Employee Well-Being
Health Matters. You Matter.
The services provided by Employee Well-being are designed to assist employees in obtaining and maintaining health and well-being in all aspects of their lives. This includes physical, financial, work, and social well-being. This program is a part of the complete benefits package provided to you by the university.
Featured Events
Confidential Biometric Screening
Human Resource Services hosts two confidential biometric screenings each semester. All benefit-eligible employees may participate in one free biometric screening per academic year. Visit our upcoming events webpage to find an upcoming screening.
Retire from UNI
Human Resource Services hosts an informational session on retiring from UNI twice each semester, for faculty and staff planning to retire soon or in the foreseeable future. Participants will learn guidelines and benefits available at retirement from UNI. Visit our upcoming events webpage to find an upcoming session.
Walk, Talk & Connect
Join fellow faculty and staff for a refreshing campus walk that supports both your physical and mental well-being. Add up to 2,000 steps to your day, enjoy meaningful conversations, and build connections with colleagues from across campus, all while taking a healthy break from your routine.
Employee Well-being Challenges
Find information about current wellness challenges, participation details, and opportunities to support your health and well-being while connecting with colleagues.
Physical Health
Nutrition Consulting
Through your EAP, employees have access to six hours of one-on-one virtual nutrition consulting each year with a registered and licensed dietitian. Get personalized support for building healthy habits, meal planning, weight management, and achieving your nutrition goals.
Your Health & Habits
UNI Employee Well-being offers free resources and opportunities to help you move more, fuel your body, learn something new, strengthen your well-being, and grow. Whether you’re ready to make a big change or simply take one small step, there’s something for you.
Walk, Talk & Connect
Join fellow faculty and staff for a refreshing campus walk that supports both your physical and mental well-being. Add up to 2,000 steps to your day, enjoy meaningful conversations, and build connections with colleagues from across campus, all while taking a healthy break from your routine.
Safety at Work
UNI Risk Management / Environmental Health and Safety, advances the university’s safety through knowledge, education and collaboration.
Confidential Biometric Screenings
All benefit-eligible employees, including ACA-eligible employees, are invited to take advantage of a free, confidential biometric screening each academic year. This quick and easy health check gives you a snapshot of your overall wellness and helps uncover potential health risks—so you can take proactive steps toward feeling your best.
Flu Prevention
UNI Student Health Clinic staff administers on-campus flu vaccination clinics for faculty and staff. Flu vaccinations are provided at no cost to all benefit-eligible employees.
Wellness & Recreation Center (WRC)
UNI employees can take advantage of affordable membership options at the Wellness & Recreation Center (WRC). The best part? It's conveniently located right on campus! Whether you want to work out before work, during your lunch break, or after your day, the WRC makes it easy to fit movement into your routine. Explore membership and pass options and find what works best for you.
Occupational and Intellectual Health
UNI employees are invited to utilize resources and tools to enhance occupational and intellectual well-being.
Mental Health
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Your EAP is your personal support system, offering free and confidential services to you and your family members to navigate life’s challenges and reach your full potential, on the job and at home.
Stress, Mental Health and Grief Services
UNI provides resources to help faculty and staff navigate stress, mental health challenges, and grief.
Giving Back with Volunteering
There are many opportunities to give back through service and volunteering to make a difference, both on-campus and in the Cedar Valley.
Financial Health
Financial Consultation
Have questions or need help with a certain financial matter? Employee & Family Resources (EFR) can connect you with a certified financial expert for a free, 30-minute virtual or telephonic consultation. You can have 1 financial consultation per issue.
Legal Consultation
Need legal advice? EFR offers a free, 30-minute telephonic or in-person legal consultation for a legal issue, with a local attorney. You can have 1 legal consultation per issue.
Will Preparation Services
This service is offered through ARAG Services, LLC and allows you to create a will, living will, and/or power of attorney documents for free. These documents provide legal documentation of your wishes if you are not able to speak for yourself. As long as you are covered by UNI’s life insurance plan, you will be able to create and change the documents with no charge.
Maximize Your Flex Savings
The university offers eligible employees two optional flexible spending accounts to contribute to. Flex spending account plans allow you to set aside money from your paycheck pre-tax to pay for out-of-pocket health care and dependent care expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Individuals who work in the public sector (e.g. UNI employees) may qualify for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. UNI Employees who have federal student loans (direct loans) may qualify to have the remainder of their student loans forgiven.
Saving in a Tax-Deferred Annuity
A Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (TDA) allows you to invest in fixed and variable annuities and mutual funds in a tax-deferred account which allows you to save more for retirement outside of the university sponsored retirement plans.
Retire from UNI
UNI is thankful for the years of service provided by eligible retirees and is proud to provide continued benefit options to assist in a smooth transition to retirement.
Prepare for Retirement from UNI
Learn more about important steps to guide you years, months, and days leading up to your retirement.
Phased Retirement Program
The Phased Retirement Program, approved by the Iowa Board of Regents, allows UNI employees to gradually transition into retirement.
TIAA Financial Education
Essentials by TIAA gives you the tools, tips, and confidence to make everyday money decisions with lasting impact.
IPERS Education
View upcoming events and online workshops to prepare for your retirement with help from IPERS, Iowa's largest public retirement system.