these dimensions help guide the programs, resources, and support available to Iowa State employees. 

Physical wellbeing

  • Supporting movement, nutrition, sleep, and overall health

Mental wellbeing

  • Supporting emotional health, resilience, stress management, and mental health resources

Financial wellbeing

  • Supporting financial confidence, planning, and access to financial education

Social wellbeing

  • Supporting relationships, connectiong, belonging, and community

WorkLife wellbeing

  • Supporting a positive work environment, flexibility, engagement, and work-life integration

Care Compass

Our whole-person approach places employees at the center of everything we do. Inspired by emerging research, the Care Compass recognizes that wellbeing is shaped not only by individual choices, but also by workplace culture, support, communication, belonging, and trust.

Through programs, resources, leadership engagement, and campus partnerships, ISU WellBeing helps create the conditions where faculty and staff can thrive.

Partners in wellbeing

ISU WellBeing collaborates with campus and community partners to provide programs, resources, and services that support faculty and staff across Iowa State University. Together, we help create a worplace where employees feel supported, connected, and able to thrive.

  • WebMD ONE: Powers the LiveWell portal and provides personalized wellbeing tools, assessments, challenges, and educational resources.
  • Mindspring Mental Health Alliance: Mental health education, awareness, resources, and training. 
  • Employee & Family Resources (EFR): Employee Assistance Program services, short-term counseling, life coaching, nutrition counseling, and family support resources. 
  • Togetherall: Confidential online peer support for mental health and emotional wellbeing. 
  • RethinkCare: Resources and guidance for parenting, caregiving, and family needs. 
  • Enrich: Financial education, planning tools, webinars, and financial resources. 
  • TIAA: Retirement planning tools, financial education, and individual guidance. 
  • IPERS: Retirement education and planning resources for eligible employees. 

Employee volunteers who help promote wellbeing, share resources, and strengthen a culture of wellbeing across Iowa State.