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.

We believe wellbeing is part of the employee experience, not something separate from it. Through programs, resources, partnerships, and a culture of care, we help create the conditions where employees can thrive at work and in life. 

Our approach

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.

Dimensions of Wellbeing chart, showing Work, Physical, Financial, Social, and Mental Health welllbeing areas.

Dimensions of wellbeing

  • Physical: Supporting movement, nutrition, sleep, and overall health
  • Mental: Supporting emotional health, resilience, stress management, and mental health resources
  • Financial: Supporting financial confidence, planning, and access to financial education
  • Social: Supporting relationships, connectiong, belonging, and community
  • WorkLife: Supporting a positive work environment, flexibility, engagement, and work-life integration

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.

  • 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.  
  • Healthiest State Initiative: nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that creates awareness and integrates solutions to improve physical, social, and mental wellbeing of Iowans.  
  • Blue365 Member Discounts: Access to discounts and services related to diet, family care, financial, fitness, hearing, travel and vision 

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